| | Indian Food: A Historical Companion |  | Author: K. T. Achaya
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
Buy Used: $35.96
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1975692
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8 x 1.2
ISBN: 0195634489
Dewey Decimal Number: 362
EAN: 9780195634488
ASIN: 0195634489
Publication Date: May 12, 1994
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 Detailed but a bit dry December 27, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of the only books of its kind on a really interesting topic, but it's more of a scholarly survey than a fun read. That's too bad because it could quite easily have been both. It's also not a great introduction to Indian food itself, because, written in India by an Indian, it presumes a basic familiarity with various dishes and native foodstuffs. Still, if you are doing some type of research project or know a fair amount about Indian cuisine and just want some hard facts about the history of food preparation and consumption in India, this is the book for you.
 Excellent, thoroughly researched, enjoyable reading September 16, 1998
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
The book is very well written, and very well researched with lots of references. It is all about Indian food. It is pretty comprehensive and focuses on the history and origins of various foods, food-related customs, cooking practices etc. There are lots of insights and relations to other aspects of culture. I found it fascinating and very enjoyable to read. Anyone with an interest in Indian food and culture should find it interesting, especially those who have lived in India.
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