1 / 7Dishoom: The First Ever Cookbook from Dishoom
Ever: Dishoom’s first cookbook brings together more than 100 recipes from the restaurant alongside stories and a day-long tour of south Bombay. It includes dishes such as Black Daal, Chicken Ruby, Bacon Naan Roll and Jackfruit Biryani, so it suits cooks interested in recreating restaurant-style food as well as readers drawn to its cultural setting.
At a glance
- More than 100 recipes from Dishoom’s restaurants, according to the listing.
- Recipes named include Black Daal, Okra Fries, Chicken Ruby, Jackfruit Biryani and Bacon Naan Roll.
- The book combines cookery with stories and a narrated day in south Bombay.
- The listing describes the book as featuring photography.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a substantial collection of restaurant-associated recipes, including mains, sides, breakfast items and drinks.
- Pairs cooking content with Bombay stories, which may appeal to readers who want more than recipe instructions.
- Customer feedback describes the recipes as easy to follow and the book as engaging and beautifully presented.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 5 September 2019 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1408890674 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1408890677 |
| Weight listed | 1.4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.6 x 1.5 x 10.7 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks interested in recreating Dishoom restaurant dishes.
- Readers who enjoy cookbooks combining recipes, photography and place-based stories.
- People looking for a substantial Indian restaurant cookbook in English.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a narrowly focused or quick-reference recipe booklet.
- Readers who want a cookbook without narrative material.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the cookbook as engaging and easy to use, with good, approachable recipes, appealing presentation and writing that provides historical context and stories. The positive reception to recipe variety and usability may matter to cooks wanting both practical dishes and background, while opinions on value are mixed. The listing itself promotes more than 100 recipes, but customer sentiment does not establish how every recipe performs in practice.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as fascinating and easy to use, and praise its recipes, appearance and writing.
Mixed feedback
- Customer opinions about value for money are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of recipes does the Dishoom cookbook include?
The listing names dishes including Black Daal, Chicken Ruby, Okra Fries, Jackfruit Biryani and Bacon Naan Roll, as well as chai, coolers and cocktails.
Does the book include more than recipes?
Yes. The listing describes stories and a day-long tour of south Bombay alongside the recipes.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 400 pages.
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