Book Review: Gone With The Vindaloo
"It was in Lucknow that I perfected the art of roasting khara masalas." said Mateen.Kalaam, by caste a spinner of yarns, discovers by delicious accident that he has a God-given flair for concocting the most delectable recipes, a gift that he passes through his son Param to his grandson Pakwaan, the true inheritor of his passion and talent. It is Pakwaan's signature Vindaloo, tempered to mouth-watering perfection that catches the fancy of everyone who tastes it, including Svetlana, a nirvana-seeking Russo-American who is convinced that the dish (and its very exotic creator) is the answer to the Western world's craving of all things exotic. But what adventures await the starry eyed Pakwaan is America, the promised land of possibilities.
Moving in time, Gone with the Vindaloo is a tale with multiple intertwined stories that unfurl as the narrative progresses. With a historical context, this book is entertaining and presents fully developed characters. With its simple yet warm narrative style that is rich with bright images, Gone with the Vindaloo is a lively and humorous account of food and life. Definitely readable.
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Good Read. I had received the review copy from Hachette India. Thank you Hachette India for giving me this opportunity. You can buy this book at Flipkart in case you live in India.
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