{"product_id":"the-diaspora-spice-co-cookbook-seasonal-home-cooking-from-south-asias-best-spice-farms","title":"The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook: Seasonal Home Cooking from South Asia's Best Spice Farms","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiaspora Co.'s single-origin spices... represent a new beginning, a reinvention of a spice route that rewards farmers directly for scrupulous farming, and rewards consumers with [spices] that redefine the categories themselves. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVogue, on Diaspora Co.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis black pepper is an epiphany... [Diaspora Co.'s turmeric] is amazing stuff, with a mustardy aroma that has far more flavor presence than any turmeric I've cooked with. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times, on Diaspora Co.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Through the spirited mission of Diaspora Spice Co., Sana Javeri Kadri is redefining the spice trade with a sharp focus on quality and taste, and the utmost respect for the farmer. In this beautiful, expansive book, Sana and Asha invite us into a world where spices tell a larger story--of the people who steward the land and the traditions they nurture. Each recipe is a vital chronicle of culture that offers a delicious education on where our food comes from. This cookbook is full of everything I want to eat!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALICE WATERS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Evocative and full of heart, \u003cem\u003eThe Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook\u003c\/em\u003e bursts with color, flavor, and life. Through every page, it pulls us into the vibrant worlds of the farmers of India and Sri Lanka--the hands and hearts behind the spices that make our food sing. It's a journey of soil and sun, of stories and seasons, weaving together the people, places, and flavors that bring so much joy to our kitchens.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNIK SHARMA, James Beard finalist, author and photographer of The Flavor Equation, and editor at America's Test Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a treasure trove of information on spices and their rich history. . . Home cooks will be captivated by the vibrant narrative and irresistible recipes. . . Years of travel and exploration have culminated in a collection that weaves thousands of years of history and culture into an expression of foodways and traditions--delicious to taste and fascinating to learn about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Tansley, Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In a book full of lush travel and food photography, Sana Javeri Kadri, CEO and founder of the retail spice company, and recipe writer Asha Loupy share the stories of the farmers who grow their spices across South Asia. Each highly regional recipe, like Coconut Turmeric Fish Curry and Daikon and Orange Salad with Sesame-Cumin Dressing, clearly identifies the farmer or cook who inspired it and explains the spices that are integral to the recipe and\/or the family traditions around it.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Diaspora Spice Co., the progressive spice company rooted in flavor and equity, comes a cookbook celebrating beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka's best family spice farms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiaspora Spice Co. sources the most flavorful, fresh spices in the world from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia--from elders, indigenous communities, young changemakers, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka who are leading the way in sustainable and climate change-resistant agriculture. Filled with culinary storytelling, \u003cem\u003eThe Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook \u003c\/em\u003ehighlights these farmers and their spices with profiles and evocative photography, plus 85 recipes for simple, seasonal, and powerfully delicious meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy realized that eating with the people who grow our spices unveils a whole new dimension in our cooking. For instance, the Mir family, who works all year to grow and harvest their saffron, shared not only their technique for blooming the vibrant spice and how to make sure every thread is fully utilized, but their unforgettably delicious dishes. Adapted for a global pantry, these recipes share the warmth of true South Asian home cooking at its truest and tastiest, starting with chutneys \u0026amp; pickles, snacks, and veggies, traveling through to mains from the sea and from the land, rice and breads, and ending with drinks and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSana and Asha also note which recipes are the most beginner friendly, freezer friendly, good for a dinner party menu (like a Diwali feast!), and which lend themselves to be pantry building blocks, all for a super easy-to-navigate cookbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  Burst Tomato ChutneyPerfect PakoraSpiced Maple-Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top SambolAloo MasalaJammy Egg CurryCoconut Lamb BiryaniFennel Tom CollinsTurmeric-Banana Snacking CakeApricot-Saffron Frangipane Galette \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis incredibly fresh, beautifully photographed, powerful collection is a celebration of these farming families, their precious harvests, and how they season recipes with big flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/23\/2026 pg. 1 (EAN 9780063277823, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eKadri, Sana Javeri\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSana Javeri Kadri \u003c\/strong\u003eis the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co., a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity, transparency, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai, she now lives in Oakland, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoupy, Asha\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAsha Loupy\u003c\/b\u003e is a recipe developer and writer with more than a decade of experience in the specialty food industry, from cheese monger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. She's written for \u003ci\u003eBon Appétit, Food52, Epicurious\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. 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