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What the Palate Remembers

As we learn from the preface, is an anthology of essays, anecdotes and meditations on South Asian Muslim food and one that is generously garnished with recipes. Indeed, the best aspect of the book is that along with the rich information and histories it lays out, it also doubles as a no-nonsense cookbook. (2020), a collection of fiction and essays around South Asian food, which also came about from the work being done on the project.

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