World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking

by Madhur Jaffrey
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  • Added: 2025-11-03
  • Updated: 2025-11-03
  • Reviews: 3
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The Storygraph · 2023-01-01
mixed 3.50

The cookbook is praised for its comprehensive approach to vegetarian cooking, but the spice measurements are criticized as being too low. The reviewer appreciates the charm and instructiveness of the drawings.

The reviewer likes this cookbook but has a major gripe that the spice measurements are way too low, a sentiment shared by many others. The book is richly illustrated with charming and instructive drawings that make it a comprehensive guide to vegetarian cooking. The reviewer appreciates the depth of the recipes and the cultural insights provided, but the lack of robust spice measurements is a significant drawback. Overall, it's a valuable resource for those interested in expanding their vegetarian cooking repertoire, despite the spice issue.

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    I like this cookbook, but I have one major gripe (it's a gripe that I seem to share with many other people): the spice measurements are WAY too low.

    Richly illustrated with charming—and instructive—drawings, this comprehensive cookbook will change the way you think about vegetarian cooking.

    One of my favorite cookbooks. I only had 2 cookbooks in college and this was one of them.

Reddit - IndianFood · 2023-01-01
positive 4.00

The reviewer appreciates Madhur Jaffrey's style and recipes, highlighting her Quick and Easy Indian Cooking as a favorite. The World Vegetarian cookbook is noted for its broad scope but lacks a focus on Indian cooking.

The reviewer shares their love for Madhur Jaffrey's cooking style and recipes, particularly mentioning Quick and Easy Indian Cooking as a favorite. They have used it for 30 years, indicating a long-standing appreciation for her work. While the World Vegetarian cookbook is praised for its comprehensive approach, it is noted that it is not as focused on Indian cooking as some might prefer. The reviewer acknowledges the book's broad scope and the quality of the recipes, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen.

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    My favorite Indian cookbook is Quick and easy Indian cooking by Madhur Jaffrey. I really like her style and recipes and have used it for 30 years.

    You are right World Vegetarian isn't focused on Indian cooking, and it is also quite old.

    Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian will be a milestone in modern cuisine and is a cookbook which is set to be on kitchen shelves for many, many years to come.

Goodreads · 2023-01-01
excellent 4.50

The book is praised for its rich illustrations and comprehensive approach to vegetarian cooking. The reviewer appreciates the cultural insights and the variety of recipes from across Asia and the Middle East.

The reviewer highlights the book's rich illustrations and comprehensive approach to vegetarian cooking, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in expanding their culinary horizons. The cultural insights and the variety of recipes from across Asia and the Middle East are particularly appreciated. The reviewer notes that the book is encyclopedic, with over 400 recipes, and is likely to be a staple in many kitchens for years to come. The depth of the recipes and the cultural context provided make it a standout in the world of vegetarian cookbooks.

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    Richly illustrated with charming—and instructive—drawings, this comprehensive cookbook will change the way you think about vegetarian cooking.

    From the “queen of Indian cooking" (Saveur), an encyclopedic vegetarian cookbook, with more than 400 recipes from across Asia and the Middle East.

    Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian will be a milestone in modern cuisine and is a cookbook which is set to be on kitchen shelves for many, many years to come.

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