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HISTORY ON A PLATE - THE COLONIAL CONNECTION: Timeless Flavours of Colonial Anglo-Indian Cuisine

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Part historical narrative and part living recipe archive, this landmark work charts decades of culinary cross-pollination between British and Indian traditions across six immersive chapters.

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History on a Plate - The Colonial Connection, is part historical narrative and part living recipe archive. It charts decades of unique culinary cross-pollination between British and Indian traditions. It traces the rich history and evolution of Colonial Anglo-Indian Cuisine across six immersive sections. It chronicles the culinary footprint of the British Raj era across Army Camps, remote Dak Bungalows, the bustling dining cars and refreshment rooms of Colonial Railway networks, the exclusive ambiance of Gymkhanas and Colonial Clubs, mist-shrouded Tea Gardens and Planters' Clubs, and the unique culinary legacy of the Anglo-Indian community itself. The narrative highlights the ingenious culinary innovations of the era and how historical events shaped these traditions. Serving as both a historical chronicle and a curated recipe archive, it features meticulously researched legendary heritage recipes of dishes that evolved and defined an era spanning centuries.
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Bridget White-Kumar

Bridget White-Kumar

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Bangalore, India

Renowned culinary historian, author, and food consultant who has published numerous cookbooks on authentic colonial Anglo-Indian cuisine, preserving heirloom recipes for the global diaspora.

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