The Parsi Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family by Anahita Dhondy

A warm and whimsical memoir about embracing the cuisine that you grew up with

Praise for the Book
‘Anahita is part of a new generation of Indian chefs who build on the legacies of the past. She is a brilliant chef and will shine even more brightly in the years to come.’-Vir Sanghvi, author of A Rude Life: The Memoir

‘There is only one thing more beautiful than Anahita Dhondy. Her cooking. Her secret Parsi recipes. And her simple storytelling. Okay, three things.’- Freddy Birdy, adman, restaurant designer, artist

‘Anahita’s passion for the Parsi food of her heritage is the core of this fascinating yummy book. I’m a little biased as I grew extremely fond of her through her years with us but I’m sure you will really enjoy the stories and the recipes hugely.’- AD Singh, founder and managing director, Olive group of restaurants

About the Book
Chef–partner at SodaBottleOpenerWala and one of the 30 under 30 on the Forbes Asia list, Anahita Dhondy has spent the last decade taking her culinary heritage to ambitious new heights. The Parsi Kitchen is a warm and whimsical memoir about how she embraced the cuisine that she grew up with.

Weaving together stories of the close-knit, loving and slightly wacky family, Anahita writes with passion about being raised in a food-filled household. From an heirloom Ravo recipe handed down from her grandmother to a Bombay Duck creation inspired by her travels through Gujarat—the tales behind her beloved dishes are a joyful read.

A treasure of memories and beautifully photographed recipes, The Parsi Kitchen is a delightful ode to food, flavours and family.

Anahita Dhondy says, “It’s been eight years since I made that pivotal decision to take the plunge with Parsi food, and every year I have evolved both as a chef and as a person. I want to give readers a peek into everyday life in a Parsi household. A bit of bickering, some amazing anecdotes and, of course, classic recipes handed down through the generations.”

About the Author
Anahita Dhondy is former chef–partner, SodaBottleOpenerWala, the Bombay Irani Café and Bar chain that promotes Parsi cuisine. A passionate cook since the age of ten and Le Cordon Bleu Grand Diplome holder, she has won several awards and accolades, including featuring on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list 2019. This is her first book.

For more information please write to sagiri.dixit@harpercollins-india.com
Food Memoir/Non-fiction | Rs 999 | HB