About the author
Madhur Jaffrey CBE is a cookbook and travel writer, actress, and television personality. She is recognized for bringing Indian cuisine to the western hemisphere with her debut cookbook, An Invitation to Indian Cooking, which was inducted into the James Beard Foundation's Cookbook Hall of Fame. She has written over a dozen cookbooks and appeared on several related television programmes, most notably Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cookery. Additionally, she was the food consultant at Dawat, which was considered by many food critics to be among the best Indian restaurants in New York City. Her books offer a wide selection of recipes that suit home cooks interested in exploring traditional and regional flavors from South Asia and beyond. These works range from memoirs featuring family recipes to comprehensive guides on vegetarian and global dishes. Readers looking for a place to start can choose from several available titles, including Madhur Jaffrey's World-Of-The-East Vegetarian Cooking, Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India (with Recipes), At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka: A Cookbook, and Vegetarian India: A Journey Through the Best of Indian Home Cooking: A Cookbook.
📖 Where to start with Madhur Jaffrey
💬 What our editors say about Madhur Jaffrey's books
“This title is a robust exploration of global vegetarianism, yet it demands patience from its audience. It does not suit readers looking for minimalist Western-centric options or quick weeknight dinners, as the focus remains on…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on Madhur Jaffrey's World-Of-The-East Vegetarian Cooking
“It suits those who trust authoritative voices to guide their exploration of South Asian ingredients and methods. However, it may not suit readers seeking strict dietary restrictions or modern fusion trends, as the focus remains…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka: A Cookbook
“While Jaffrey’s authority is undeniable, this edition presents a sparse catalog entry that offers little immediate insight into its specific contents or tone. Readers expecting vivid anecdotes or detailed nutritional breakdowns…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on Vegetarian India: A Journey Through the Best of Indian Home Cooking: A Cookbook
📋 Editions by Madhur Jaffrey in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Curries to Kebabs: Recipes from the Indian Spice Trail (Lat | 2018 | Echo Point Books & Media | — | 9781635617979 |
| Madhur Jaffrey's World-Of-The-East Vegetarian Cooking | 1981 | Knopf Publishing Group | — | 9780394748672 |
| At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from Indi | 2010 | Knopf Publishing Group | — | 9780307268242 |
| Vegetarian India: A Journey Through the Best of Indian Home Cook | 2015 | Knopf Publishing Group | 449 | 9781101874868 |
| Madhur Jaffrey's Instantly Indian Cookbook: Modern and Classic R | 2019 | Knopf Publishing Group | — | 9780525655794 |
| Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipe | 2002 | Clarkson Potter Publishers | — | 9780609809235 |
| Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India (with | 2007 | Vintage | — | 9781400078202 |
