Within this volume are 350 user-friendly recipes from all over India, a country whose diverse cultures and religions are reflected in its cuisine. The recipes include background information and are designed to educate cooks in order to make them more comfortable with Indian food.
Discover the fabulous wealth of India's vegetarian culinary tradition with these authentic and delectable dishes from a best-selling author, together with an informative introduction to regional traditions, ingredients and preparation. ,
Indian cooking is an exciting and exotic cuisine -- now it's easier than ever. This updated edition of Suneeta's bestseller features 8 new additional photos as well as 30 brand new recipes. Each dish is richly flavored but not complicated to create at home. More than 150 recipes are easy for beginners to make while also appealing to experienced home cooks or to those already familiar with Indian cuisine. The authentic flavors flourish in these easy-toprepare recipes. The author's repertoire of exciting and inspired recipes includes classic recipes from North and South India and her personal favorites that have been adapted for North American kitchens. The delicious recipes in this book range from snacks and appetizers to poultry, fish and vegetarian meals. There are also chapters dedicated to accompaniments like chutneys, sweets and beverages which truly make for an authentic Indian dining experience. Here are just some of the delights: Chicken Tikka Masala, Pork Vindaloo, South Indian Lentil and Vegetable Stew Curried Spinach and Cheese (Saag Panir), Basmati Rice Layered with Fragrant Chicken Coconut Chutney-Coated Fish Parcels, Masala-Coated Baked Chicken, Sindhi Fritters Tomato Raita, Hot Pineapple Chutney, Caramelized Carrot Pudding. In keeping with traditional Indian cooking, there are 75 vegetarian dishes. Vaswani shares her wealth of Indian cooking experience and knowledge by providing insightful cooking tips and techniques throughout the book. She has even provided information on where ingredients can be sourced and, if necessary, how to make substitutions. This is the perfect place for home cooks to begin creating great Indian dishes.
From Mom with Love, fondly written by a loving mother for her children, is perhaps the only cookbook that contains recipes for everyday cooking in typical Indian households in addition to fancy food such as Goan Shrimp Curry and Tandoori Chicken. The book includes sixty-eight clearly marked Vegan recipes, a complete list of spices, legumes, beans, and the pots and pans you need to start cooking, and a pantry list for beginners and another one for more committed and experienced cooks in a format that you can take right to the store with you. The most special and unique feature of this book is the TLC tips-little shortcuts and secrets that will make your cooking easier, yet delicious. From Mom with Love is often the top seller at Amazon in Indian books and in the top two or three in Asian cooking, and is frequently in the top ten at Amazon in the Entertaining and Special Occasion Cooking Categories.
Love Indian food but feel it's too daunting to recreate at home? Those complex authentic flavors! Those dozens of spice blends! The long prep time! Fear not. Award-winning cooking teacher Raghavan Iyer puts the breeze and ease into Indian cooking. Taking a heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach, he introduces cooks to one of the world's most popular cuisines. With his natural charm and enthusiasm, Raghavan begins each chapter by explaining the recipe choices, what techniques are included, and a suggested order in which to approach the recipes. The book's 100 authentic recipes use only ingredients readily available at the local supermarket. Taking into account time restraints, each dish can be quickly assembled and will give home cooks the confidence to create knockout Tandoori Chicken, Coconut Squash with Chiles, Turmeric Hash Browns, Saffron-Pistachio Ice Cream Bars, and Mango Bread Pudding with Chai Spices. From basic breads to chutneys and savory pickles, from tasty dal to fragrant basmati rice pilafs, from crispy starters to enjoy with a Slumdog Martini, Indian Cooking Unfolded is a 21st-century approach to one of the most ancient—and popular—cuisines.
Master the Recipes that Nourish and Sustain a Nation of 1.3 Billion People! A Taste of India: The Complete Indian Cookbook Includes: All the basic information you will need to get started with Indian Cooking Basic Techniques of the Indian Kitchen with detailed directions 70 Recipes of Indian Masalas (Both powders and pastes) 65 Indian Vegetarian Curries 60 Indian Dal Recipes: Dried Beans, Lentils, and Peas 40 Indian Paneer Cheese Snacks, Curries, and Other Paneer Dishes 40 Indian Chicken Curries, and Other Chicken Dishes 50 Indian Lamb/Mutton Curries, and Other Meat Dishes 30 Indian Seafood Curries, and Other Seafood Dishes 12 Indian Egg Curries, and Other Egg Dishes 60 Indian Rice Recipes: Pulao (Pilaf), Biryani, and Khichadi 60 Indian Bread Recipes: Griddle Breads, Deep Fried Breads, Tandoori Breads, Crepes, and Pancakes 112 Vegetable Sides to Enjoy with Indian Breads 51 Indian Yogurt (Raita) Recipes 40 Indian Salad Recipes 50 Indian Soup Recipes 45 Indian Chutney Recipes 34 Kebab Recipes 26 Indian Pakora Recipes 10 Indian Samosa Recipes 7 Spicy Indian Relish Mixes 8 Indian Mathiya Recipes 10 Indian Potato Snack Recipes 7 Indian Croquettes and Dumplings (Vadae) 3 Steamed Rice Cake (Idli)Recipes 6 Bean and Rice Cakes (Dhokla)Recipes 5 Other Indian Street Foods 22 Indian Pickle Recipes 42 Indian Desserts 23 Indian Beverages
Taste the real thing and discover the delights of home-cooked Indian food Indian food—delicious, diverse, and not as difficult to cook as you might think! In Indian Cooking For Dummies, you’ll learn the fundamentals, plus over 100 make-at-home recipes for your Indian favorites. Even newbie cooks will have no trouble making these easy and delectable dishes right at home. With this book, you’ve got a suite of recipes to suit every dietary need (vegetarians, rejoice!), spice tolerance, and skill level. When you crave a Bengaluru breakfast, Lucknow lunch, or Delhi dinner, Indian Cooking For Dummies is for you. Inside, you’ll learn the steps and secrets used in all the regions of India, so you can create a perfect, balanced Indian meal in your kitchen. With pro suggestions and tips about key ingredients and dish pairings, you’ll be eating healthy, hearty, flavorful food in no time. Imagine your own stay-at-home buffet of rice, Indian breads, curried meats, creamy lentils, aromatic vegetables, raitas, chutneys, relishes, and more. Hungry yet? Cook authentic Indian appetizers, snacks, main courses, desserts, drinks, and popular vegetarian dishes Discover regional Indian cuisine and the ingredients, techniques, and spices unique to each Eat healthily and cook from scratch, without spending too much time in the kitchen Enjoy expert advice on how to make a meal for one or feed a large family, Indian style For flavor, aroma, variety, and sheer pleasure, Indian food is tops—and you can make it yourself, with this friendly Dummies guide!
Discover the diverse (and delicious) cuisines of South India. Indian food is as complex, broad, and varied as the country itself—and it's time to bring that expanse of flavors to your kitchen. Drawing on the rich traditions of South India, The Essential South Indian Cookbook will take your taste buds somewhere they've probably never been before. The Essential South Indian Cookbook lets you explore the rarely-tasted regional cuisines of India's southern states. Travel to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra as you sample delicious foods and learn how each of these areas contributed to the rich traditions of Indian dining. The Essential South Indian Cookbook includes: 75 South Indian recipes—Discover a mouthwatering variety of unique and flavorful dishes that include idli (savory rice cake), dosa (rice crepes), sambar (vegetable stew), chutneys, and more. Taste the south—You'll enjoy an Indian cookbook that examines the varied histories of South India's states—and their contributions to the legacy of Indian food. True Indian kitchen—Learn how to keep your flavors authentic in this Indian cookbook, filled with advice for selecting essential spices and must-have cookware. Earn a new stamp on your culinary passport with the help of The Essential South Indian Cookbook.