The Jackfruit Chronicles

Shahnaz Ahsan

Summary

From award-winning food writer and novelist Shahnaz Ahsan comes a heartfelt memoir: The Jackfruit Chronicles. 
With insight and love, Ahsan guides us through the vibrant flavours and captivating story of Bengali food and its place in Britain. Beginning with the arrival of her grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in the 1950s, this is a spellbinding journey not just through one family story, but also the broader tale of the Bangladeshi diaspora’s quest for a new life in Britain. 
Ahsan beautifully weaves together this narrative of migration and hope with treasured family recipes, including dishes like sour tomato broth, jackfruit kofta curry, lentil fritters, fish with clementine peels and much more. 
The Jackfruit Chronicles is a moving exploration of family, food and what it means to belong. 
In her latest non-fiction book, The Jackfruit Chronicles, Shahnaz Ahsan presents a captivating autobiography that explores the cultural and culinary traditions of South Asia. The book, which is a top pick among memoirs, offers a unique insight into Indian cooking and travel. 
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HarperCollins 2025

Duration: about 6 hours (05:44:34)
Publishing date: 2025-07-31; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —