Well, before I tell you about the spice, let me introduce one of my favorite new cookbooks, Niloufer Ichaporia King's My Bombay Kitchen: Traditional and Modern Parsi Home Cooking (University of California Press, 2007). I've always loved Indian cooking (see the "Gunhild's Chicken Curry" recipe in The Commonsense Kitchen), but via Niloufer's book it feels newly discovered. I especially love cookbooks that tell a personal story; after reading My Bombay Kitchen and delving into some of the recipes, I feel like I've spent a fascinating (and delicious) evening at Niloufer's house, listening to stories of her intercontinental past, and savoring her delicious food. (more…)
