Khazana: An Indo-Persian Cookbook by Saliha Mahmood Ahmed - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781473678569
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Age Range: Adult / General Readership

Overview
Khazana is an award-winning Indo-Persian cookbook from 2017 MasterChef champion Saliha Mahmood Ahmed. Drawing on her travels across India and Pakistan, and the Persian influences of the Mughal empire, this beautifully produced hardback brings heritage recipes into the modern home kitchen. Expect fragrant spice blends, elegant plating and a treasure trove of dishes spanning breakfasts, curries, breads, rice and indulgent desserts, all written with clear, confidence-building instructions for cooks of every level.

About the Book
"Khazana" means treasure trove, and this collection lives up to its name. Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, a practising gastroenterology doctor as well as a celebrated cook, took the 2017 MasterChef crown with her distinctive fusion of Indian and Persian flavours, and this debut cookbook expands on that winning style. Structured to take home cooks on a culinary journey through the Indian subcontinent and its Persian-influenced past, the book features recipes such as Smoked Chicken & Basil Kebabs with Beetroot Basil Salad and Beetroot Buttermilk Raita, Mughul Baked Cod Korma, and Crème Fraîche & Rose Ice Cream with Honey-Glazed Figs. Saffron, rosewater, pomegranate and almonds feature throughout, lending an opulent, Mughal-court sensibility to comforting, everyday dishes. The 288-page hardback is generously photographed, making it as enjoyable to browse as it is to cook from, and the recipes balance approachable midweek meals with showstopping options for entertaining. Its critical acclaim reflects the quality and originality of the collection: Khazana won the Observer Food Monthly Cookbook of the Year 2019, was shortlisted for Travel Cookery Book of the Year at the 2019 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards, and won a Gourmand World Cookbook Award in 2020. Khazana offers an inspiring, well-tested route into this rich culinary tradition for cooks of any experience level.

Key Benefits

• Award-winning recipes from a MasterChef champion, tried and tested for home kitchens
• Introduces Persian flavours like saffron, rosewater and pomegranate in accessible ways
• Recipes for every occasion, from quick weeknight meals to dinner-party showstoppers
• Beautifully photographed hardback that doubles as a striking coffee-table cookbook
• Makes a thoughtful gift for foodies, home cooks and anyone curious about Indo-Persian cuisine

About the Author
Saliha Mahmood Ahmed is a doctor and food writer who won MasterChef UK in 2017 after impressing judges with her fusion of Indian and Persian cooking. Alongside her medical career as a gastroenterologist, she has become a respected voice in food writing, drawing on family recipes and extensive travels across India and Pakistan. Khazana, her debut cookbook, showcases her talent for blending heritage flavours with contemporary technique, and its reception confirmed her as an exciting new voice in food writing.

Why You'll Love This Cookbook
Vibrant, aromatic and beautifully presented, Khazana turns everyday cooking into a journey through Indo-Persian flavour. It's a rewarding read for adventurous cooks and a stylish, award-winning gift for anyone who loves discovering new cuisines.

Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and cover design are as listed above.