2019 GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARD RECIPIENT In the past few years, there has been a significant shift in how we view food. We all wish there was a professional who could provide us with all the information we require as our knowledge of what we eat and where our food comes from slowly increases. Why has haldi become so well-liked overnight? Are avocados worth the hype? Which veggies and fruits are native to India? A collection of perceptive, humorous, and myth-debunking articles about the ingredients in our kitchens is available from culinary columnist and renowned journalist Vir Sanghvi. Sanghvi introduces the reader to the Indian pantry as well as the culture, history, and special experiences that make India unique in his signature, no-holds-barred approach.