MOTHER TONGUE: Flavours of a Second Generation Hardcover

MOTHER TONGUE: Flavours of a Second Generation" by Gurdeep Loyal is a vibrant and deeply personal cookbook that celebrates the hybrid culinary identity of second-generation migrants across the globe. Born in Britain to Indian parents, Loyal explores his own journey of embracing the "delicious contradictions" of his British-Indian heritage through food, blending authentic Punjabi home cooking with "inauthentic" curry-house favorites, Western influences, and global flavors inspired by his travels. Winner of the Jane Grigson Trust Award, this book offers over 100 "knock-out" recipes—from Coconut Crab Crumpets to Kasundi Keema Lasagne Rolls and Chocolate-Orange Jalebis—all designed to be vibrantly spiced and colorfully flavor-forward. More than just a collection of recipes, it's a testament to how food can be a powerful form of self-expression, reflecting stories of migration, culture, and the ever-evolving nature of taste.