Cooking Secrets For Traditional Everyday Indian Foods

This book titled ‘Cooking Secrets for Traditional Everyday Indian Foods’ has been written by the author highlighting the best techniques and cooking secrets used to make the perfect Indian food. Good cooking utilizes the best combination of cooking time, utensils of cooking, the temperature of cooking, ingredients, proportions of the ingredients and sequence of adding them in. From cover to cover, it includes more than 25 traditional and exotic recipes, which can easily be cooked at home. The dishes covered are traditional dishes cooked every day in Indian kitchens like dals, gravy sabzis and dry sabzis. It covers frequently cooked recipes like Poha, Dhokla, Pakoras, and Sooji ka halwa. It also includes fun dishes like Pizza, Pasta and Noodles. This book is the best buy for people who wish to use it as a culinary textbook and learn the details provided in the book by heart.

Previously published under the title of An Indian Housewifes Recipe Book, this new edition celebrates 25 years of being in print.Laxmi Khurana is an Indian housewife living in the UK. Her 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 makeSome 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 doesnt 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

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.'

"A delectable straightforward guide to regional Indian cooking." --Padma Lakshmi, host of Top Chef USA In My Indian Kitchen, chef Hari Nayak shares the secrets of his family's style of Indian cooking that he learned from his mother and aunts, neighbors, local street vendors and countless friends. With the recipes in this Indian cookbook, consistently delicious Indian food at home becomes a reality. From a perfect Mint Chutney with Samosa to a melt-in-the-mouth Chicken Tikka Masala, to Pork Vindaloo, Tandoori Chicken and Sweet Mango Yogurt Lassi, traditional Indian meals without hours and hours of work can be achieved. Authentic Indian recipes include: Cucumber and Yogurt Raita Spicy Paneer Cheese Kebabs Red Kidney Bean Curry Street-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob Fish Tikka Chicken Tikka Masala Spicy and Fragrant Lamb Curry Baked Garlic Naan Creamy Rice Pudding And many more… Having lived in the West for many years, Chef Hari understands the time for meal preparation is limited. To accommodate our busy lifestyle, the recipes in this book have been simplified, without sacrificing any of their authenticity. With Hari's guidance and time-saving tips, the ability to create Indian meals appealing to the individual tastes of the home cook can, finally, be achieved.

This exciting new cookbook introduces a modern concept in Indian cuisine - it can be simple, quick and delicious. With most of the healthy recipes in Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Recipes ready in less than 25 minutes, Bal Arneson proves that Indian cooking doesn't have to be complicated. Her recipes use everyday spices and common techniques to create simply mouthwatering dishes that the novice cook and experienced home chef alike can whip up at home. Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Recipes also offers low-fat options for the health conscious without ever compromising taste. "It's one of the most exciting cookbooks I've seen, recently, full of recipes that look simple to make, but delectable. My copy is already bristling with bookmarks in the pages that contain recipes I'm going to try." -- Judie Steeves, Kelowna Capital News

From Mom with Love, fondly written by a loving mother for her children, is perhaps the only cookbook that contains recipes for everyday cooking in typical Indian households in addition to fancy food such as Goan Shrimp Curry and Tandoori Chicken. The book includes sixty-eight clearly marked Vegan recipes, a complete list of spices, legumes, beans, and the pots and pans you need to start cooking, and a pantry list for beginners and another one for more committed and experienced cooks in a format that you can take right to the store with you. The most special and unique feature of this book is the TLC tips-little shortcuts and secrets that will make your cooking easier, yet delicious. From Mom with Love is often the top seller at Amazon in Indian books and in the top two or three in Asian cooking, and is frequently in the top ten at Amazon in the Entertaining and Special Occasion Cooking Categories.