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Book Vegan Richa s Indian Kitchen

Download or read book Vegan Richa s Indian Kitchen written by Richa Hingle and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate plant-based Indian cookbook by the creator of VeganRicha.com, featuring breakfasts, snacks, one-pot meals, mains, flatbreads, and desserts. From delicious dals to rich curries, flat breads, savory breakfasts, snacks, and much more, this vegan cookbook brings you Richa Hingle’s collection of plant-based Indian recipes inspired by regional cuisines, Indian culture, local foods, and proven methods. Whether you want to enjoy Indian cooking, try some new spices, or add more protein to your meals using legumes and lentils, this book has got it covered. You’ll explore some well-known and new Indian flavor profiles that are easy to make in your own kitchen. Learn the secrets of eclectic Indian taste and textures, and discover meals in which pulses and vegetables are the stars of the dish. And once you taste Richa’s mouth-watering desserts, they will likely become your new favorites. Within these pages you will find recipes to please all the senses, including: • Mango Curry Tofu • Whole Roasted Cauliflower in Makhani Gravy • Baked Lentil Kachori Pastries • Quick Tamarind-Date Chutney • Avocado Naan • Fudgy Cardamom Squares The recipes have been designed to simplify complex vegan cooking procedures, and Richa’s workflow tips incorporate modern appliances and techniques from other cuisines to reduce cooking times. Replacement spices are indicated wherever possible, and Richa also provides alternatives and variations that allow people to be playful and creative with the Indian spices called for in the recipes. The restaurant-quality vegan recipes are ideal to make for yourself, for family, and for entertaining guests. “One of the Best Vegan Cookbooks of 2015”—Vegetarian Times “Whether you have a love affair with Indian food or are new to the flavors of one of the world’s greatest cuisines, you will be dazzled by Richa’s recipes and accessible style. . . . I can’t wait to keep cooking from one of the best cookbooks on Indian food (vegan or not) I’ve ever seen.” —Colleen Holland, co-founder of VegNews Magazine

Book The Indian Vegan Kitchen

Download or read book The Indian Vegan Kitchen written by Madhu Gadia and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of New Indian Home Cooking presents a fresh take on Indian recipes for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who loves Southeast Asian cuisine. Renowned nutritionist and cooking instructor Madhu Gadia delivers a wonderful new recipe collection that is perfect for vegans looking for fresh ideas, as well as anyone who savors healthy, light recipes that don?t compromise on authenticity. Unlike most Indian vegetarian cookbooks, this unique collection avoids dairy and eggs, highlighting vegetables, and making use of soy products and other simple substitutions. It also offers nutritional analyses, as well as notes on serving, history, and variations.

Book Vegan Indian Cooking

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anupy Singla
  • Publisher : Agate Publishing
  • Release : 2012-07-06
  • ISBN : 1572847026
  • Pages : 570 pages

Download or read book Vegan Indian Cooking written by Anupy Singla and published by Agate Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore traditional Indian cooking using vegan ingredients with this volume of simple yet unforgettable recipes by the author of Indian Slow Cooker. Cookbook author Anupy Singla shares the secret to preparing classic Indian dishes without using animal products. Vegan Indian Cooking features 140 recipes that use vegan alternatives to rich cream, butter, and meat. The result is a terrific addition to the culinary resources of any cook interested in either vegan or Indian cuisine. Singla—a mother of two, Indian emigre, and former TV news journalist—has a passion for easy, authentic Indian food. She shares recipes handed down from her mother as well as many she developed herself—including fusion recipes that pull together diverse traditions from across the Indian subcontinent. After launching her Indian As Apple Pie line of spices, Singla builds on her culinary expertise with flavorful recipes that make vegan Indian cooking accessible to even the most hurried home chef.

Book The Vegan Kitchen

Download or read book The Vegan Kitchen written by Anuradha Sawhney and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of the first books for the growing vegan population of India, the Vegan Kitchen: Bollywood Style! brings together recipes from no less than 50 leading names from the world of Bollywood, fashion and music, Anupan Kher, Dilip Kumar, Gulshan Grover, Hema Malini, John Abraham, Mahesh Bhatt, Om Puri, R. Madhavan, Rahul Khanna, Saira Banu, Sonakshi Sinha, Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Bala... these are just a few who have contributed their favourite recipes, showing how it's possible to incorporate a delicious, helathy vegan diet with no cholestrol - in other words, one with no animal products, including dairy - into your life. Appetizing photographs and tips on how to run a vegan kitchen ensure that it will find a place on any shelf. With forewords from two internationally renowned doctors and a leading fitness expert who explain how a nutritious vegan diet can help reverse heart disease, manage diabetes and reduce obesity, as well as promote fitness, this book is the perfect marriage of taste, glamour and health -vegan style." --Back cover.

Book New Indian Home Cooking

Download or read book New Indian Home Cooking written by Madhu Gadia and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gadia brings quintessential Indian dishes like specialty breads and tandoori chicken within easy reach of the home cook."--Publishers Weekly"Healthful Indian recipes aplenty...a welcome addition to any kitchen." --India Currents "Gadia conveys both a love of her cultural heritage and down-to-earth, easily understood guidelines for healthy eating. A sound resource on Indian cooking from a dietary standpoint." --Booklist New Indian Home Cooking features more than 100 quick and easy-to-prepare recipes--from appetizers to desserts--plus: sample meal plans * time-saving tips * vegetarian meals * nutritional analysis for each recipe * a glossary of cooking terms and ingredients * and more... Recipes include * Samosas and Naan * Subji Biriyani (vegetable-rice casserole) * Masoor Dal (lentil soup) * Tandoori Tari (barbecued chicken) * Machhi Kali Mirch (baked fish with black pepper) * Rogan Josh (lamb in yogurt sauce) * Pudina Chutney (mint chutney) * Kheer (rice pudding) * and more

Book Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking

Download or read book Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking written by Shubhra Ramineni and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eating fresh, locally-grown vegetables each day is healthy for you and the planet—and now, with this Indian cookbook, vegetarian meals don't have to be boring! This new vegetarian Indian cookbook by acclaimed author and caterer Shubhra Ramineni proves just how fun cooking with vegetables can be. It includes over 80 recipes showing you how to prepare vegetables and fruits the Indian way—with many easy-to-make vegan and gluten-free alternatives as well. When Ramineni became a mother, one of her top priorities was to ensure that healthy and delicious home-cooked vegetarian meals would be a central part of her daughter's childhood experience. Her mother is a nutritionist and skilled Indian cook, so with her help, Ramineni set about transforming the seemingly bland vegetarian diet into the fantastic array of great-tasting meals and snacks in this vegetarian cookbook. Indian cooks have a centuries-old tradition of crafting fresh vegetables into tempting meals, since India is the home of vegan and gluten-free eating. Ancient Indian Vedic practices have also resulted with India claiming the world's most extensive range of natural food flavorings—including many spices like turmeric, ginger, and cumin, which have proven health benefits. With a few of these Indian spices in your pantry, along with this cookbook, you can effortlessly whip up flavorful dishes, like: Split Chickpea and Zucchini Stew Coconut Vegetable Curry with Tofu Tandoori Tofu Kebabs Vegetable Pilaf And over 75 more, with vegan and gluten-free modifications! Your friends and family will be amazed at what you can create using vegetables!

Book Vegetarian India

    Book Details:
  • Author : Madhur Jaffrey
  • Publisher : Knopf
  • Release : 2015-10-27
  • ISBN : 1101874864
  • Pages : 450 pages

Download or read book Vegetarian India written by Madhur Jaffrey and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “queen of Indian cooking” (Saveur) and seven-time James Beard Award–winning author shares the delectable, healthful, vegetable- and grain-based foods enjoyed around the Indian subcontinent. “The world’s best-known ambassador of Indian cuisine travels the subcontinent to showcase the vast diversity of vegetarian dishes. Best of all: She makes them doable for the Western cook.” —The Washington Post Vegetarian cooking is a way of life for more than 300 million Indians. Jaffrey travels from north to south, and from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal, collecting recipes for the very tastiest dishes along the way. She visits the homes and businesses of shopkeepers, writers, designers, farmers, doctors, weavers, and more, gathering their stories and uncovering the secrets of their most delicious family specialties. From a sweet, sour, hot, salty Kodava Mushroom Curry with Coconut originating in the forested regions of South Karnataka to simple, crisp Okra Fries dusted with chili powder, turmeric, and chickpea flour; and from Stir-Fried Spinach, Andhra Style (with ginger, coriander, and cumin) to the mung bean pancakes she snacks on at a roadside stand, here Jaffrey brings together the very best of vegetable-centric Indian cuisine and explains how home cooks can easily replicate these dishes—and many more for beans, grains, and breads—in their own kitchens. With more than two hundred recipes, beautifully illustrated throughout, and including personal photographs from Jaffrey’s own travels, Vegetarian India is a kitchen essential for vegetable enthusiasts and home cooks everywhere.

Book Classic Indian Veget Ck

    Book Details:
  • Author : Julie Sahni
  • Publisher : William Morrow Cookbooks
  • Release : 1985-12-09
  • ISBN : 9780688049959
  • Pages : 512 pages

Download or read book Classic Indian Veget Ck written by Julie Sahni and published by William Morrow Cookbooks. This book was released on 1985-12-09 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julie Sahni's remarkable ability to make authentic Indian cooking accessible to American cooks continues to make her first book, Classic Indian Cooking, the definitive work of its kind. This is her long-awaited second book. To prepare it, Julie Sahni traveled extensively throughout the regions of her native India, to assemble a splendid second volume of Indian culinary delights. Whereas her first book explored the riches of Moghul cuisine, this totally new collection systematically reveals the never-before-described treasures of India's vegetarian and grain cooking. The book begins with a simple explanation of the ingredients and techniques characteristic of this cuisine. For the first time anywhere, Julie describes every classical blend of curry in the Indian tradition, with accompanying recipes on how to use them. From this book alone you will become master both of India's wonderful curries and of the many new varieties you will now know how to create for yourself. In addition to a thorough going mastery of cooking with curry, this book provides a complete experience of India's incredibly varied vegetarian and grain dishes. Try the heavenly spread of yogurt cheese flavored, with fresh herbs, a favorite of the Gujarati Jains. Be adventurous: make Steamed Rice and Bean Dumplings in Spicy Lentil and Radish Sauce, traditionally served as tiffin one of the great classics of Indian vegetarian cooking.Vegetarians, the super health-conscious, and meat eaters who want to vary their menu with exciting new dishes, all will want to sample the vegetarian masterpiecesvirtual one-dish feasts-that are the very heart of this book: Malabar Coconut and Yogurt-Braised Vegetables; Hearty Blue Mountain Cabbage and Tomato Stew; Baked Zucchini Stuffed with Vegetarian Keema and BuIgur; Madras Fiery Eggplant, Lentil, and Chili Stew; and so many many others. To accompany these dishes, Julie provides an abundance of chutneys, pickles, breads, rice dishes, dals, vegetable side dishes, yogurt salads, and volcanically hot condiments. Any time of the day you can snack or nibble on tasty foods that will contribute to your health but not your waistline: refreshing chats (salads without oil), a succulent array of fritters, kaftas, and kababs all ingeniously created from fresh vegetables, and a wide selection of crunchy savories from plantain chips to the irresistible giant papad (lentil wafer). Your sweet tooth is not neglected by India's vegetarian and grain cooking. Lotus Seed Pudding, kulfi (India's delicious ice cream), coconut dumplings, and Quick Glazed Carrot Halwa are only the beginning of the unbelievable assortment of desserts and sweets Julie Sahni's Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking makes available to you. Plus divine recipes for lassi (yogurt drink), refreshing teas, and classic South Indian coffee.This invaluable and instructive book places India's ancient tradition of delicious vegetarian and grain dishes directly into your hands.

Book Fusion Food in the Vegan Kitchen

Download or read book Fusion Food in the Vegan Kitchen written by Joni Marie Newman and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative vegan cookbook combines the best of both worlds—comfort food + ethnic cuisine. The result is Fusion Food in the Vegan Kitchen, a delicious, experimental type of cooking popular in California and quickly taking the vegan world by storm. Its focus is not only on fresh, local ingredients, but also the amazing flavors found in different world cuisines. Think Korean pulled “pork” sandwiches, jalapeno mac ’n’ cheese, and Mexican hot chocolate cake. Traditional, with a twist! Author and California native Joni Marie Newman will treat you to more than 100 innovative recipes, all featuring whole foods ingredients that can be found at almost any grocery store or farmer's market—no store-bought faux meats, mayos, cheeses, or the like. Recipes will also feature low fat, soy free, and gluten free options for those with special dietary needs. Push the envelope on taste and take plant-based cooking to a whole new level with Fusion Food in the Vegan Kitchen.

Book The Asian Vegan Kitchen

    Book Details:
  • Author : Hema Parekh
  • Publisher : National Geographic Books
  • Release : 2012-09-07
  • ISBN : 156836430X
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The Asian Vegan Kitchen written by Hema Parekh and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Asian Vegan Kitchen is a collection of recipes from across Asia, featuring the spices and the many tasty ingredients that have made these cuisines popular world-wide. It caters to the growing segment of people of all ages who have chosen to eschew animal products, yet still want to add some global spice and excitement to their diet. There is one big difference between this and many other vegan cookbooks. These dishes do not use replacement ingredients for traditional recipes. Instead, author Hema Parekh—a noted teacher of vegetarian cooking styles in Tokyo—has selected recipes that were traditionally vegetarian, and have been enjoyed by diners for decades, even centuries. In doing so, she has had to make only minor changes, if any, for these recipes to be deliciously appealing to everyone: vegan, vegetarian or otherwise. Over 200 dishes have been selected to cover a wide variety of tastes. Here readers will find vegan-ready recipes for everything from Japan’s sushi to northern Indian curries, from Vietnamese spring rolls, to red-hot tofu, Chinese-style. Soups, noodle dishes and some desserts are also included. The recipes are simple, with detailed explanations. Also included are over 50 mouth-watering photos and a comprehensive glossary. Vegan cooking just became a lot more interesting.

Book The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen

Download or read book The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen written by Talya Lutzker and published by Book Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-09-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ayurveda Vegan Kitchen offers people the opportunity to follow an Ayuvedic diet without the use animal products. Ayurveda is a holistic healing system developed in ancient India to increase an understanding of the human body, mind, and spirit. It organizes the elements of ether, air, fire, water, and earth into three body types, or doshas. Although each person is unique, one of these doshas will predominate their constitution and will need to be balanced on a regular basis. Dairy products are important foods in traditional Ayurveda; however, for every milk-based food that Ayurvedic healers revere, there is an equally effective whole-food, vegan alternative. Following the same nutritional principles as traditional Ayurveda, Talya created over 120 delicious recipes that provide healing flavors and harmony to the mind and spirit. Easy-to-follow symbols on each recipe page show how the unique chemistry of that recipe can be used to balance the body'’s constitution. Since a healthy digestive system is at the core of ayurvedic medicine, these recipes will keep you on track and in good health.

Book The Homemade Vegan Pantry

Download or read book The Homemade Vegan Pantry written by Miyoko Schinner and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to creating vegan versions of pantry staples--from dairy and meat substitutes such as vegan yogurt, mayo, bacon, and cheese, to dressings, sauces, cookies, and more. Kitchen crafters know the pleasure of making their own staples and specialty foods, whether it's cultured sour cream or a stellar soup stock. It's a fresher, healthier, more natural approach to eating and living. Now vegans who are sick of buying over-processed, over-packaged products can finally join the homemade revolution. Studded with full-color photos, The Homemade Vegan Pantry celebrates beautiful, handcrafted foods that don't take a ton of time, from ice cream and pizza dough, to granola and breakfast sausage. Miyoko Schinner guides readers through the techniques for making French-style buttercreams, roasted tomatoes, and pasta without special equipment. Her easy methods make "slow food" fast, and full of flavor. The Homemade Vegan Pantry raises the bar on plant-based cuisine, not only for vegans and vegetarians, but also for the growing number of Americans looking to eat lighter and healthier, and anyone interested in a handcrafted approach to food.

Book Plant Based India  Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition

Download or read book Plant Based India Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition written by Sheil Shukla and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • Physician and Plant Based Artist creator Dr. Sheil Shukla celebrates Indian cuisine with 100 stunningly photographed vegan recipes that utilize fresh, healthy produce to capture the indelible flavors of India “This is wholesome, exciting cooking that just so happens to not include animal products. You won’t miss them.”—The New York Times, A Best Cookbook of 2022 “Cinematically lit, larger-than-life images will have you eating with your eyes long before the dal hits the pan.”—NPR Books We Love India is home to a vibrant tapestry of culinary traditions—and to more vegetarians than anywhere else in the world. It’s also where Dr. Sheil Shukla learned to love traditional Gujarati fare, cooking alongside his adored ba (grandmother) over summers in Mumbai. During his medical training, Dr. Shukla discovered the power of plant-based nutrition to prevent and manage chronic illness—and so began his mission to reinvent the classic vegetarian dishes of his heritage. Plant-Based India presents over 100 completely vegan recipes for shak (spiced vegetable dishes), dal (legume stews), rotli (flatbreads), bhat (rice dishes), and more. From a comforting Palak Tofu that transcends dairy-based paneer, to vegan Nan, festive Navratan Rice, hearty Dal Makhani, and summery Chocolate Chai Mousse with Berries, these are recipes from the heart—filled with nourishing ingredients at their seasonal best.

Book The Modern Tiffin

    Book Details:
  • Author : Priyanka Naik
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2021-11-02
  • ISBN : 1982177098
  • Pages : 224 pages

Download or read book The Modern Tiffin written by Priyanka Naik and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel the world in a tiffin with 55 delicious recipes showcasing the global vegan experience. Italy, Mexico, Thailand, India... Self-taught Indian American chef Priyanka Naik loves to travel just as much as she loves cooking! So when she set out to write a cookbook, she knew it couldn’t be just one cuisine—it had to feature a world of plant-based flavors. Drawing on her heritage and her travels, Chef Priyanka introduces you to a world of mouthwatering vegan dishes in The Modern Tiffin. With vegetables as the star of the show, ​Priyanka takes you to a different part of the world in each chapter, adding her own Indian-inspired twist to each dish. The recipes in the book are made to be put into a tiffin, an Indian-style lunch box, so that each meal can be perfectly packaged to take on your own adventures, near and far. You’ll learn recipes like: -Bucatini à la Pumpkin with Pink Peppercorn & Pistachio -Green Chutney Quesadillas -Chili-Maple Skillet Corn Bread -Indian Home Fries with Peanuts -Bondi Blue Tea Cakes -Cardamom Sweet Tea Spritzer -and so many more! Get ready for an international trip from the comfort of your own kitchen: The Modern Tiffin will take you on a delicious vegan voyage around the world!

Book Veganbell s Indian Vegan Cookbook

Download or read book Veganbell s Indian Vegan Cookbook written by Neelam Pokhrel and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-21 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the authentic taste of India - right from your kitchen. Whether you're new to Indian food and looking to experiment at home, or you're a level 10 curry-lover (like we are) and wish to recreate restaurant-style flavors, this is the cookbook for you. From Rajma Chawal to Paani Puri, you'll come across some of the gorgeous-looking, best-tasting, fun-to-make recipes in here. Some of our star recipes include: Dried Fruits Pulao Rajma Chawal Chana Masala Aloo Palak Matar Mushroom Masala South Indian Kurma Kadai Tofu Vegan Butter Chick'n Aloo Tikki Gobi Pakoda Aloo Pyaaz Paratha Creamy Tomato Soup Kaju Katli Nankhatai Imli Chutney Beautiful Images The cookbook is filled with gorgeous images that will not just inspire you, but will also help you understand how the final dish looks like. Every Information You'll Ever Need. We have fortified the cookbook with super useful tips and information so you can actually cook ALL 90 RECIPES without having to google any weird ingredients or kitchen appliances (btw, there aren't any weird ingredients nor kitchen tools). No More Scratching Your Head Indian foods don't exactly follow the set-it-and-forget-it rule like most dishes. The cooking is very much step-by-step based. This is why we have included multiple steps cooking directions in most of our recipes so you're more invested in the cooking journey than scratching your head. So let's enjoy some delicious plant-based, vegan Indian food together with Veganbell's Indian Vegan Cookbook: 90 Easy, Plant-Based Recipes from India

Book The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen

Download or read book The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen written by Donna Klein and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-05-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of research, scientists declared that the Mediterranean diet was the best one for overall good health-and the exciting news was that it tasted great, too. With recipes for everything from nutritious appetizers to dairy-free desserts, this unique Mediterranean vegan cookbook is ideal for vegetarians, those with a lactose intolerance, and anyone who wants to make gloriously delicious dishes without meat, eggs, or dairy. Dishes include: * Sicilian Eggplant Relish * Catalan Grilled Vegetables with Almond Sauce * Classic Italian Minestrone * Moroccan Fresh Tomato Salad * Black Olive Bread * Zucchini-Lemon Couscous * Greek Currant Cake * Braised Pears in Red Wine * and more

Book Vibrant India

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chitra Agrawal
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Press
  • Release : 2017-03-21
  • ISBN : 1607747359
  • Pages : 226 pages

Download or read book Vibrant India written by Chitra Agrawal and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed chef and owner of Brooklyn Delhi, a debut cookbook focused on the celebrated vegetarian fare of South India. Lifelong vegetarian and chef Chitra Agrawal takes you on an epicurean journey to her mother’s hometown of Bangalore and back to Brooklyn, where she adapts her family’s South Indian recipes for home cooks. This particular style of Indian home cooking, often called the “yoga diet,” is light and fresh, yet satisfying and rich in bold and complex flavors. Grains, legumes, fresh produce, coconut, and yogurt—along with herbs, citrus, chiles, and spices—form the cornerstone of this delectable cuisine, rooted in vegetarian customs and honed over centuries for optimum taste and nutrition. From the classic savory crepe dosa, filled with lemony turmeric potatoes and cilantro coconut chutney, to new creations like coconut polenta topped with spring vegetables 'upma" and homemade yogurt, the recipes in Vibrant India are simple to prepare and a true celebration of color and flavor on a plate. Chitra weaves together the historical context behind the region’s cuisine and how she brought some of these age-old traditions to life thousands of miles away in Brooklyn during the city’s exciting food renaissance. Relying on her experience as a culinary instructor, Chitra introduces the essential Indian cooking techniques, tips, and ingredients you’ll need to prepare a full range of recipes from quick vegetable stir frys (corn, basil, and leeks flavored with butter, cumin, and black pepper), salads (citrus red cabbage and fennel slaw with black mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chile), yogurt raitas (shredded beets and coconut in yogurt), and chutneys and pickles (preserved Meyer lemon in chile brine) to hearty stews (aromatic black eyed peas, lentils, and greens), coconut curries (summer squash in an herby coconut yogurt sauce), and fragrant rice dishes (lime dill rice with pistachios). Rounding out the book is an array of addictive snacks (popcorn topped with curry leaf butter), creative desserts (banana, coconut, and cardamom ice cream), and refreshing drinks (chile watermelon juice with mint). Chitra provides numerous substitutions to accommodate produce seasonality, ingredient availability, and personal tastes. The majority of recipes are gluten-free and vegan or can be easily modified to adhere to those dietary restrictions. Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking for ways to incorporate more vegetarian recipes into your repertoire, Vibrant India is a practical guide for bringing delicious Indian home cooking to your table on a regular basis.