Anita came to Mumbai for work and coming to the city of Mumbai was getting a second life . Living in Mumbai for last ten years , how her life unfolded in front of her eyes and how she made peace with herself , how she learnt to be herself , accept herself the way she is and continuously evolve in this journey. Vadapav in Mumbai is an Ode to the spirit to the city of Mumbai ,how the city has brought out the best in Anitas Life and made her the person that she is becoming . The one message she has her through his book is Be Yourself and its okay when life happens to us in more than one ways. The idea is not to pre-judge oneself too early-on in life and give yourself a chance .

Fast Foods Like Pizzas, Burgers, French Fries, Bhelpuri And Heavy Rich Curries Are All Foods That Can Lure Us Away From The Strictest Diet. Wouldn T It Be Wonderful If We Could Indulge In All Such Favourite Foods And Yet Lose Weight And Remain Trim. Fast Foods Made Healthy Is A Step Towards This Direction. All The Recipes In This Book Are Fast Foods Which Most Of Us Indulge In On A Regular Basis And Worked At Making Them Low Calorie Yet Keeping Them As Delicious As The Original Recipe. Get Ready To Pack Off All Those Unnecessary Escess Calories!!

A culture of food and friendship flows through my veins. This is the culture of the subcontinent, where a curry leaf tree grows in the garden of just about every home.' Acclaimed chef, author and TV presenter Peter Kuruvita shares over 100 vegetarian and vegan recipes that take us on a culinary journey of discovery through the subcontinent - from Bhutan, Nepal and Afghanistan to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and his home country of Sri Lanka. All the dishes in this deeply personal collection, spiced with the flavours of Peter's life and travels, reflect the diversity of the regions, their legendary hospitality, their energy and excitement, extraordinary landscapes and rich history. Peter explores a goldmine of plant-based flavours in recipes for street foods; pulses and legumes; salads; dairy-based dishes; curries, stir-fries and stews; rice; soups; chutneys; and sauces. They are supported by detailed glossaries of ingredients, as well as advice on setting up a subcontinental pantry, tempering and blending spices, and adapting authentic regional cooking methods for the home kitchen. This book is a reflection of the changing dialogue about what we eat, as the world embraces the idea of a meal where flesh is not the main event. Lands of the Curry Leaf is a celebration of all things vegetable and their growing prominence at our tables. Showing that vegetables, grains and pulses can be culinary stars, Peter takes simple, honest, health-giving ingredients, adds a host of exciting spices, and transforms them into a complete and joyous meal.

If You Like The Smell Of Truffles, You Also Like Sex. If, On The Other Hand, You Think It Reminds You Of Socks, Then You'Re Probably Lousy In Bed.' Star Journalist And Popular Television Anchor Vir Sanghvi Wears Many Hats. By Day He Writes Serious Political Columns, In The Evenings He'S At A Studio Interviewing A Celebrity, And Sometime In Between He Is Both Gourmet And Gourmand. And When Sanghvi Writes On Food, He Pulls No Punches. Celebrating What Is Good And Savagely Attacking What Is Bad, He Combines Culinary History, Travel And Culture To Rank Among The Best Food Writers Of Today. Inspired, Erudite And Wonderfully Witty, Rude Food Is A Collection Of Sanghvi'S Essays On Food And Drink. From Breakfast Rituals To Sinful Desserts, Airlines Khana To What Our Favourite Film Stars Love To Eat, From Chefs At Five-Star Hotels To Food Critics, Vir Sanghvi Has His Finger On The Pulse Of What We Put Into Our Stomachs And Why. If You Want To Know How Tandoori Chicken Arrived In India, The Three Golden Rules Of Sandwich Making Or The Three Kinds Of Bad Service You Should Absolutely Not Put Up With, Who Eats Out The Most In Bombay And Where You Are Most Likely To Find Prime Minister Vajpayee Tucking Into His Favourite Cuisine, Then This Is The Book You Must Have. Full Of Culinary Secrets And Gastronomic Tips, Rude Food Tells You The Key To The Perfect Pizza, The Easiest Way To Make Risotto, What The Nation'S Fast Food Of Choice Is, The Truth About Your Cooking Oil, And Much Much More. A Feast Of Sparkling Prose That Entertains As It Informs, This Is A Book To Be Read, Consulted And Savoured.

Step into the heart of India's vibrant and bustling street food culture with "Beyond Brick and Mortar." In this enlightening journey through the alleys and bylanes of the country, team Foodity serves up a delectable blend of economic insights, personal narratives, and a tantalizing exploration of the top street food vendors that define the essence of Indian street cuisine. Uncover the secrets behind the sizzling pans and bubbling cauldrons as the book delves into the on-the-ground economics of the street food market. From the sizzling aroma of spicy chaat to the mouthwatering allure of crisp dosas, each dish tells a story of resilience, innovation, and the indomitable spirit of the street vendors who bring these flavors to life. Through gripping anecdotes and firsthand accounts, the book introduces you to the unsung heroes behind the food stalls, whose stories are as rich and diverse as the dishes they serve. From the narrow lanes of Old Delhi to the bustling markets of Mumbai, we go beyond the superficial, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by these culinary artisans. But the journey doesn't stop there. "Beyond Brick and Mortar" unveils the ultimate street food bucket list—the top 10 street food vendors in India. From crispy kachoris to piping hot jalebis, these vendors have mastered the art of transforming simple ingredients into gastronomic delights. Whether you're a food enthusiast, a traveler seeking authentic experiences, or someone curious about the economic underpinnings of street food, this book is your passport to a world where each bite tells a tale.

*One of NPR's "Books We Love 2021"* "'I came to see the mountains as an outpouring of our modern lives,' Roy writes, 'of the endless chase for our desires to fill us.' Readers of Behind the Beautiful Forevers will be drawn to this harrowing portrait." —Publishers Weekly "Castaway Mountain deserves every accolade. A stunning achievement." —Kiran Desai, Booker Prize Winner, author of Inheritance of Loss. All of Mumbai’s possessions and memories come to die at the Deonar garbage mountains. Towering at the outskirts of the city, the mountains are covered in a faint smog from trash fires. Over time, as wealth brought Bollywood knock offs, fast food and plastics to Mumbaikars, a small, forgotten community of migrants and rag-pickers came to live at the mountains’ edge, making a living by re-using, recycling and re-selling. Among them is Farzana Ali Shaikh, a tall, adventurous girl who soon becomes one of the best pickers in her community. Over time, her family starts to fret about Farzana’s obsessive relationship to the garbage. Like so many in her community, Farzana, made increasingly sick by the trash mountains, is caught up in the thrill of discovery—because among the broken glass, crushed cans, or even the occasional dead baby, there’s a lingering chance that she will find a treasure to lift her family’s fortunes. As Farzana enters adulthood, her way of life becomes more precarious. Mumbai is pitched as a modern city, emblematic of the future of India, forcing officials to reckon with closing the dumping grounds, which would leave the waste pickers more vulnerable than ever. In a narrative instilled with superstition and magical realism, Saumya Roy crafts a modern parable exploring the consequences of urban overconsumption. A moving testament to the impact of fickle desires, Castaway Mountain reveals that when you own nothing, you know where true value lies: in family, community and love. Interior map illustration copyright (c) Jake Coolidge

‘Food and culture go hand in hand; as life moves on, we win some and we lose some. There are times where we have to learn to adapt, infusing our life with flavours. So far, my life – including my journey from the classroom to the restaurant – has been blessed with some very old as well as very new recipes of warmth and love. ‘Basic Indian cooking revolves around a healthy lifestyle, and in this wholesome book you will learn to cook old regional dishes like Malvani chicken (from Maharashtra on India’s west coast), Mangshore jhol lamb (from Kolkata on the east coast), Laccha paratha (from the north), Kerala lamb curry (from the south coast), as well as modern fusion dishes from the global food village, such as Mexican chimichangas, Arabic ouzi, Mexican chaat, butter chicken pizza and spiced pesto fried rice – all with an Indian twist. ‘It has been an absolute pleasure and source of pride to share the tips and tricks I have inherited to make Indian cooking an experience for you, whether you are cooking alone or with your family and friends.’ CHEF SEEMA DALVI

80+ Veg Recipes < Does the idea of “eating right” and “losing weight” conjure up images of steamed veggies and roughage? Do you think cooking a healthy meal 3 times a day is tiring and time-consuming ? Suman Agarwal will change all that. Nutritionist & Founder of Selfcare, Suman is a proponent of good, fresh food that’s simply but deliciously prepared. And she’s not about denial either – no non-fat foods here, because when you take the fat out of natural foods, in go the chemicals. Unjunked is all you will need to transform the way you eat and feel. The book contains over 80 recipes to take care of every meal of the week and every craving you might have. Each recipe comes with a complete nutritional breakdown, as well as tips and techniques that will keep you eating smart.