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.

This is a collection of vegetarian Indian dishes. The book begins with an explanation of the ingredients, techniques and characteristics of this cuisine, and a description of every classic blend of curry in the Indian tradition. The book then present over 200 recipes in India's repertoire of vegetarian and grain dishes, for example, Malabar coconut and yoghurt braised vegetables, Madras fiery aubergine, lentil and chilli stew, or Coorg-style hot and garlicky black beans with lotus root. To accompany these dishes, the author provides recipes for chutneys, pickles, breads, rice dishes, dals, side dishes, yoghurt salads and condiments. The book also provides recipes for snacks such as fritters, kaftas, kababs, plantain chips and lentil wafers.

Classic Indian Recipes That You'Ve Always Wanted To Try, Are Listed In Simple, Easy To Follow Steps

If you are a foodie, then you must possess one of Uma Aggarwal’s cook books. They are filled with exquisite recipes that not only date back millennia, but also include some innovations that add a new dimension to Indian cooking.

“A remarkably skillful job of bringing authentic Indian flavors to the American kitchen.”—David Rosegarten, author of The Dean & Deluca Cookbook and host of Taste (TV Food Network) Recipes include: • Cucumber Pirogue • Spicy Potato Soup • Fruit Salad with Yogurt Cheese Dressing • Sautéed Eggplant and Bell Pepper Curry • Spinach with Homemade Cheese (Saag Paneer) • Mixed Vegetable Korma (Navarathna Korma) •Rice Pilaf with Cashews, Black Pepper, and Coconut • Vegetable Biryani • Basic Toovar Dal • Spicy Black-eyed Pea Curry • Chapatis (Whole Wheat Flat Breads) • Parathas (Whole Wheat Flaky Griddle Breads) • Aloo Parathas (Potato-stuffed Breads) • Masala Dosa • Rava Idli • Minty Yogurt Drink • Sweet Vermicelli Pudding • Almond Milk Fudge and more! “Vasantha Prasad’s book is a must-read for anyone who loves healthy Indian vegetarian fare. Her recipes are wonderful and use all five of the senses!”—Nina Griscom, co-host of Dining Around (TV Food Network)

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!