Essentially East Indian Seafood

<p><strong><em>Best in the World - Seafood Category - Gourmand World Cookbook Awards Winner 2025</em></strong></p><p></p><p>The Portuguese ruled Bombay from 1534 to 1661 when they gave the island to the British. The East Indian community absorbed their culture and flavours into their homes and kitchens - and never let them go. This is that cooking: 55 Indo-Portuguese seafood recipes that most of the world has never tasted.</p><p></p><p>In our family Wednesday and Friday were 'fishy-day' - a beloved tradition in many East Indian homes. From the modest Pakat (Skate/Ray) or Mushi (Milk Shark) Lonvas to Stuffed Pomfret and Surmai Moile and the monsoon delights of Gaboli (Fish Roe) these are Mom's and Granny's recipes written so anyone can make them.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Essentially East Indian Seafood: Recipes from Abby's Hearth</em></strong> features 55 recipes of coastal Indo-Portuguese seafood cooking - fish shellfish sides and accompaniments.</p>