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9781864503289

Lonely Planet World Food India

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  • ISBN13:

    9781864503289

  • ISBN10:

    1864503289

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-08-01
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet
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Summary

If you've dined on daal, nibbled on naan or been victimised by a vindaloo, you've had only a morsel from one of the world's most elaborate and inspiring cuisines. If you want to know what makes India's people tick, what fuels this manic and magical culture, you only have to explore the food. India lays itself bare at the table and this book takes you on an unforgettable expedition through the nation's rich tapestry of flavours and customs. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introductionp. 8
The Culture of Indian Cuisinep. 9
Historyp. 14
Food, Religion, Castes and Culturep. 18
How Indians Eatp. 25
Etiquettep. 30
Staples and Specialitiesp. 33
Spicesp. 35
Ricep. 48
Breads and Cerealsp. 51
Daalp. 55
Meatp. 57
Fish and Seafoodp. 63
Vegetablesp. 66
Fruitp. 71
Coconutp. 74
Pickles, Chutneys and Relishesp. 75
Dairyp. 78
Cooking Mediumsp. 81
Nutsp. 82
Sweetsp. 83
Paanp. 86
Drinksp. 89
Alcoholic Drinksp. 90
Non-Alcoholic Beveragesp. 99
Some Cooking and Traditionsp. 113
Kitchens and Utensilsp. 119
Honoured Guestp. 124
An Indian Banquetp. 126
Celebrating with Foodp. 129
Hindu Festivalsp. 130
Non-Hindu Festivalsp. 143
Personal Celebrationsp. 146
Regional Variationsp. 151
North Indiap. 153
East Indiap. 170
West Indiap. 180
South Indiap. 189
Shopping and Marketsp. 203
Roving Vendorsp. 210
Other Shopsp. 211
Things to Take Homep. 212
Where to Eat and Drinkp. 213
Specific Eateriesp. 217
Foreign Cuisinesp. 221
Menusp. 222
Tippingp. 222
Childrenp. 222
Vegetarians and Vegansp. 223
Where to Drinkp. 228
Street Foodp. 231
Platform Foodp. 235
Directionsp. 236
Fit and Healthyp. 241
Eat Your Wordsp. 249
Recommended Readingp. 312
Indexp. 313
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