The Philosophy of Curry
$30.19
- Hardcover
112 pages
- Release Date
21 June 2022
Summary
There are curries on almost every continent, with a stunning diversity of flavours and textures across India alone, and many more interpretations the world over, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Trinidad and the curry capital of the UK, Bradford.
But curry is difficult to define. The word has origins in ancient India, but its adoption by Portuguese and British colonisers saw curry reinterpreted in the west to encompass an entire cuisine, prompting many Indians to reject the te…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780712354509 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0712354506 |
| Author: | Sejal Sukhadwala |
| Publisher: | British Library Publishing |
| Imprint: | British Library Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 21 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 232g |
| Dimensions: | 200mm x 130mm |
| Series: | British Library Philosophies |
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Critics Review
“A magisterial must-read.” - Nigella Lawson
“The Philosophy of Curry is SejalSukhadwala’s marvellous, rollicking history of how one simply-named spiced dish finds its origin in extraordinary Indian cooking, while also representing the best and worst of British society’s view of India, and its diaspora, through a complex cuisine and heritage.” - Dan Lepard, chef and author
“In this gorgeously illustrated book, Sukhadwala dives head-long into the discussion of whether curry should be cancelled due to its association with colonialism and use as a limiting stereotype for the vast range of South Asian dishes. She delivers her response with terrific writing and panache.” - Krishnendu Ray, Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, New York University
About The Author
Sejal Sukhadwala
Sejal Sukhadwala is a food writer who lives in London. She is frequently asked to write about Indian food and restaurants; over 20 years, she has written for a wide range of publications in the UK, US and India including the Guardian, The Times and BBC Food.
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