The Indian Cookery Book


Read by dc

(4.8 stars; 2 reviews)

An interesting, original and first hand collection of recipes! Although the writer has recorded them while in India, mostly Bengal, the recipes are not confined to this country alone.
What's interesting is the writer's record of weights, measures and the seasonal local produce based on which meals were planned (this is still a major factor in the lives of many who revel in this exercise in most parts of the country).
The last few chapters are gems which share many useful remedies and tips. (Summary by dc ) (6 hr 6 min)

Chapters

Observation on the Kitchen and its Requirements 25:15 Read by dc
Rice or Chowl 11:05 Read by dc
Pellow or Pooloo 5:36 Read by dc
Curries - Gravy Curries 6:39 Read by dc
Curries - Doopiajas 4:44 Read by dc
Curries - Forcemeat Ball Curries or Kofta Ka Carree 6:45 Read by dc
Curries - Country Captain 2:19 Read by dc
Curries - Hindoostani Curries 3:00 Read by dc
Curries - Hussanee Curries or Curries on Stick 2:33 Read by dc
Curries - Kurma or Quorema Curry 3:18 Read by dc
Curries - Malay Curries 7:32 Read by dc
Curries - Portugese Curry (Vindaloo or Bindaloo) 5:49 Read by dc
Curries - Gravy Fish Curry 5:16 Read by dc
Curries - Egg Curry 1:23 Read by dc
Curries - Chahkees 3:05 Read by dc
Curries - Saug Curries 3:25 Read by dc
Curries - Bhahjees 1:48 Read by dc
Curries - Dal or Peas Curries 3:52 Read by dc
Burtas or Mashes 4:52 Read by dc
Soups 11:24 Read by dc
Fish 6:36 Read by dc
Joints, Made Dishes etc 38:52 Read by dc
Vegetables 14:26 Read by dc
Pastry, Puddings, Sweetmeats etc 58:28 Read by dc
Garnishes, Sauces, Stuffings etc 24:15 Read by dc
Indian Pickles, Chutnees, Sauces etc 21:47 Read by dc
Indian Preserves, Jams, Jellies and Marmalades 26:08 Read by dc
Home-made Liqueurs 14:40 Read by dc
Medicinal and Other Recipes 19:41 Read by dc
Perfumery, Cosmetics and Dentifrice 10:13 Read by dc
Miscellaneous Useful Recipes 6:18 Read by dc
Things Worth Knowing 5:10 Read by dc

Reviews

Delicious


(4.5 stars)

What an interesting cookbook: a marriage between 'Stately British Homes' and the spices, fruits and variety of India. The chapter on 'made dishes' was straight out of English cookbooks of the time, but the chutneys and curries are wonderfully spiced and much more suited to a hot climate than a heavy roast or boiled beef. Even the medicines and household hints are refreshingly non-toxic; there's only one mention of "sugar of lead" and another of Spanish Fly--please avoid those. The narrator has an entirely appropriate (and lilting) Indian accent, and she is very pleasant to listen to.