[Newman, W. & Co.].

Dainty Dishes for Indian Tables.

Second Edition. Calcutta, W. Newman, 1881. Small Octavo. VIII, 448 pages plus several pages with advertising for menu cards and also an illustrated advertisement for a patented oven (Portable Mineral Oil Cooking Stove by T.E.Thomson & Co.). Hardcover / Original sage-green cloth with gilt lettering and illustrations on spine and front board. In protective Mylar. Edge slightly stained. Otherwise in unusually excellent condition with only minor signs of wear (some minor staining) and some minor bumping to corners. Binding firm.

This being the cookery book for the colonial Lady in India of the outgoing 19th century, only this second edition inclues the important recipes for Curry Powders !
Recipes for Irish Stew, Pigeons a la Tartare / Pigeon Pie / Mutton, Eggs and Pistachio Nut Curry / Mutton and Mango Curry / How to boil Rice for Curry etc. / Also included are directions for Kitchen Utensils / Weights and Measures / Sauces, Condiments and Pickles / Fish / Beef / Mutton / Lamb / Game / Items for Invalids / Bread / Creams, Blanc-Manger / Jellies / Cakes / Preserves & Compots / Coffee, Tea, Chocolate / Dessert Dishes / Dried Fruits / Confectionery / etc.

• Keywords: British Colonial History · Catalogue Summer 2020 · Catalogue Three – Literature by Women · Colonial Cookery Book – India · Colonial History · Colonial History – Rare · Cookbook · Cookery Books · Cookery, Indian · Cooking · Curry · Food · Food and Drink · Food and Drink – Rare · India · Indian Curry · Indian Food · Indian History · Indian Philosophy · Indien · Recipe
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 28732AB

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