Spiced Layers: The Love Affair Between Rice, Meat, and Masala

Spiced Layers: The Love Affair Between Rice, Meat, and Masala

Author: Yasmin Qureshi

Narrator: Clara McDonald

Step into a kitchen where every grain tells a story, every spice holds a memory, and every layered dish is a celebration of tradition, love, and flavor. In Spiced Layers, celebrated food writer Yasmin Qureshi invites listeners on an aromatic journey through the rich, soulful world of South Asian rice dishes—where biryanis shimmer with saffron, pilafs whisper with cinnamon, and slow-cooked meats melt into fragrant masalas.

From family feasts to quiet weeknight comforts, each recipe is wrapped in cultural warmth and personal memory, guiding listeners through the art of layering spices, textures, and techniques. Narrated with grace by Clara McDonald, this audiobook brings to life not only the how-tos of beloved recipes but the heartbeats behind them—evoking bustling markets, simmering pots, and the unspoken love passed through generations.

Perfect for food lovers, storytellers, and anyone who’s ever found joy at the bottom of a rice pot, Spiced Layers is more than a cookbook—it’s an audible feast.

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Release date

Audiobook: 22 July 2025