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The Calcutta Cookbook is more than a cookbook. It is a culinary chronicle of travellers and traders, many of whom visited the city of Calcutta and its distinctive cuisines. For the first time, recipes from the Bay of Biscay to the China Sea and from Central Asia and Tibet to Sri Lanka, have been tasted, tried and collected in a golden treasury for the cook and the collector.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
A culinary journey through Calcutta's diverse flavors.
Who is this book for?
If you love exploring food stories or are curious about Calcutta’s vibrant culinary history, this book is a real treasure. It beautifully captures how the city's history is woven into its cuisine, offering recipes and tales from across Asia that tell more than just taste— they tell stories of trade, travel, and cultural exchange. It could be a delightful addition to your collection, inspiring both your kitchen and curiosity.
