Mrs LC's Table

A lively exploration of the Kayasth foodscape through an intimate portrait of a family’s – and a community’s – social mores. Known as much for the lavishness of its dining table spreads as for its intellectual and cultural capital, the Kayasth community, spread across many parts of India, has a unique history that has over centuries influenced its amazingly varied ‘fusion’ cuisine. In Mrs LC’s Table, Anoothi Vishal presents a rich account of the world of the Kayasths and its famed khatirdari, or