Download or read book The Real Taste of India 100 Easy Recipes for First Time Chefs written by Shabu Natarajan and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Indians take their food very seriously. Usually the mothers begin to teach their daughters and pass down family recipes by showing and telling fairly young in life. With its exotic aromas and complex flavours, Indian cuisine is one of the world's best. The story of foreign influences on Indian food is as interesting and intriguing as the Indian food itself. Indians have absorbed the foods from all over the world throughout the history, which gave rise to one of the most rich and sophisticated culinary traditions in the world. Most of the Indian spices used in Indian cooking were chosen originally for their medicinal qualities rather than for flavours; for example, turmeric, cloves, and cardamom are very antiseptic; cinnamon is helpful in controlling cholesterol; ginger is effective against cold and flu and the list goes on. To me, this book presents a wide selection of starters-salads, curries, and rice dishes-without using any artificial food ingredients that are quick to prepare and easy to make. If you like to try something a little more unusual for your special occasions, this book is suitable for you. And all recipes have been explained in a simple-to-follow manner. Enjoy the art and science of cooking!
Download or read book The Real Taste of India written by Shabu Natarajan and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Indians take their food very seriously. Usually the mothers begin to teach their daughters and pass down family recipes by showing and telling fairly young in life. With its exotic aromas and complex flavours, Indian cuisine is one of the worlds best. The story of foreign influences on Indian food is as interesting and intriguing as the Indian food itself. Indians have absorbed the foods from all over the world throughout the history, which gave rise to one of the most rich and sophisticated culinary traditions in the world. Most of the Indian spices used in Indian cooking were chosen originally for their medicinal qualities rather than for flavours; for example, turmeric, cloves, and cardamom are very antiseptic; cinnamon is helpful in controlling cholesterol; ginger is effective against cold and flu and the list goes on. To me, this book presents a wide selection of starterssalads, curries, and rice disheswithout using any artificial food ingredients that are quick to prepare and easy to make. If you like to try something a little more unusual for your special occasions, this book is suitable for you. And all recipes have been explained in a simple-to-follow manner. Enjoy the art and science of cooking!
Download or read book How to Cook Indian written by Sanjeev Kapoor and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2011-05-27 with total page 877 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned Indian chef shares a collection of classic recipes with easy-to-find ingredients—including biryanis, samosas, chutneys and more! Sanjeev Kapoor burst onto India’s culinary scene with an easy, no-fuss cooking approach. Now he introduces American audiences to his simple-yet-satisfying style with the only Indian cookbook you’ll ever need. How to Cook Indian covers the depth and diversity of Indian recipes, including such favorites as butter chicken, palak paneer, and samosas, along with less-familiar dishes that are sure to become new favorites, including soups and shorbas; kebabs, snacks, and starters; main dishes; pickles and chutneys; breads; and more. The ingredients are easy to find, and suggested substitutions make these simple recipes even easier.
Download or read book Flavors First written by Vikas Khanna and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Some of the recipes in this book are reprinted and adapted from Modern Indian Cooking by Hari Nayak and Vikas Khanna, published by Silverback Books...copyright 2007"--T.p. verso.
Download or read book Indian Cooking For Dummies written by Monisha Bharadwaj and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Easy Indian Cooking written by Hari Nayak and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-10 with total page 655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy Indian Cooking is a wonderful collection of easy and authentic Indian recipes anyone can make at home! The 100 plus recipes found in Easy Indian Cooking have been modified to suit a modern lifestyle, and all of them can be prepared with ingredients available at any local supermarket or health food store. The preparation and cooking techniques have been simplified to save time without sacrificing any of the flavors of authentic Indian food. This Indian cookbook contains 101 recipes for any occasion. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this book is sure to be a winner. Chef Hari Nayak brings the diverse flavors of Indian cuisine right to your table. This Indian cooking book is loaded with detailed photographs so you can make the recipes just like Chef Nayak. A Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, Chef Hari's recipes are so popular you can find them in Whole Foods, where the Chicken Tikka Masala on the hot bar is from a recipe created by Chef Hari. In Easy Indian Cooking, Chef Hari has put together an authentic collection of Indian favorites that are so easy to create and so flavorful you'll wonder why you never tried your hand at cooking Indian at home before! Recipes include such favorites as: Curry Corn Chowder with Roasted Poblanos Basil-infused Crispy Pan Fried Shrimp with Tamarind Glaze Lemon Sage Tandoori Chicken Tikka Cumin Coriander Beef Burger with Plum Tomato Mustard Dip Flamed Crispy Pappadam Chips Sparkling Ginger Lime Cooler Cardamom Brownies
Download or read book Indian Essence written by Atul Kochhar and published by Quadrille Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Indian Essence, award-winning Indian chef Atul Kochhar shares his passion for Indian food with a wonderful collection of recipes based in the rich culinary tradition of the sub-continent. Atul's style of cooking is contemporary and his enticing recipes reflect the diversity of modern Indian food with its vibrant colours and intriguing blends of flavours. Recipes are drawn from all parts of India, from the rich, meat-based Moghul food of the North to the vegetarian curries of Goa and Kerala and the aromatic fish dishes of Bengal and Assam. Atul provides a hands-on guide to cooking superb authentic Indian food at home. His recipes contain imaginative flavour combinations, with an emphasis on the use of fresh ingredients, carefully balanced spices and simple culinary techniques. Cooking techniques are clearly explained in the recipes; a good home cook will find most of the dishes in the book easy to prepare and even a beginner could attempt many of them successfully. There are also menu suggestions and general guidelines for choosing dishes to complement each for the parfect Indian dining experience. invaluable guide to preparing modern Indian food.
Download or read book Global Gastronomic Adventures A Real Taste of India written by Gio Angelo and published by Bull City Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indian cuisine is a mix of spices and spirit and for that reason the Indian dishes have so much flavor and variety in just one bowl. They represent the Indians 100% and it’s their simplicity that strikes you at first, then you get to feel the intense flavors hidden inside. Indian cuisine is similar to spices, lots of them. Although your taste buds might not be used to this kind of spices, don’t be afraid to try them. They balance each other perfectly and the final dishes are always simple, but fragrant and they flood your senses with deliciousness and creaminess. This short book contains 10 recipes having Indian influences, 10 recipes that can be cooked at home without any advanced cooking skills or unknown Indian spice. They are cheap and easy to make, simple in their cooking technique, but complex in terms of flavors developed. This short book is only the first step to a more intensive research on the Indian cuisine so be bold and hop on this wagon – Indian cuisine will give you the surprise of your lifetime!
Download or read book INDIAN COOKBOOK Made Simple at Home The Complete Guide Around India to the Discovery of the Tastiest Traditional Recipes Such as Homemade Tandoori Or Butter Chicken Naan and Much More written by Chef Marino and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the heart of India directly to your table― over 100 authentic Indian recipes Indian cuisine's abundance of flavor, high-quality ingredients, and regional diversity make it the most popular cuisine in the world. Unlike some other Indian cookbooks, this one will help you make beloved dishes at your own home with more than 100 authentic recipes from all over the country. You'll get a true taste of India with traditional recipes from appetizers and drinks, to side dishes, sauces, meat, seafood, and of course, desserts. If you've been searching for a basic manual for cooks of all levels of expertise-from beginners to accomplished professionals― Indian Cookbook Made Simple, at Home is your new passport to culinary adventures! A standout among Indian cookbooks, this one includes: ● National classic recipes―You won't need other Indian cookbooks with 100+ tasty recipes that maintain the true preparation techniques, cooking methods, and fresh, seasonal ingredients of traditional Indian cuisine. For example you will learn how to prepare Indian curry, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, biryani, and much more. ● History of Indian cuisine―Explore the history of this fantastic and tasty cuisine, from its ancient origins thousands years ago to modern avant-garde cuisine. All Indian cookbooks should be this thorough! Indian Cookbook Made Simple, at Home has everything you need to master the art of true Indian cooking from the comfort of your kitchen. Here you have our purpose, Now you need your move! GET YOUR COPY BY CLICKING THE BUY NOW BUTTON!!!
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.
Download or read book Taste of India written by Sweet Street Surprises Mano and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the wonderful world of India's amazing regional cuisines! India is a land of diversity, marked by a vast number of regional cuisines with delicious flavors and exotic spices. Taste of India: 100 Regional Recipes brings you the flavors of every region of this incredible country, allowing you to savor the unique flavor combinations that make up the culinary art of India. This cookbook is an incredible collection of 100 regional recipes that represent the diverse cuisine of India. From the spicy curries of the North to the coastal delights of the South, you'll discover something for everyone. Each recipe has been carefully selected to ensure the most authentic taste, and includes ingredients (fresh or processed) and step-by-step instructions to ensure that each dish is as delicious as its traditional counterpart. Delight your family and friends with the exotic flavors of India. If you're a beginner at cooking Indian cuisine, the cookbook features useful tips such as the best types of spices to use in each dish, and how to properly store them. You will also find helpful advice for those who are new to Indian cooking such as pre-soaking spices and how to reduce the use of spice when cooking for young children. Taste of India: 100 Regional Recipes features an array of snacks and appetizers with traditional flavors that will excite any palate. Get creative with recipes like Aloo Chaat, and create a modern spin on classic dishes. The book also includes hearty main dishes like Kashmiri Rogan Josh, vegetarian creations such as Eggplant Bharta, and sweets like Gulab Jamun. No matter your preferences, you'll find something to please everyone. With Taste of India: 100 Regional Recipes, you will explore far beyond traditional dishes to discover a variety of regional specialties from throughout the country. The recipes will bring out the nuances of each of the flavors from India, allowing you to take a virtual journey and have a truly unique exploration of the land. You will be able to recreate exotic flavors of India in your own kitchen with the help of this book, and at the same time be well on your way to mastering the secrets of traditional Indian cooking. Enjoy discovering the wonderful tastes of India, from popular dishes like Biryani to lesser-known dishes like Beetroot Yakhni. Start cooking and experience the incredible flavors of India with Taste of India: 100 Regional Recipes.
Download or read book Healthy Easy Delicious Indian Recipes written by Ben Hirshberg and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to make healthy, delicious Indian food in your own kitchen! Too many cookbooks these days are filled with recipes that are either too weird or too time-consuming for the everyday home chef. Even if you do manage to make one of these fancy dishes, chances are it won't become one of your staples. Easy, Healthy, Delicious Indian Recipes takes the opposite approach, only including recipes if they have a legitimate shot at becoming a favorite for the average cook. Don't sacrifice Simplicity shouldn't come with tradeoffs. Just because a recipe doesn't take a culinary degree to make doesn't mean it has an excuse to be bland! Indian food is known for its succulent tastes and tantalizing aromas, and it would be a crime to allow it to be anything other than delicious.By the same token, crave-worthy food should also be good for you. Our recipes are created under the Real Food framework, which follows the common-sense logic that nutrient-dense whole foods are healthier than nutrient-poor processed foods. We care about our bodies and our taste buds. Minimalist cooking is smart cooking Some cookbooks are so full of strange, difficult to make recipes that you only find a couple dishes worth making more than once. Healthy, Easy, Delicious Indian Recipes is a minimalist cookbook that is different by design. Containing a small assortment of recipes that you'll want to use over and over again, it is the ideal companion for the everyday home cook. If you are looking for a cookbook that would challenge a Michelin chef, you should look elsewhere. However, if you just want to make some healthy, easy, delicious Indian food, this is the book for you.
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
Download or read book Season Big Flavors Beautiful Food Indian Cookbook Books about Indian Seasoning Beautiful Cookbooks written by Nik Sharma and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Quite simply beautiful food-wide-ranging, inspiring, and infused with an enlivening and generous sensibility."—Nigella Lawson, author of At My Table Includes 100 easy-to-cook and delicious recipes: Season by Nik Sharma features delicious and intriguing recipes plus 270 of the most beautiful photographs ever seen in a cookbook. The bold flavors of Indian cooking combine with familiar ingredients and recipes of the American South and California in fresh ways. Rest assured there is nothing intimidating here. Season, like Nik, welcomes everyone to the table! The James Beard Nominee 2019 for Best Cookbook Photography. Stunning photography brings the dishes and overall experience to life in a charming and enticing way. More than a modern Indian cookbook, it walks readers through the range of healthy ingredients, techniques, and cooking with spices including turmeric, saffron, and za'atar in the warm and clear style familiar to fans of Nik's award-winning food blog, A Brown Table. This beautiful cookbook will be a go-to for not only exploring the bold flavors and seasoning of Indian cooking, but also to admire the inspiring photographs. Named Best Cookbook by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, Food Network, Bon Appetit, Food52 (Piglet Finalist), Edible Communities, The BBC, The Independent, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The National Post, and The New Zealand Listener. Season introduces home cooks to a new way to prepare dishes and think about flavor. Intriguing and easy recipes include Deviled Eggs with Creamy Tahini and Za'atar, Caprese Salad with Sweet Tamarind Dressing, Steak with Orange Peel and Coriander, Roasted Young Carrots with Sesame, Chili, and Nori, Chat Masala-Grilled Pork Chops, Spicy Chocolate Chip-Hazelnut Cookies, Apple Masala Chai Cake, Pomegranate Moscow Mule, and many more. Nik Sharma is the writer, photographer, and recipe developer behind the critically acclaimed blog, A Brown Table. His meteoric rise in the food scene has brought him two IACP Digital Media Awards and a Saveur Best Food Blog Award finalist spot.
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.
Download or read book The Taste of India written by Dinesh Kumar and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Friends:My Self Dinesh Kumar (D.K) with this recipe book. You will discover and taste the true possibilities of your new appliances learn with this cookbook and you able to amazed at how quick and easy these recipes are prepare.We are confident you all find cooking with new techniques and all, fun Good food is one of life's great pleasures, and good health is one of our greatest gifts."The Taste Of India"--the first in a new series book--shows how to prepareand enjoy tasty recipes that are good for your heart and your health.A must for busy adults and families! Also included are food preparation tips andsuggestions for serving the recipes.I encourage you to try the recipes in this cookbook. Eat in good health.I wish to thank my parents and my younger brother Suresh Mehra for their undivded support and interest who have always inspired me and encouraged me to go own way, without whoom I would be unable to complete this book. Never the less I want to thank my friends, who appreciated me for my work and motivated me and finally to"GOD", who made all the things possible.I wish to thank my wife Shivani Verma for his valuable and constructive suggestions during the planning for this Book."Happy Cooking"Sincerely yours,Chef-Dinesh Kumar(D.K) "EAT HEALTHY THINK HEALTHY"
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.
