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Kolkata: The Cookbook
RECIPES FROM THE HEART OF BENGAL RINKU DUTT Discover the food of Kolkata—the city at the heart of West Bengal in India. Kolkata is considered the cultural capital of India, with a thriving, vibrant foodie reputation: an amalgam of old and new India. Its cuisine draws from far a eld, with historic Mughal, Chinese, Tibetan, and British colonial elements—among others —to create a unique food landscape that begs to be explored. Rinku Dutt tells the story of a city with energy and diversity, ever-popular street food, a thriving restaurant and café scene, and the legacy of traditional family favorites handed down through generations. From the all-night eateries of Park Street to the street-food snacks on Dacre’s Street, the bustling Burrabazaar and Chinatown, and, of course, the cooking that goes on in thousands of home kitchens, there is so much to discover. From sustaining breakfast spreads, easy and nutritious lunches, and favorite street-food bites, to rich and fragrant dinners and delectable sweets, there is something here to tempt any lover of Indian food. This book will transport you to the streets and homes of Kolkata—a city that excels at mouth-watering food. Rinku Dutt runs the Bengali food truck and pop-up restaurant Raastawala in London. Her family hails from Kolkata, and she frequently travels back to the city. As well as contributing recipes to several of the Leon cookbooks (published by
Octopus), Rinku has filmed a number of travel blogs about Kolkata, produced an award-winning chutney, and collaborated on a supper club with Asma Khan of Darjeeling Express fame. This is her first book.
COOKING 224 pages, 8 x 10" 120 color photographs Hardcover • 9781922417923 $35.00 USD, $47.00 CAD October 4, 2022 Rights: US/Can, Latin America, Asia SMITH STREET BOOKS
