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Description for Curry
Hardcover. 'Curry' is one of the most widely used and misused terms in the culinary lexicon. Outside of India, the word curry is often used as a catch-all to describe any Indian dish or Indian food in general. This title describes the Anglo-Indian origins of curry and how it has been adapted throughout the world. Series: Edible. Num Pages: 128 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; WBTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 320.
'Curry' is one of the most widely used and misused terms in the culinary lexicon. Outside of India, the word curry' is often used as a catch-all to describe any Indian dish or Indian food in general, yet Indians rarely use it to describe their own cuisine. Curry answers the question 'What is curry?' by giving a lively historical and descriptive account of a dish that has had many incarnations. In this global history, food writer Colleen Taylor Sen describes in detail the Anglo-Indian origins of curry and how it has been adapted throughout the world. Exploring the curry universe ... Read more
'Curry' is one of the most widely used and misused terms in the culinary lexicon. Outside of India, the word curry' is often used as a catch-all to describe any Indian dish or Indian food in general, yet Indians rarely use it to describe their own cuisine. Curry answers the question 'What is curry?' by giving a lively historical and descriptive account of a dish that has had many incarnations. In this global history, food writer Colleen Taylor Sen describes in detail the Anglo-Indian origins of curry and how it has been adapted throughout the world. Exploring the curry universe ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Series
Edible
Condition
New
Weight
320g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861895226
SKU
V9781861895226
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Colleen Taylor Sen
Colleen Taylor Sen is a food writer and journalist specializing in the cuisine of India. She is the author of Food and Culture in India (2004), and a regular contributor to publications such as Travel and Leisure, Food Arts, the Chicago Sun Times, the Chicago Tribune and the Globe and Mail.
Reviews for Curry
'a fascinating look into the origins of curry and its ubiquity around the globe today ...Sen's introduction to the culture and history of curry is a tantalizing reminder that the roots of globalization lie deeper than we likely realize.' - Southeast Review of Asian Studies 'The Edible series contains some of the most delicious nuggets of food and ... Read more