From India

Contemporary Indian food has never looked better than in this beautiful and fascinating cookbook, From India. Chef Kumar Mahadevan and his wife Suba marry food and flavours with family tradition and personal stories, to give readers amazing insight into the cultural background and history of their meals. With recipes ranging from simple, rustic vegetarian dishes from the author s southern Indian childhood to extremely modern dishes, From India is a unique blend of tradition, international technique and produce. Beautifully styled with rich photography throughout, From India is perfect for lovers of Indian food and culture alike. Key Beautifully styled and photographed images. A fascinating personal story of trials, tribulations and the success of an arranged marriage. Recipes range from simple to more challenging, with plenty of vegetarian dishes.

Kumar Mahadevan was raised in a Brahmin family in southern India. He trained as a chef in Madras and later worked at Bombay's Taj Mahal hotel where he gained skills in all aspects of international cuisine. He worked in war-torn Iraq before moving to Australia. Kumar and his wife Suba opened their first restaurant, Abhi's in 1987 and their second, Aki's in Sydney's Woolloomoolloo, in 2003.