Books that Shed Light: Eaton on Islam in Bengal
In thinking about Islamic culinary traditions in India, one of the books I’ve found most useful is Richard Eaton’s The Rise of Islam and the Bengal Frontier 1204-1760 (University of…
Read moreWasn’t There Islamic Cuisine in India before the Mughals?
That’s a question I have been asked several times. In my Mexican Kitchen’s Islamic Connection I mention only the Mughals. Yes, clearly there was. Muslims conquerers had begun entering India…
Read moreIs this Catalan Dish related to Mole and Curry?
A couple of days ago, following a suggestion of Adam Balic, I made a dish from Catalonia that uses techniques and ingredients that are very similar to those used in…
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