Following the success of Meena Pathak's first book, Flavours of India, this new book focuses on cooking for family and friends. With over 100 recipes divided into five chapters with different themes--quick fixes, everyday family meals, easy entertaining, home comforts and special occasions--there is something for everyone. Dishes include vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, quick and easy recipes as well as authentic and fusion foods. Written in her friendly style with lots of tips and ideas, Meena explains the type of food to serve people who are not familiar with Indian cuisine and how to introduce new flavours to children.
Come home with Meena Pathak, the creative force behind Patak’s, the world’s most popular brand of Indian food. Her delicious and well-illustrated follow-up to Flavors of India features 100 recipes for authentic dishes she would prepare in her own kitchen, for family and friends. These simple, healthy, and delectable creations—made from readily available ingredients—dispel the myth that Indian cuisine is only about rich curries and complicated spices. With chapters on quick fixes, fast family meals, entertaining, and special occasions, Meena makes the cooking easy. The meals range from Spicy French Toast to Bombay Mixed Vegetable Sandwich to elaborate Smoked Lamb with Nutty Barfi. All the basics are covered, including storing and preparing spices, time-saving ideas, and cooking techniques.
Over 180 delicious Indian recipes from Meena Pathak are brought together in this superb collection. Simple, quick recipes for busy cooks as well as more elaborate concoctions for special occasions. With invaluable information on preparation, ingredients and serving suggestions throughout, there are personal anecdotes to offer an insight into the secrets of authentic Indian cooking.
Coinciding with Patak's 50th anniversary celebrations comes this fantastic new collection of recipes. From the classic to the contemporary, Meena Pathak shares her family favourites. This is a book about celebrating traditions while reflecting the changes in Indian cuisine. 100 recipes, from tasty snacks to sumptuous desserts; quick and easy to prepare, using a variety of ingredients and spices; includes a section on basic recipes and preparations; fascinating feature pages throughout the book on a variety of topics, from samosas to Diwali.--From publisher's description.
Indian food's popularity continues to grow, and more people are cooking Indian dishes for themselves at home now. This book brings together over 180 delicious Indian recipes from Meena Pathak.
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