Authentic North Indian Cookbook

Indian cooking is known for its fragrant aroma and spicy taste. Author Hemant Kumar has spent majority of his life in North India and has brought together all the best recipes from his family tradition in this book. Readers will be able the feast on the delicious recipes of various type in each category of main entree's to desert. Famous Indian dishes like Chicken Tandoori and Goat biryani can be found here. Similarly he will explain the delicate roti making and mango lassi. The recipes are explained in a very easy to understand manner and carry lots of color photographs of the dishes. He also explains the spices used and even the process to make your own garam masala. Very comprehensive addition to your collection of recipe books, a must have.

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.

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.

Open a continent of flavors with Tiffin, an extraordinarily beautiful cookbook that focuses on India's regional diversity. Named a New York Times 'Best Cookbook' of the year, it won three Gourmand World Cookbook Awards including 'Best Indian Cookbook.' Packed with gorgeous photographs and illustrations to make your mouth water, Tiffin unlocks the rich diversity of regional Indian cuisine for the home cook. Featuring more than 500 recipes are organized by region and then by course, Tiffin includes: vegetarian dishes hearty meat-filled dinners scrumptious seafood 10-minute dazzling appetizers impossibly easy homemade breads exotic desserts Even cooling complementary beverages Award-winning chef Floyd Cardoz writes in the foreword, "I love Indian cuisine, the variety it offers, the cooking techniques, and the use of flavor and texture. I want the world to enjoy and celebrate this multiplicity in food that India has to offer." Compiled and explicated by an experienced Indian cookery expert, Sonal Ved, these authentic dishes are rarely found in other cookbooks. Bon Appetit praises: "[Tiffin is] the kind of book I'll keep picking up and referring back to, learning something new about Indian cuisine every time."

Laxmi Khurana's recipes have been handed down to her through the generations, and admired by her family and friends. Here, in her classic curry cookbook, she makes them available to everyone, so you can re-create authentic Indian meals for all the family - from starters to raitas, chutneys and pickles to sweets, as well as the ever popular curries - all with minimum fuss and maximum satisfaction that this is the real thing. Recipes for traditional 'family' dishes, not normally served in Indian restaurants Uses ingredients and spices that are widely available Simple, economical dishes that anyone can make Some reader reviews: 'The recipes are very simple and clear to follow. They produce the best curries I have ever made. The ingredients can all be found easily in any supermarket.' 'It doesn't require you to pre-prepare 6 basic sauces first. Just pick up the book and cook.' 'Good, honest and easy everyday cooking for those of us addicted to Indian food.'

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

Flavorful and aromatic, Indian food boasts many health benefits in addition to being delicious. Indian cooking is known worldwide for its use of diverse and distinctive spices, creating colorful and flavorful dishes. Northern Indian cuisine is characterized by its use of spices, dairy, and wheat based staples. North Indian Cooking contains everything you need to create over 40 easy and authentic north Indian favorites. This cookbook contains instructions for a wide variety of breads, chutneys, salads, desserts, seafood, meat, poultry, rice, soup, and vegetables. Recipes include: Tandoori Naan Ketchumbar Sweet lassi Prawn biryani Chicken tikka Saffron rice Yoghurt soup Fragrant dal curry And many more! Also included are unit conversion tables, dual measurements, over 35 clear photos, and an overview of basic north Indian ingredients for creating authentic and appetizing Indian favorites. Each recipe includes cook time, prep time, and serving sizes. Enjoy!

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.