{"title":"Sumayya Usmani","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the vibrant world of Sumayya Usmani, a celebrated author whose work beautifully brings to life the rich tapestry of Pakistani cuisine. Her books, including \u003cem\u003eAndaza\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSummers Under the Tamarind Tree\u003c\/em\u003e, are gateways to the aromatic and flavourful world of South Asian cooking. With a focus on Cooking \u0026amp; Food, Sumayya has a unique ability to weave together family stories and heritage with easy-to-follow recipes, nourishing both the body and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her writing, Sumayya Usmani invites you to explore the culinary traditions of Pakistan, offering insights into the art of 'andaza'—the intuitive cooking method passed down through generations. Her passion for food is evident in her detailed descriptions and heartfelt storytelling, which not only guide you through each dish but also introduce the cultural significance behind the ingredients and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned cook or new to South Asian flavours, Sumayya's books promise to enrich your culinary repertoire with a personal touch and authentic recipes. Dive into her collection and embark on a sensory journey to experience the warmth and hospitality of Pakistani kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"andaza-by-sumayya-usmani-9781922616197","title":"Andaza","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e[Sumayya Usmani is] the go-to expert in Pakistani cuisine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - BBC Good Food Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSumayya Usmani is a brilliant storyteller. She transports us with her delicious descriptions of the smells and flavours of the kitchen.\u003c\/b\u003e - Jay Rayner, award-winning writer and food critic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning food writer Sumayya Usmani's stunning memoir \u003cem\u003eAndaza\u003c\/em\u003e conjures a story of what it was like growing up in Pakistan and how the women in her life inspired her to trust her instincts in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a young age, food was Sumayya's portal to nurturing, love, and self-expression. She spent the first eight years of her life at sea, with a father who captained merchant ships and a mother who preferred to cook for the family herself on a tiny electric stove in their cabin rather than eat in the officer's mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the family moved to Karachi, Sumayya grew up torn between the social expectations of life as a young girl in Pakistan and the inspiration she felt in the kitchen, watching her mother, and her Nani Mummy (maternal grandmother) and Dadi's (paternal grandmother) confidence, intuition, and effortless ability to build complex, layered flavours in their cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis evocative and moving food memoir, which includes the most meaningful recipes of Sumayya's childhood, tells the story of how Sumayya's self-belief grew throughout her young life. It allowed her to trust her instincts and find her own path between the expectations of following in her father's footsteps as a lawyer and the pressures of a Pakistani woman's presumed place in the household. Gradually, through the warmth of her family life, the meaning of 'andaza' comes to her: that the flavour and meaning of a recipe is not a list of measured ingredients, but a feeling in your hands, as you let the elements of a meal come together through instinct and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecipes include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNani Mummy's prawn karahi\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePotatoes with curry leaves and turmeric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChicken boti tikka, Bundoo Khan style\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMummy's wedding-style chicken korma\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBitter lemon, mustard seed and garlic pullao\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDadi's banana and fennel seed gulgulay doughnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI can't decide whether I want to devour Sumayya's story or her recipes first, but this has left me hungry to travel, to explore... and, of course, to eat.\u003c\/b\u003e - Felicity Cloake, \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e food columnist and author of \u003ci\u003ePerfect\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe A-Z of Eating\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOne More Croissant for the Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46097925538028,"sku":"9781922616197","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922616197.jpg?v=1736851797"},{"product_id":"summers-under-the-tamarind-tree-by-sumayya-usmani-9780711256033","title":"Summers Under the Tamarind Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSummers Under the Tamarind Tree\u003c\/em\u003e is a contemporary Pakistani cookbook celebrating the varied, exciting, and often-overlooked cuisine of a beautiful country. Winner of the Best First Book award at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2016, it is a testament to the rich and aromatic pleasure of Pakistani cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by former lawyer-turned-food writer and cookery teacher Sumayya Usmani, this book offers more than 100 recipes that celebrate the heritage and traditions of her home country. Usmani looks back on a happy childhood spent in the kitchen with her grandmother and mother, sharing family favourites and cherished stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile uniquely its own, Pakistani food is influenced by some of the world's greatest cuisines. With a rich coastline, it enjoys spiced seafood and amazing fish dishes; while its borders with Iran, Afghanistan, India, and China ensure strong Arabic, Persian, and varied Asian flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the wonderful flavours of Pakistan with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAloo ki bhujia\u003c\/em\u003e (spicy potatoes with nigella seeds and fenugreek)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHyderabadi-style samosas, filled with red onion, mint, and green chilli\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSweet potato and squash parathas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAttock chapli kebab (minced beef flat kebab with pomegranate chutney)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCardamom and coconut mattha lassi, and many more sensational recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to cook some of the rich, varied, and delicious Pakistani dishes with this beautiful showcase of the exotic yet achievable recipes of Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46144335773932,"sku":"9780711256033","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780711256033.jpg?v=1738361880"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sumayya-usmani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}