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Masala Mamas: Recipes and stories from Indian women changing their communities through food and love Paperback – April 11, 2018

by Dr Elana Sztokman (Author, Editor)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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In the Kalwa slum in Mumbai, India, where harsh conditions make it difficult for some children to study, an amazing group of women is working to make sure that kids go to school. Meet the Masala Mamas, 16 women who live in the Kalwa slum who are dedicating their lives to providing hot meals for kids in school. Every morning, they cook hundreds of meals - hot nutritious meals from fresh ingredientsand aromatic spices. They cook with extra special love, care and dedication. Because their customers are the most important people in the world: children. These are their stories and their recipes. It is a cookbook like you've never seen before. It is about women, friendship, social change, Indian culture, and most of all love. All through food.
Proceeds from the book go to support the Masala Mamas in their workcombating malnutrition, hunger, and child labor among the children inslums in India.
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  1. Print length
    232 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Panoma Press
  4. Publication date
    April 11, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    10.04 x 0.91 x 8.11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1784529001
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1784529000
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The 'Masala Mamas' kitchen reflects the strength and voice that mothers and grandmothers have found... The stories and recipes will nourish the soul of every reader. -- Mandie Winston, Executive Director, JDC Global Response, Innovative Development (GRID) An incredibly informative and inspiring book. The Masala Mamas share their powerful life stories, their kitchen tips and techniques, as well as such wonderful recipes; I just can't wait to start cooking. -- Jenny Chandler, United Nations - Special Ambassador for International Year of Pulses 2016 Many themes run through the Masala Mamas Cookbook. One most important factor is about the powerful role of women in society and dedication towards their responsibilities. The book is not only a combination of various Indian recipes but also gives a homely feeling. All the ingredients used are natural and authentic. The recipes are nutritionally balanced. In short it is a bunch of beautifully crafted recipes that gives an insight into the Indian home kitchen. It is a remarkable book not only written skillfully but with a rare mix of loving attention and a deep sense of culinary art of an Indian woman. -- Chef Prashant Tikadia, Executive Chef - Meluha The Fern & Rodas, an Ecotel Hotel Finally we have an authentic Indian cookbook for the kosher home. This fabulous collection of authentic kosher Indian recipes show the home cook how fun and accessible Indian cuisine can be in our own kitchens with easy- to-follow recipes. --Naomi Nachman - The Aussie Gourmet and cookbook author Perfect For Pesach

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Panoma Press (April 11, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1784529001
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1784529000
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.87 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.04 x 0.91 x 8.11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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Elana Maryles Sztokman

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Dr. Elana Sztokman is a celebrated Jewish feminist activist, anthropologist, and educator, and two-time winner of the National Jewish Book Council Award. Her writings have appeared in The Atlantic, Slate, The Independent, Everyday Feminism, Forward, Lilith, Jewish Week, Ha'aretz, Jerusalem Post, Jerusalem Report, and more. Her work explores gender issues in Jewish culture, and she teaches, speaks, and consults around the world on these subjects. She is the founder of the Jewish Feminist Academy (www.jewishfeminism.org) that offers educational content and programs with Jewish feminist thought leaders. She blogs at A Jewish Feminist, (www.jewfem.com) and via her newsletter, The Roar. (elanasztokman.substack.com).

When Rabbis Abuse (Lioness Books, June 2022) is her sixth book.

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Sarah Nathan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. Great Cause.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021
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I visited the Masala Mama's in the slums outside of Mumbai last year, right before the pandemic shut down all travel. They made us a fantastic meal. It was amazing to see what these women were providing for their community - making lunches for all of the school children, and given the resources to be entrepreneurial and start their own catering business. Make their delicious recipes at home and support a great cause. Great book for your home kitchen or as a gift for a friend along with some staple Indian spices.
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John Utley
5.0 out of 5 stars Reference and Recipes!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018
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The text is accompanied by well chosen, highly professional photographs, and a thorough, illustrated review of spices. The vignettes about the persons contributing recipes add an additional facet to the presentation. Purchasing this book is an opportunity to to acquire a valuable resource as well as contribute to a good cause.
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kat
4.0 out of 5 stars what a beautiful book! the recipes are easy to follow and ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018
what a beautiful book! the recipes are easy to follow and delicious - but i love how the book is full of information about their lives and their world. I met these women when I was in India and they are so inspiring and beautiful!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Support the orphanage of homeless children
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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Excellent cook book . Nice unusual recipes
Not commercial restaurant stuff. Worth buying if u want authentic Indian home cooking. Worth buying & enjoy. Spend money
For a good cause to support children
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Asha
5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
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Beautifully written stories and recipes.
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Sandy S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cookbook and good cause
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2018
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Great veggie cookbook! Support a good cause too
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Jeri Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars Very authentic
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
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Beautiful photos. Lovely book.!
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Terry1694
1.0 out of 5 stars I am so very sad. Book does not work on Kindle.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021
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Unfortunately, I must return this beautiful book. I will contact the publishers and ask them to fix their Kindle version of this book and, hopefully, repurchase.
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FCN
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2021
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What an amazing book. Bought this as I travelled and lived in India and am missing some recipes for home style cooking. They are all here, beautifully presented. Very happy that the women in the Masala Mana’s Kitchen are getting some of the proceeds. Well done to all involved! Recommend the Curd Kadhai with kicheree and looking forward to working my way through.
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Alvin Newman
3.0 out of 5 stars Try it; you'll like it
Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2018
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pretty good recipes but a bit too much "filler" material. I hope there is a comoanion volume featuring non-vegetarian Kosher Indian cuisine.
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Maggi
5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2020
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What an AMAZING book. I have been cooking indian meals for 4 weeks and have already made loads of different recipes from this book. We aren't vegetarian but a lot of the side dishes are perfect and the sweets are to die for.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Will let you know when read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2018
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Have not read yet been too busy but looks good
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snowflake.girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Indian Cookbook I've tried!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2018
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Beautiful pictures and easy to follow recipes. I bought this book as a gift for my Mom, who's spent time in India, but I've been trying out the recipes until the time comes to give it away -I'll be buying a second copy for myself!
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