--- product_id: 114639922 title: "Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen" brand: "monica bhide" price: "303.92 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/114639922-modern-spice-inspired-indian-flavors-for-the-contemporary-kitchen store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen **Brand:** monica bhide **Price:** 303.92 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen by monica bhide - **How much does it cost?** 303.92 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/114639922-modern-spice-inspired-indian-flavors-for-the-contemporary-kitchen) ## Best For - monica bhide enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted monica bhide brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen ## Images ![Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ANnmeoXkL.jpg) ![Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51tF05kK0BL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enchanting & Inspiring *by N***I on June 17, 2011* Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary KitchenMonica Bhide is quite possibly one of the brightest rising stars in the Indian culinary horizon. She is as much at home rubbing shoulders with culinary giants such as Jose Andres & Sanjeev Kapoor as she is fielding questions and comments from a slew of over enthusiastic bloggers via her facebook page and her website. An engineer by academic training, she is the author of three successful books and writes extensively about food, traditions & culture for major publications.Modern Spice is one of those books that takes its time to sink into, and when it does, completely enchants you into falling in love with the stories and recipes contained within. Its a beautifully balanced set of essays and anecdotes from the author's life, interspersed between a collection of about 120 unique recipes.At first glance, some of the recipes may well elicit a comment of "oh this, c'mon its so simple/humble, I make it practically every week" . And yet, it escapes us that this very simplicity is what makes it so delicious & memorable.The recipes contain a collection of day to day simple yet memorable dishes that we live on & look forward to at an intimate family dinner or a gathering of friends. The thoughts and words and (some) recipes are those of a wife, a mother, a nervous graduate student rather than an established author, and Ms. Bhide excels at communicating this in the book. Just as the reader warms up to the fuzzy home made creations, the creative streak of the author becomes evident in such novel dishes as the savory cheesecakes (baked in phyllo pastry shells) paired with a red pepper and tomatillo chutney. And I've not even begun to describe the array of delightful offerings in the beverage section such as the guava bellini and Tamarind Margarita, attributed to Chef K.N.Vinod of Indique Heights in Chevy Chase, MD.The essays speak to, and relate on a personal level with the reader. Reminiscences of the author's childhood in New Delhi, of her 'dadi maa' lovingly crushing rotis before feeding her children & grand kids at dinner, or one of my favorites (something I completely identified with personally), her love affair with 'chaat masala', and the quest to locate and retain for the long term, a suitable 'supplier'... of ready made rotis in the US! The quirks that everyone of us is endowed with, and makes us human. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Indian recipes that work in an American kitchen *by K***K on January 27, 2011* This cookbook has been a great addition to my kitchen. While I love Indian food, I often struggle to pull off recipes in my own home because it's difficult to obtain the right ingredients. Fortunately, many of the recipes in this book use recipes that are easy to access (yes, I had to make a special trip to Whole Foods for some, but that's still obtainable). And while the ingredients are easier to find, the recipes are still inventive and interesting (it's more than just a book filled with dal and chicken recipes). I personally enjoyed the short stories scattered throughout the book. However, they don't dominate the book, so if they're not your cup o' tea, you won't be too distracted by them. The photographs in this book are mouthwatering, and will make you want to try every recipe. Not only has this book become a staple in my kitchen, but I have given it twice as a gift to adventurous cooks, with rave reviews from the recipients. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Accessible Indian Recipes, Easy Reading, too! *by J***L on April 6, 2014* I found out about this book from a blog I read regularly. The book and 4 recipes I have tried definitely live up to the reviewer's comments and recommendation. The author also includes wonderful stories of her family recipes which bring the book more alive for me - I am an oral historian, so really 'into' that kind of backstory richness. The recipes are written very clearly and simply and are easy to follow with good tips for substitutions - or alternative flavoring - in many cases. I also like Madhur Jaffrey's books but this is a different generation's take on many of the classics. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/114639922-modern-spice-inspired-indian-flavors-for-the-contemporary-kitchen](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/114639922-modern-spice-inspired-indian-flavors-for-the-contemporary-kitchen) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-09*