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India boasts a rich culinary heritage, and numerous cookbooks reflect the diversity and complexity of its cuisine.
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These cookbooks represent just a sampling of the wealth of culinary knowledge, showcasing its flavours and cultural significance.
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Some of the oldest recipe books from India include:
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The book includes several recipes for leading a healthy lifestyle and is mostly an old Sanskrit work on surgery and medicine.
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It includes several recipes that are based on the fermentation of grains and flour.
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The book mentions a few popular modern Persian foods, such as Seekh (kebabs), Yakhni (meat stew), Biryan (slow-cooked rice), and Shorba (soup).
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There is comprehensive information on the materials and cooking techniques, including the kinds of utensils and ovens that are required.
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The books were a part of the Mughal royal kitchen. They included several fancy and exquisite recipes
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Have you read any of these recipe books before?
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