For the armchair traveler, the one prepping for an upcoming trip, or those just looking to reminisce about a recent vacation, these books will do the trick. Ein empfehlenswertes Kochbuch, das nicht nur mit indischen Kochtraditionen vertraut macht, sondern auch dem kulturellen Erbe der Autorin huldigt und uns die Vielfalt dieses Landes näherbringt. I saw Asma on chef's table and was inspired and uplifted by her story and I couldn't wait for this book to come out. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. I joke, of course, because one of her many great achievements is the impressive training of her all-women kitchen team, a personal endeavour to support and lift up “second daughters”, traditionally undervalued in Indian culture – the team are perfectly capable of faithfully cooking Asma’s recipes and running the kitchen in Asma’s absence).

Everything looks simple yet complex, lot's of flavor building with spices and techniques that are explained beautifully.

Thanks so much for the intro and review of Asma’s cookbook – sounds like a wonderful addition to my collection as well. I requested this book from Thomas Allen and Sons because the cover, title, and subject caught my attention.

The book begins with Asma’s introduction to this personal history, before discussing a number of techniques essential to elevate your Indian cooking, from the proper browning of onions to the use of chillis and spices. The recipes, all of which are framed as shareable €˜feasts' of varying sizes (for just two, or for a whole party), span mains like curries and vegetable dishes, sides that lean on basmati rice, drinks, and even desserts. Asma Khan is chef and restaurateur of London’s acclaimed Darjeeling Express, which began as a supper club, then a pop-up, before settling in its permanent location to wide acclaim.Like Asma, the book is down to earth but with a touch of bling, is packed with delicious recipes and of course, lots and lots of stories. Asma’s Indian Kitchen is a beautiful book; its cover in the style of a retro Bollywood film, embellished with gold leaf like a festive sweetmeat (perhaps one of the laddoos its author loves so dearly); its pages littered with evocative images of India by true talent and all-round good egg Ming Tang Evans.