{"title":"Sarina Kamini","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Sarina Kamini, a gifted author who masterfully blends culinary expertise with evocative storytelling. With her roots deeply embedded in Indian culture and cuisine, Sarina offers readers a unique journey through the aromatic and flavourful world of spices. Her works, including the remarkable \u003cem\u003eWhat We Call Masala | A Cook's Practical Guide to the Poetry of Indian Spices\u003c\/em\u003e, serve as both a heartfelt narrative and a practical guide, making Indian cooking accessible to enthusiasts and novices alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarina Kamini's books fall under the Cooking \u0026amp; Food category, where she deeply explores the intricacies of Indian spices, unlocking their potential beyond just ingredients. Her writing is infused with rich personal anecdotes and a love for her heritage, inviting you to experience the intoxicating poetry of spices that have flavoured generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're seeking to broaden your culinary horizons or simply wish to enjoy beautifully crafted stories centred around food and tradition, Sarina Kamini's collection promises an unforgettable read. Discover how each spice tells its own story and learn to weave these tales into your cooking with ease and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-we-call-masala-a-cooks-practical-guide-to-the-poetry-of-indian-spices-by-sarina-kamini-9781761500282","title":"What We Call Masala | A cook's practical guide to the poetry of Indian spices","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Gripping and beautiful. A masterpiece.' Tony Tan, author \u003ci\u003eTony Tan's Asian Cooking Class\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'One of the best books on spice that I have read ... it will change the way you cook.' Bhavna Kalra Shivalkar, The Modern Desi Co.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe know every Indian family holds delicious secrets in its dabbas. But what if they held even more than we knew?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMasala is the Tardis that opens the door to a food multiverse. And Kashmiri-Australian cook and author Sarina Kamini is inviting you inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor ten years Sarina taught her Kashmiri Hindu family's kitchen secrets to people of all ages and cooking talents via her masala masterclasses. She was The Spice Mistress to whom spices sang. But the more she taught, the more she realised that masala spoke to everyone ... once they understood its language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat We Call Masala\u003c\/i\u003e is that code breaker. Learn what white pepper does to pavlova. How to use spices and fats to speak to nervousness or anxiety. Why domestic Ayurveda says good digestion is ensured not just by what we eat, but by how we think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEqual parts storyteller and recipe writer, Sarina deftly ties together Hindu mythology, intimate family moments, and practical (and permissive!) traditional health tips with the types of recipes you never thought you could pull off at home. Real-deal Kashmiri Hindu rogan josh. Made-from-scratch paneer. The simple yellow dal that's broken one thousand hearts. And a smoky, tangy butter chicken that'll send your local takeaway to the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough more than 70 spices and fats, and 80-plus recipes, \u003ci\u003eWhat We Call Masala\u003c\/i\u003e shows readers that masala is so much more than spice. It offers lessons in both culinary mechanics and magic to any level of cook - from can't-boil-water to cordon bleu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvocative words and full-colour photography that literally places you on Indian streets and inside Sarina's Bengaluru family kitchen makes this captivating hardback both a coffee table must-have, and a beautiful gift for the food lover in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46835271860460,"sku":"9781761500282","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/251063bfb08ce73f338b61243f9461d6.jpg?v=1758574519"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sarina-kamini.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}