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Book 50 Indian Curry Creation Recipes for Home

Download or read book 50 Indian Curry Creation Recipes for Home written by Kelly Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing "50 Indian Curry Creation Recipes for Home," a culinary journey that delves into the heart of Indian cuisine, inviting both novice and seasoned cooks to embark on a flavorful adventure. This cookbook goes beyond traditional recipes, weaving together the vibrant tapestry of India's diverse culinary traditions, regional influences, and the rich stories behind each curry. Immerse yourself in the intoxicating aromas and robust flavors as you explore a curated collection of recipes, ranging from the iconic Butter Chicken of North India to the fiery Chettinad Chicken from the southern coastal regions. "50 Indian Curry Creation Recipes for Home" not only provides step-by-step instructions for crafting authentic Indian curries but also shares the cultural significance of each dish, ensuring a holistic and immersive cooking experience. Unlock the secrets of Indian spices with our comprehensive guide, demystifying the art of blending and balancing flavors to create the perfect curry. From the piquant notes of cumin to the warm embrace of cardamom, this cookbook celebrates the alchemy of spices that transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary masterpieces. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast seeking to broaden your repertoire or a home chef eager to recreate the vibrant tastes of India, "50 Indian Curry Creation Recipes for Home" invites you to savor the essence of Indian cooking, one delectable curry at a time.

Book The Great Curries of India

Download or read book The Great Curries of India written by Camellia Panjabi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1995 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this stunningly illustrated book, Camellia Panjabi takes the reader on a journey through the sights, smells, and tastes of the centerpiece of the Indian meal, the curry." -- inside cover.

Book The Curry Guy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dan Toombs
  • Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
  • Release : 2017-05-04
  • ISBN : 1787130924
  • Pages : 324 pages

Download or read book The Curry Guy written by Dan Toombs and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dan Toombs (aka The Curry Guy) has perfected the art of replicating British Indian Restaurant (BIR) cooking after travelling around the UK, sampling dishes, learning the curry house kitchen secrets and refining those recipes at home. In other words, Dan makes homemade curries that taste just like a takeaway from your favourite local but in less time and for less money. Dan has learnt through the comments left on his blog and social media feeds that people are terribly let down when they make a chicken korma or a prawn bhuna from other cookbooks and it taste nothing like the dish they experience when they visit a curry house... but they thank him for getting it right. The Curry Guy shows all BIR food lovers around the world how to make their favourite dishes at home. Each of the classic curry sauces are given, including tikka masala, korma, dopiazza, pasanda, madras, dhansak, rogan josh, vindaloo, karai, jalfrezi, bhuna and keema. Popular vegetable and sides dishes are there as accompaniments, aloo gobi, saag aloo and tarka dhal, plus samosas, pakoras, bhaji, and pickles, chutneys and raitas. Of course, no curry is complete without rice or naan. Dan shows you how to cook perfect pilau rice or soft pillowy naan every time.

Book Minimalist Baker s Everyday Cooking

Download or read book Minimalist Baker s Everyday Cooking written by Dana Shultz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated cookbook from the immensely popular food blog Minimalist Baker, featuring 101 all-new simple, vegan recipes that all require 10 ingredients or less, 1 bowl or 1 pot, or 30 minutes or less to prepare Dana Shultz founded the Minimalist Baker blog in 2012 to share her passion for simple cooking and quickly gained a devoted worldwide following. Now, in this long-awaited debut cookbook, Dana shares 101 vibrant, simple recipes that are entirely plant-based, mostly gluten-free, and 100% delicious. Packed with gorgeous photography, this practical but inspiring cookbook includes: • Recipes that each require 10 ingredients or less, can be made in one bowl, or require 30 minutes or less to prepare. • Delicious options for hearty entrées, easy sides, nourishing breakfasts, and decadent desserts—all on the table in a snap • Essential plant-based pantry and equipment tips • Easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes with standard and metric ingredient measurements Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking is a totally no-fuss approach to cooking for anyone who loves delicious food that happens to be healthy too.

Book Indian Cooking Unfolded

    Book Details:
  • Author : Raghavan Iyer
  • Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
  • Release : 2013-07-30
  • ISBN : 0761177000
  • Pages : 341 pages

Download or read book Indian Cooking Unfolded written by Raghavan Iyer and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Book The Greatest Indian Curries Ever Created

Download or read book The Greatest Indian Curries Ever Created written by Meera Joshi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Black and White Edition***A Cookbook of 50 Delicious Curry Recipes Direct from India Nothing beats a true Indian curry, the combination of tastes and aromas never fails to entice! The perfect curry is a fantastic combination of dried spices, fresh herbs and aromatics. This book is a celebration of some of the greatest tasting curry recipes ever created. Meera Joshi provides a curry book that takes you on an adventure of dal, vegetarian, meat-based, accompaniments and masala blends that truly embodies the great tastes and smells that we all love about curry. Fantastic, authentic recipes from the many states of India. Spice up your palette with India's greatest! Carefully selected, mouth-watering curry recipes known to be the most popular throughout India and favorites of many around the world. Why not give yourself the ability to create great tasting curry dishes that you may have experienced before, as well as introducing yourself to some that you may not be familiar with. Create vegetarian and meat-based curry greats such as: Mullingatawny Kaju Curry Dal Dhokli Saag Paneer Chicken Balti Rogan Josh Butter Chicken Beef Vindaloo Chicken Tikka Masala Create wonderful curry accompaniments and blends: Upma Roti Chutney Basmati Rice Garam Masala And many more Need a choice of curry recipes to cater for a variety of dietary requirements? It can be difficult when choosing recipes that are suitable for a variety of tastes and needs, inside you'll find easy to follow curry recipes for vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters alike. Prepare for your dinner party or celebration with confidence in the knowledge that there is enough recipe variation to cater for all. Whether your guest is a curry guy or girl, this curry cookbook is clearly divided into dietary requirement sections to ensure that everyone will have the privilege of experiencing a great curry. Whether you were once a native or have origins from India, or whether you simply have a love of curry, use this cookbook as your ultimate curry bible. This is a practical guide to show that curry is easy when you know how! Get started on your Indian curry adventure!

Book 50 Greatest Curries of India

Download or read book 50 Greatest Curries of India written by Camellia Panjabi and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects various dishes from all over India - from the classic Goa Lamb Vindaloo to the exotic Gujarat Mango and Yogurt Curry. This book features: the philosophy of Indian food; what exactly is a curry; using spices, herbs and chillies; and, planning an Indian meal and suggested menus. The secret to creating authentic Indian curries at home lies within these fabulous pages. A feast for the senses, this mini format of 50 Great Curries of India is the world's best-selling curry book. It explains how to add taste, aroma and colour to create that perfect curry. Dishes are collected from all over India - from the classic Goa Lamb Vindaloo to the more exotic Gujarat Mango and Yogurt Curry and all are accompanied by tantalising photography to inspire and excite. Other features of the book include the philosophy of Indian food, using spices, herbs and chillies, planning an Indian meal and suggested menus. This revised edition comes with more recipes than ever and full colour photography throughout.

Book An Invitation to Indian Cooking

Download or read book An Invitation to Indian Cooking written by Madhur Jaffrey and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful fiftieth-anniversary edition of the essential Indian cookbook—"the final word on the subject" (The New York Times)—featuring a new introduction by the author and a new foreword by Yotam Ottolenghi An instant classic upon publication, this book teaches home cooks perfect renditions of dishes such as Mulligatawny Soup, Whole Wheat Samosas, and Chicken Biryani, alongside Green Beans with Mustard, Khitcherie Unda (scrambled eggs, Indian style), and Nargisi Kofta (large meatballs stuffed with hard-boiled eggs). The “queen of Indian cooking" (Saveur), Madhur Jaffrey helped introduce generations of American home cooks to the foods of the subcontinent. In An Invitation to Indian Cooking—widely considered one of the best cookbooks of all time and enshrined in the James Beard Foundation’s Cookbook Hall of Fame—Jaffrey gives readers a sweeping survey of the rich culinary traditions of her home. Living in London and homesick, she was prompted to re-create the dishes of her Delhi childhood. Jaffrey taught herself the art of Indian cuisine and, in this groundbreaking book, she shares those lessons with us all. Featuring more than 160 recipes, the book covers everything from appetizers, soups, vegetables, and meats to fish, chutneys, breads, desserts, and more. From recipes for formal occasions to the making of everyday staples such as dals, pickles, and relishes, Jaffrey’s “invitation” has proved irresistible for generations of American home cooks. Beautifully redesigned—and with a new foreword by the author and a new introduction by superfan, Yotam Ottolenghi—and featuring Jaffrey's own illustrations, this anniversary edition celebrates An Invitation to Indian Cooking’s half a century as the go-to text on Indian cooking.

Book 660 Curries

    Book Details:
  • Author : Raghavan Iyer
  • Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
  • Release : 2016-07-05
  • ISBN : 0761187464
  • Pages : 832 pages

Download or read book 660 Curries written by Raghavan Iyer and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curry is Salmon with Garlic and Turmeric. Curry is Grilled Chicken with Cashew-Tomato Sauce. Curry is Asparagus with Tomato and Crumbled Paneer. Curry is Lamb with Yellow Split Peas, Chunky Potatoes with Spinach, Tamarind Shrimp with Coconut Milk, Baby Back Ribs with a Sweet-Sour Glaze and Vinegar Sauce, Basmati Rice with Fragrant Curry Leaves. Curry is vivid flavors, seasonal ingredients, a kaleidoscope of spices and unexpected combinations. And 660 Curries is the gateway to the world of Indian cooking, demystifying one of the world's great cuisines. Presented by the IACP award–winning Cooking Teacher of the Year (2004), Raghavan Iyer, 660 Curries is a joyous food-lover's extravaganza. Mr. Iyer first grounds us in the building blocks of Indian flavors—the interplay of sour (like tomatoes or yogurt), salty, sweet, pungent (peppercorns, chiles), bitter, and the quality of unami (seeds, coconuts, and the like). Then, from this basic palette, he unveils an infinite art. There are appetizers—Spinach Fritters, Lentil Dumplings in a Buttermilk Coconut Sauce—and main courses—Chicken with Lemongrass and Kaffir-Lime Leaves, Lamb Loin Chops with an Apricot Sauce. Cheese dishes—Pan-Fried Cheese with Cauliflower and Cilantro; bean dishes—Lentil Stew with Cumin and Cayenne. And hundreds of vegetable dishes—Sweet Corn with Cumin and Chiles, Chunky Potatoes with Golden Raisins, Baby Eggplant Stuffed with Cashew Nuts and Spices. There are traditional, regional curries from around the subcontinent and contemporary curries. Plus all the extras: biryanis, breads, rice dishes, raitas, spice pastes and blends, and rubs. curry, n.—any dish that consists of either meat, fish, poultry, legumes, vegetables, or fruits, simmered in or covered with a sauce, gravy, or other liquid that is redolent with any number of freshly ground and very fragrant spices and/or herbs.

Book At Home with Madhur Jaffrey

Download or read book At Home with Madhur Jaffrey written by Madhur Jaffrey and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For all who love the magical flavors of good Indian cooking and want to reproduce effortlessly some of the delectable dishes from that part of the world, here is a groundbreaking cookbook from the multi-James Beard Award–winning author who is revered as the “queen of Indian cooking” (Saveur). By deconstructing age-old techniques and reducing the number of steps in a recipe, as well as helping us to understand the nature of each spice and seasoning, she enables us to make Indian dishes part of our everyday cooking. • First, she tantalizes us with bite-size delights to snack on with drinks or tea. • A silky soup is mellowed with coconut milk; a spinach-and-ginger soup is perfumed with cloves. • Fish and seafood are transformed by simple rubs and sauces and new ways of cooking. • A lover of eggs and chicken dishes, Jaffrey offers fresh and easy ways to cook them, including her favorite masala omelet and simple poached eggs over vegetables. There’s chicken from western Goa cooked in garlic, onion, and a splash of vinegar; from Bombay, it’s with apricots; from Delhi, it’s stewed with spinach and cardamom; from eastern India, it has yogurt and cinnamon; and from the south, mustard, curry leaves, and coconut. • There is a wide range of dishes for lamb, pork, and beef with important tips on what cuts to use for curries, kebabs, and braises. • There are vegetable dishes, in a tempting array—from everyday carrots and greens in new dress to intriguing ways with eggplant and okra—served center stage for vegetarians or as accompaniments. • At the heart of so many Indian meals are the dals, rice, and grains, as well as the little salads, chutneys, and pickles that add sparkle, and Jaffrey opens up a new world of these simple pleasures. Throughout, Madhur Jaffrey’s knowledge of and love of these foods is contagious. Here are the dishes she grew up on in India and then shared with her own family and friends in America. And now that she has made them so accessible to us, we can incorporate them confidently into our own kitchen, and enjoy the spice and variety and health-giving properties of this delectable cuisine.

Book An Indian Housewife S Recipe Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : Laxmi Khurana
  • Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
  • Release : 1996-01-01
  • ISBN : 9788172245450
  • Pages : 162 pages

Download or read book An Indian Housewife S Recipe Book written by Laxmi Khurana and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Indian Housewife s Recipe Book is a collection of over 100 traditional Indian recipes. Besides covering the more popular meat and sundry cookery, this book covers an array of starters, snacks, raitas, chutneys, pickles, sweets, dals and vegetable dishe

Book Curry   Kimchi

    Book Details:
  • Author : Unmi Abkin
  • Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
  • Release : 2019-10-29
  • ISBN : 1635861586
  • Pages : 177 pages

Download or read book Curry Kimchi written by Unmi Abkin and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In their western Massachusetts-based restaurant Coco & The Cellar Bar, chefs Unmi Abkin and Roger Taylor create well-balanced, boldly flavored signature dishes shaped by Abkin’s Korean and Mexican-American upbringing. In Curry & Kimchi, they open their kitchen secrets up to the home cook, sharing their foundational dressings, salsas, broths, and infused oils and the dishes that feature them, through recipes that are delightfully simple to execute and beautifully complex in flavor. Honey Miso Dressing lends full-bodied taste to Honey Miso Noodle Salad, while Shoyu Ramen Broth (made in an Instant Pot) is the key ingredient in Coco Shoyu Ramen. Other favorites include a Korean-inspired take on Bolognese sauce for Korean Spaghetti and Korean Sloppy Joes, Chow Fun Sauce (for Coriander Shrimp Chow Fun), Scallion Ginger Jam (for Clay Pot Miso Chicken), and Ponzu Sauce (for Miso-Glazed Cod Rice Bowl). Together with vivid restaurant photography that shows elegant plating suggestions, Abkin and Taylor’s recipes give home cooks the building blocks to preparing meals with remarkable clarity of flavor.

Book Seven Pots of Tea

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nandita Godbole
  • Publisher : Nandita Godbole
  • Release : 2020-12-04
  • ISBN : 1940957265
  • Pages : 300 pages

Download or read book Seven Pots of Tea written by Nandita Godbole and published by Nandita Godbole. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rethink Tea... Rethink Chai. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water. Ayurveda, derived from ancient Indian texts, offers many guidelines for a holistic, health-centered lifestyle – including food and beverages. Seven Pots of Tea is the first cookbook of its kind that allows readers to explore Ayurveda through tea, and vice-versa through dozens of simple recipes. Seven Pots of Tea combines holistic wisdom and health goals an easy, accessible format to improve readers’ perspectives on their favorite beverage. It highlights many easy to make herbal teas, tisanes and brews that can integrate into existing routines of self-care to promote overall wellness. Designed as an informative reference book with practical tips, Seven Pots of Tea is just as much for beginners who want to make subtle changes to just one part of their daily routine, as it is for those who are looking for a substantive collection of Ayurvedic teas, brews, tisanes, and healthy snacks to pair with their beloved brews. The first half of the cookbook offers context: India’s historical relationship to medicinal beverages and its relationship to tea and chai; a primer on the principles of Ayurveda; and detailed notes on the Ayurvedic considerations of the cooking tool and attributes of nearly a hundred fruits, herbs, and spices featured in the cookbook. This section also elaborates on the concept of Rasa, the six essential flavors (sweet, sour, spicy, salty, bitter, and astringent) and then encourages readers to explore the recipes through this renewed lens of flavor. Enjoy recipes for several dozen brews and tisanes in Seven Pots of Tea as well as many kinds of chai from India, as well as several dozen nosh recipes. As a cookbook, it is designed to broaden a tea-enthusiasts’ appreciation beyond the varieties of tea-leaves. To close, Nandita includes a tabulated reference on Ayurvedic guide on herbs and spices that are used in this book. Readers who enjoy simple recipes, love herbal teas and brews, and are looking for ways to improve their lifestyle, will wholeheartedly embrace Seven Pots of Tea: an ayurvedic approach to sips & nosh. It is designed to dovetail into holiday self-care routines and make for a thoughtful and considerate holiday gift. ~~~~ Includes foreword by chef and author Suvir Saran. Foreword: "Seven Pots of Tea is a groundbreaking, one of a kind collection of classical wisdom carefully re-imagined for the modern kitchen......Through her visually striking photographs, detailed Ayurvedic spice notes, and easy recipes, Nandita reclaims and preserves classic Indian beverages and brews to begin our journey into mindful eating with a simple cup of ‘chai’." ~ Suvir Saran, Chef & Author of Instamatic and others. Peer Review: "Tea is so intrinsically intertwined with India, especially meals. I'm guilty of downing cup after cup of breakfast tea or chai without thinking of its origins or ayurvedic uses. Nandita is an excellent teacher, about the history of tea, how to make it and what to serve with it. This is the perfect guide for any tea lover." - Chandra Ram, author of 'The Complete Indian Instant Pot Cookbook: 130 Traditional and Modern Recipes' "Tea lovers everywhere can rejoice! This comprehensive book not only focuses on Ayurveda and tea culture but also provides a refreshing course in history in addition to the delicious tea recipes to delight your palate.” Chef K.N.Vinod, Restaurateur/Co-founder Indique Hospitality Group

Book 50 Easy Indian Curry Recipes for Home

Download or read book 50 Easy Indian Curry Recipes for Home written by Kelly Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "50 Easy Indian Curry Recipes for Home" is your ticket to simplified yet authentic Indian cuisine. From classic butter chicken to regional specialties like Goan fish curry, each recipe is designed for ease without sacrificing flavor. Discover essential spices, tips for perfecting each dish, and options for various dietary needs. Whether you're a curry novice or a seasoned chef, this cookbook brings the vibrant tastes of India to your table effortlessly.

Book Electric Pressure Cooker Curry Cookbook

Download or read book Electric Pressure Cooker Curry Cookbook written by Aneesha Gupta and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curry in a hurry—75 deliciously easy recipes from around the globe If delicious curry dishes are high on your takeout list, discover how an electric pressure cooker and this curry cookbook can bring convenient, cheaper versions than your beloved restaurant alternatives right to your kitchen. With 75 familiar recipes including Paneer and Spinach Curry and Thai Green Curry Chicken, the Electric Pressure Cooker Curry Cookbook gives home cooks of all skill levels the know-how to recreate them—all using a hands-off method. By operating at high/intense pressures under shorter cooking times, electric pressure cookers allow the authentic spices to release their natural oils and aromas, and ingredients to infuse their flavors in each other, mimicking the taste of a slow-cooked curry. In addition to a wide variety of globally inspired curry dishes, the recipes in this curry cookbook include spice blends, sides, and everything else you'll need for a well-rounded meal. Inside this curry cookbook you'll find: No passport required—This curry cookbook contains chapters organized by region, so you can quickly flip to the section or territory that interests you the most. Aroma inside—The sealing technique in the electric pressure cooker locks in those strong and aromatic spices. Save time and energy—Pressure cooking not only cuts active cooking time in half, but it also reduces energy usage with respect to long cook times. Discover an eclectic mix of curry recipes from around the world that deliver on flavor and authenticity.

Book 50 Great Curries of India 10th Anniversary Ed

Download or read book 50 Great Curries of India 10th Anniversary Ed written by Camellia Panjabi and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2005-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects various dishes from all over India - from the classic Goa Lamb Vindaloo to the exotic Gujarat Mango and Yogurt Curry. This book features: the philosophy of Indian food; what exactly is a curry; using spices, herbs and chillies; and, planning an Indian meal and suggested menus. The secret to creating authentic Indian curries at home lies within these fabulous pages. A feast for the senses, this mini format of 50 Great Curries of India is the world's best-selling curry book. It explains how to add taste, aroma and colour to create that perfect curry. Dishes are collected from all over India - from the classic Goa Lamb Vindaloo to the more exotic Gujarat Mango and Yogurt Curry and all are accompanied by tantalising photography to inspire and excite. Other features of the book include the philosophy of Indian food, using spices, herbs and chillies, planning an Indian meal and suggested menus. This revised edition comes with more recipes than ever and full colour photography throughout.

Book Indian Ish

    Book Details:
  • Author : Priya Krishna
  • Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
  • Release : 2019-04-23
  • ISBN : 1328482472
  • Pages : 263 pages

Download or read book Indian Ish written by Priya Krishna and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young food writer's witty and irresistible celebration of her mom's "Indian-ish" cooking--with accessible and innovative Indian-American recipes