{"product_id":"modern-spice-inspired-indian-flavors-for-the-contemporary-kitchen-paperback","title":"Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMonica Bhide\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark Bittman\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in New Delhi, raised in the Middle East, and living in Washington, D.C., acclaimed food writer Monica Bhide is the perfect representative of the new generation of Indian American cooks who have taken traditional dishes, painstakingly prepared by their Indian mothers and grandmothers, and updated them for modern American lifestyles and tastes. Respectful of the techniques and history of Indian cuisine but eager to experiment, Bhide has written simple but deeply flavorful recipes. \u003ci\u003eModern Spice\u003c\/i\u003e takes the vibrant tastes of India into the twenty-first century with a cookbook that is young, fun, sassy, and bold. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dishes like Pomegranate Shrimp, Paneer and Fig Pizza, and Coriander-and-Fennel-Crusted Lamb Chops are contemporary and creative. Bhide pours Guava Bellinis and Tamaritas for her guests, and serves Chile Pea Puffs and Indian Chicken Wings; instead of Chicken Tikka Masala, she serves Chicken with Mint and Ginger Rub. Make-ahead condiments such as Pineapple Lentil Relish and Kumquat and Mango Chutney with Onion Seeds add a piquant accent to the simplest dish. There are plenty of options for everyday meals, including Butternut Squash Stew with Jaggery, Indian-Style Chili in Bread Bowls, and Crabby Vermicelli, along with plentiful recipes for elegant dishes like Tamarind-Glazed Honey Shrimp and Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Paneer. For an original and effortless finish, spoon Raspberry and Fig Jam Topping over tart frozen yogurt or a store-bought pound cake, or if you have more time, tempt guests with exotic sweets such as Saffron-Cardamom Macaroons or Rice Pudding and Mango Parfait. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As Mark Bittman says in his foreword, \"there is not a cuisine that uses spices with more grace and craft than that of India,\" and Bhide's recipes do so, but without long and daunting lists of exotic ingredients. In keeping with its local approach to global flavors, \u003ci\u003eModern Spice\u003c\/i\u003e includes a guide to the modern Indian pantry and Monica's thoughtful, charming essays on food, culture, and family. Eight pages of gorgeous color photographs showcase the recipes.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Bittman is the author of thrity books, including \u003ci\u003eFood Matters, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow to Cook Everything\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDinner for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow to Eat\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAnimal, Vegetable, Junk\u003c\/i\u003e. He worked on the weekly \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e column, \u003ci\u003eThe Minimalist \u003c\/i\u003eand his work has appeared in countless newspapers and magazines. He has made many televison appearances on shows such as CBS's \u003ci\u003eThe Dish\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e show. Bittman is currently Special Advisor on Food Policy at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, where he teaches and hosts a lecture series called Food, Public Health, and Social Justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53730520367468,"sku":"9781501100871","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/3019\/6844\/files\/6327115a8569ce23eba0a7d47ef67752.webp?v=1778288509","url":"https:\/\/pattansenterprise.com\/products\/modern-spice-inspired-indian-flavors-for-the-contemporary-kitchen-paperback","provider":"Pattansenterprise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}