The Raj Cookbook Cooking, Full Circle Publishing

Discover the splendorous days of the Raj.
A rare and exquisite collection of recipes, anecdotes and photographs of the days of the Raj.
These carefully collected recipes are authentic, easy to make and gloriously delicious. Reprinted after many decades, this valuable album also includes a complete section of recipes that was put together by Eleanor Bob, who lived during the ‘Raj Period’ and was a most wonderful cook herself.
This charming album presents an insight into the lifestyle of that bygone era.
Contents of the book:
Foreword
Delhi Durbar, 1911 (A pictorial)
Woman’s Domain
Dinner Menus for a Fortnight, 1913
Memsahibs — The Sakht Badee Mems (A pictorial)
Badee Hazari, Breakfast
The Baroda Jubilee (A pictorial)
Princely India (A pictorial)
Khansama Ke Khaas Pakwaan, The Chef’s Special Cuisine — Angrezi
Woman’s Domain — Sauces for poultry and meat, sweet sauces, etc.
Khansama Ke Khaas Pakwaan The Chef’s Special Cuisine Hindoostani
Fashions (A pictorial)
Roti aur Chawal, Bread and Rice
Sports — the Pucca Sahibs (A pictorial)
Meetha, Puddings
The Raj (A pictorial)
Chai, Evening Tea
Health and Beauty
Acknowledgements
Measurements, Oven Temperatures, Cooking Methods, Glossary