Thali Futures: Queer Talk on India's Food Revolution

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Thali Futures: Queer Talk on India's Food Revolution

What happens when tradition meets transformation, and spice gets a side of sass? Thali Futures is a bold, unapologetic exploration of India's dynamic food landscape through a queer lens — a vibrant, delicious journey where culture, identity, and innovation collide.

From street food stalls slaying the metropolitan scene to cloud kitchens serving chai-flavored cocktails, this book spills the chai on how India's food traditions are evolving in the face of climate change, urbanization, and global influences. But this isn't just about food — it's about how queerness and desi flavors redefine belonging, sustainability, and equity.

What's Inside:

• Street Food Realness: How India's iconic chaat and golgappa are adapting to serve new tastes while staying true to their roots.

• Plant-Based Divas: Millets, jackfruit, and lab-grown chicken are stealing the show, with a side of eco-chic sustainability.

• Queer Perspectives: Food as a medium of resistance, celebration, and community for India's LGBTQIA+ voices.

• Tech on the Menu: AI kitchens, hydroponic farms, and drone-powered agriculture reshaping what lands on our thalis.

With humor, depth, and plenty of spice, Thali Futures unpacks the delicious complexity of India's food revolution, weaving in queer stories that celebrate resilience and innovation. It's a call to savor the past, embrace the future, and reclaim the plate as a space for inclusivity and joy.

Whether you're a foodie, a changemaker, or someone who just loves a bit of masala in your life, Thali Futures will leave you hungry for more. Pull up a chair, darling. The thali of tomorrow is here — and everyone's invited. ??