Parsi: From Persia to Bombay: recipes & tales from the ancient culture

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I was drawn to this book because I'm half Parsi and I've always wanted to recreate the delicious dishes I've enjoyed during the childhood weekly visits to my Parsi relatives. Those days were almost a longed for memory until I found 'My Bombay Kitchen'. From 'Dhansak' to 'papeta per eedu' - its all in this book! In Parsi homes, Dhansak is traditionally made on Sundays owing to the long preparation time required to cook the lentils and vegetables into a mixed dal. Batasais another parsi favorite. Dip the batasa into your tea or coffee for the right amount of time so that it melts in your mouth and explodes with the unique BATASA flavor. Her explanation of making Patrel would have saved me endless hours trying to find out that Colocasia leaves are actually taro root leaves. She lays out the techniques in a clear style reminiscent of Julia Child of exactly how to assemble this dish. I know that reading each recipe cover to cover will be a treasure trove of information.

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Dhansak Masala is a complex spice mixture composed of dhana jiru and sambhar masala, each complex mixtures in their own right, with endless variations as numerous as there are cooks. I have searched high and low on the internet for these recipies only to find ones far more mediocre than the excellent verrsion she has presented in this book. Dhansak is also always had on the fourth day after the death of a near one. There is no meat consumed for three days after the death of a near one. And Dhansak is used to break this abstinence on the fourth day. Thus, Dhansak is never prepared on auspicious occasions like festivals and weddings. Niloufer Mavalvala's The Art of Parsi Cooking introduces Parsi cooking -- shaped by Persian and Indian cuisines --.with easy preparation and appetizing flavors. Her history of Parsi cuisine is fascinating and well-written, accompanied by tempting recipes. The Art of Parsi Cooking fills a gap in the world of cookbooks." This is a book I am excited to cook from, and while flipping through, I see many that could potentially be added to my small but growing recipe repertoire — a tamarind and fish curry for a weekend for when we have family visiting, a roasted kid shank and brown lentil for when we need the heavy-duty comfort of a slow cooked meal, and a raspberry and rose ice cream for a warm summer afternoon. Dishes and drinks featured in Parsi - From Persia to Bombay: Recipes & Tales from the Ancient Culture.I’m just bowled over by this book. It’s as fascinating as it is beautiful, and full of food I’m desperate to eat! I’m on the road at the moment, so this is going to be briefer than I’d like, but I just felt that it was crucial to tell you about Farokh Talati’s Parsi now! Condé Nast Traveler does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published by Condé Nast Traveler is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional.

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Succulent fruits and fresh vegetables, delicious cheeses, breads, pulses, fish, meats, herbs and spices come together in innovative recipes motivated by influential chefs like Guy Savoy and Joel Robuchon. Try classics such as French Onion Soup and Tarte Tatin, or traditional Basque-spiced leg of lamb, a regional specialty. There are also popular contemporary dishes including Slow-Roasted Salmon with Sorrel Sauce, Polenta Fries, and Cherries in Sweet Red Wine. Welcome to Parsi Cuisine.Th e Parsi way of cooking is traditionally adapted from Indian and from Indian ingredients and spices. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say that if you have an interest in Parsi or even Indian or Persian cuisine, this is a must have for your collection. It also seems a fairly significant oversight that a book that hopes to become a Parsi classic does not mention that this book is written by a Parsi brought up in the West, writing primarily for a western audience.Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cardamon, Rosewater, and Vanilla flavor the food and remind us of the sweetness of life. In 2013, Niloufer decided to start a recipe blog Niloufer’s Kitchen where she loves to share old and new culinary creations to a following of 300,000 from around the world. Author of 10 e-cookbooks, she also writes for the Huffington Post, assorted magazines and journals from around the world. As Denise Landis, publisher and editor in chief of The Cook’s Cook has since written: "The Art of Parsi Cooking fills a gap in the world of cookbooks.’’ KhichriRice and lentils made with spices. Omit the spices and you get plain Khichri which children love to eat with sugar, butter or ghee In short, this is a literary and ethnographic book, as well as a collection of do-able recipes that are seldom complicated or difficult. It's a book to savor and linger over, amused and delighted by the prose, the drawings, and the foods described. I have even tried a few, such as "Fish Soup with Parsi-Style Rouille" and "Krishna's Breakfast," and look forward to making more.