Mumbai Modern
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Mumbai Modern
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Mumbai Modern
Tradition meets innovation in this celebration of Indian cuisine made for the American kitchen.
Indian cooks are masters of flavour. Enjoyed and revered worldwide, the best Indian food offers comfort, wonder, and beauty. In Mumbai Modern, Amisha Dodhia Gurbani delivers a marriage of traditional Gujarati cuisine, Mumbai street food, and modern innovation inspired by the bountiful fresh ingredients on offer in her adopted home of California.
Mumbai Modern offers more than 100 vegetarian recipes, complete with Gurbani's stunning photographs, including breakfasts such as Pear and Chai Masala Cinnamon Rolls; appetizers and salads like Dahi Papdi Chaat; mains such as the Ultimate Mumbai-California Veggie Burger; bread options like Wild Mushroom and Green Garlic Kulcha; as well as rice and snacks like Cornflakes Chevdo.
The book also features sauces, dips, and jams including Blood Orange and Rosemary Marmalade; desserts like Masala Chai Tiramisu with Rose Mascarpone, Whipped Cream, and Pistachio Sprinkle; and drinks such as Nectarine, Star Anise, and Ginger Shrub.
Alongside family stories, history, culture, and more, this vibrant cookbook is a triumph of Indian-American culinary brilliance.
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Mumbai Modern has garnered praise for its inventive take on Indian home cooking, featuring recipes that meld Gujarat's traditional vegetarian dishes with the vibrant cuisine of Mumbai and the fresh influences of California. Reviewers appreciate the cookbook's creative spins on traditional recipes, with standout dishes like pear and chai masala cinnamon rolls and a distinctive Mumbai-California veggie burger. Fans highlight the book's ability to seamlessly combine generations of culinary knowledge with modern twists, making it a coveted addition to any cookbook collection.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781682686287
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 December 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Countryman Press Inc.
Illustration: 120 photographs
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 213.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 1305g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Amisha Dodhia GurbaniΒ is a computer engineer, recipe developer, photographer, food blogger, and the creator of The Jam Lab. Born in Mumbai, she moved to the United States in 1999. She lives in the Bay Area with her family.
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