Contents
Acknowledgments
Author’s Note
Introduction: Satisfying Our Hungers
Finding Rani Green Mango Chutney
Chapter One. Ten Men in a Train Car, to Say Nothing of the Cheese
Lassi | Yogurt Drink
Sandesh and Nolen Gur Cheesecake
Chhana | Simple Soft Cheese
Naan Khatai
Chapter Two. When Life Hands You Uncommon Limes
Nimbu Pani | Fresh Lime Soda
Moong Dal with Gondhoraj Lebu | Yellow Dal with Lime
Panta Bhat | Cilantro-Lime Rice
Chapter Three. A Grain by Any Other Name
Radha Tilok Rice
Yam Theeyal | Sour Yam Curry
Moong Dal with Peas | Yellow Dal with Green Peas
Crisp Papads
Kedgeree | Fish, Rice, and Eggs
Chapter Four. Green Chili and Other Impostors
Lote Maacher Jhaal | Bombay Duck
Chingri Pithe | Savory Prawn Cake
Chapter Five. You Say Aloo, I Say Batata, er, Potato
Calcutta-Style Chicken Biryani
Chapter Six. The Art of Replacing
Aloo Makallah | Slow-Fried Potatoes
Hilbeh | Fenugreek-Cilantro Chutney
Chitanee | Hot-Sour Chicken Stew
Bamia Khatta | Chicken and Okra Stew
Flower Silliman’s Special Fruitcake
Candied Citrus Peel
Chapter Seven. Pea Soup
Koraishutir Kochuri | Puffed Bread with Green Pea Filling
Chapter Eight. Trifle-ing with Empire
Sipra’s Omelet with Green Chili
Fish Véronique
Tipsy Pudding
Victoria Sponge
Chapter Nine. Chapati Love
Kolkata Khati Rolls | Parathas with Spicy Filling
Raita
Tomato-Chili Sauce
Chapter Ten. A New Hybrid Cuisine
Fish Molee | Coconut Fish Stew
Chicken Jhalfrezi
Chapter Eleven. Truth in Tea... Plus, Chili Chicken
Mrs. Beeton’s Tea
Kolkata Chili Chicken
Chapter Twelve. At the Table of Disappearing Food Trails
Kolkata Armenian Dolmades | Stuffed Chard
Kolkata Armenian Harisa | Peeled Wheat and Chicken
Chapter Thirteen. Food of the Gods
Chapter Fourteen. Eating India
Mutton Chaap | Lamb and Goat with Yogurt
Bhuni Khichuri | Fried Rice with Vegetables
Maacher Kalia with Potatoes and Cauliflower | Fish with Potatoes and Cauliflower
Green Mango Pickles
Korola and Begun Subji | Stir-Fried Bitter Gourd with Eggplant
Kosha Mangsho | Mutton with Onions
Maacher Shorshe Jhol | Mustard Fish
Pitha Patishapta Narole Gur | Eggless Crepes with Coconut and Jaggery
Metric Conversion Chart
Selected Bibliography
Index