{"product_id":"9780140257595","title":"Parsi Food And Customs","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cultural non-fiction book that blends heritage cooking with the rituals and celebrations that shape the Parsi way of life. Its central theme centers on how food and ceremony meet to define identity, offering a rich, respectful portrait for adults, culinary enthusiasts, and families curious about tradition. The tone is inviting, informative, and celebratory, balancing nostalgia with practical know-how.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content unfolds as a guided journey through the calendar of occasions—from Navroz, the Parsi New Year, to Navjote and various rites of passage and gatherings. It moves beyond simple recipes to pair each moment with thoughtful menus, from coastal fish specialties such as patrani machchi and masala ni machchi to the distinctive tarapori patio made with sookha boomla. It also delves into egg preparations, teatime snacks, sweets, and desserts, offering a broad spectrum of flavors and techniques. The book also includes a kitchen medicine chapter, placing grandmotherly wisdom alongside everyday cooking for a practical, holistic approach to food.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reading experience is informative and sensory, weaving cultural notes with clear, home-friendly instructions. Readers will encounter vivid descriptions of ingredients, traditional techniques, and the social rituals that accompany each dish, making learning accessible and enjoyable. Designed with family-friendly, activity-based learning in mind, it invites readers to explore, discuss, and try familiar flavors in a new cultural light.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey content elements or activities: ceremonial dishes for Navroz, Navjote, lagan, jashans, and ghambhars; a broad range of fish, egg, teatime, sweets, and dessert recipes; and a kitchen medicine chapter rooted in grandmotherly wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning outcomes or reader engagement: understanding Parsi culinary traditions, pairing foods with occasions, and recreating culturally meaningful menus at home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustration or writing style: vivid, piquant descriptions that bring aromas, textures, and rituals to life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteractive or standout features: cross-cutting notes on customs, practical cooking tips, and approachable measurements for home kitchens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat you gain after finishing is a deeper appreciation of a living culture, practical confidence to recreate cherished flavors, and a renewed curiosity about the rituals that turn meals into meaningful moments. The book leaves readers with a warm, lasting impression of how food and tradition nourish families, communities, and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540382953689,"sku":"BK0026070","price":523.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/9780140257595.jpg?v=1780569597","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140257595","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}