Mridula Baljekar

Vegetarianism has long been a key feature of Indian cuisine, and many dishes are naturally vegan. Vibrant vegetables in rich fragrant sauces, nutty lentils, beans and peas, and an incredible array of spices: these are recipes to warm the body and soothe the soul. Drawing upon the very best vegan and vegetarian food from around the country, this book presents a mouthwatering array of dishes - lentils cooked a myriad of ways from mustard with cumin to spiced butter; kebabs made from lotus roots, coconut and wild fig; spiced yam fingers and plantain curry; all manner of stuffed vegetables and breads; as well as pilaus, bhajiyas, samosas and chutneys bursting with flavour. Grouped by region, with an exploration of the culinary history and landscape, and a guide to ingredients, utensils and cooking techniques, this inspirational book fully explores the exciting world of Indian plant-based food.

Some of the world's most exciting cuisines are found in the south-eastern corner of Asia. Each country has its own traditional cooking style, but all share a passion for fragrant dishes made with exotic spices and the very freshest of ingredients. This book offers signature curries from all corners of the region - including Burmese Fish Stew, Chicken with Ginger and Lemon Grass from Vietnam, Beef Rendang from Indonesia, and Sweet and Sour Pork from the Philippines. With practical advice to explain the basics of curry-making and the ingredients used, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs for every dish, this tempting collection is for curry lovers everywhere.

This large-format vibrant cookbook takes you on a regional tour of India, introducing you to classic local recipes and world-renowned dishes. Try a famous Assamese 'tenga' - fish, tomatoes, lime and whole spices - or street snacks ranging from Central Indian Parsnip Patties to the melt-in-the-mouth kababs of Hyderabad. Punjabi dishes include Spiced Mustard Greens, a sizzling dish of pungent roots and hot chillies. Mughal influence is evident in the stately poultry and meat dishes, and sweet dishes include Saffron Rice, Sweet Samosas and Kulfi. Evocative images and clear step-by-step recipes will guide you to discover India's unsurpassed cuisine. The previous edition won the overall 'best in the world' Asian cookbook award at the prestigious Gourmand International Cookbook Awards.

Curry has grown to become one of the world's best-loved dishes, whether enjoyed at a restaurant or prepared at home. Delicious and aromatic, they can spice up any meal or occasion. This comprehensive and informative cookery guide begins by examining the history of curries in India and around the world. There is an extensive introduction to the ingredients and equipment you might need as well as an explanatory techniques section that will demystify curry preparation. Advice on accompaniments, finishing touches, desserts and drinks follows and extra information on the spices, herbs, grains and pulses that can be added to enhance your dishes. The 150 fragrant dishes that follow are authentic curry recipes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Indonesia. Each of the recipes is clearly presented with step-by-step instructions and pictures to show the dish at each stage of preparation. Whether or not cooking curries is new to you, this book will inspire and delight with recipes that are bursting with spicy flavours, both subtle and complex.

Make the most of the international curry culture and expand your culinary horizons with this sizzling collection of 500 of the world's best curry dishes. Cook the classics with recipes for Chicken Satay or Coronation Potatoes, and then try something a little unusual, like Mackerel in Tamarind or Lamb Korma with Mint. In addition, the book has a wonderful selection of spicy appetizers, side dishes, salads, relishes, rice dishes and accompanying breads. A plentiful range of vegetarian options is also included. Whether you like your curries red-hot or prefer a milder, more complex taste, there are recipes here to suit every palate.

This book deals with traditions, ingredients, tastes, techniques, and 80 classic recipes. You can discover the unique tastes and techniques of vegetarian Indian cuisine, with 80 authentic recipes. You can begin your journey in the rugged, mountainous north, where Kashmiri lakes teem with lush floating fruit and vegetable markets during the summer months. You can continue into the eastern region, spanning from the Ganges to the Himalayas, and sample Bengal's delicately spiced Vegetable Pilau or Cardamom Tea. It takes you on a journey west to enjoy Black-eyed Beans in Coconut and Tamarind Sauce and end your travels in the fragrant south with Mangoes in Cardamom-scented Coconut Cream. This cookbook transports you through India's regional diversity, featuring classic recipes ranging from pilaus and dhals to chutneys and flat breads, and providing wonderful highlights of a world-famous cuisine. There is a choice of simple appetizers, tasty snacks, spice-infused main courses and heavenly desserts.Choose a Punjabi Royal Corn Curry or Duck Eggs with Cauliflower from the north-east, sample Golden Mung Bean Patties from the heartland or venture west to enjoy Crispy Vegetable Triangles (the original samosas). Beautifully illustrated with over 430 photographs, the book will entice everyone to master the art of authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine.

There are numerous styles of curry: Indian dishes include Madras, dhansak and korma, and there are also dishes from China and South-east Asia that use ingredients such as coconut milk, lemon grass and galangal. This book offers all kinds of hot and spicy recipes, including stews and stir-fries, as well as chutneys, salads, raita, naan and other tandoori breads.With appetizers,vegetarian main courses, fish and meat dishes, and all the accompaniments, there is something for every event, from family snacks or meals to more elaborate dishes for impressive entertaining. Whatever the occasion, these recipes will satisfy everyone's appetite for curry.

This book helps you explore the very best of Indian regional cuisine with 150 recipes from around the country, shown step by step in more than 850 pictures. It features 150 mouthwatering recipes that draw on the very best of Indian food around the country, from the tandoori dishes of the Punjab to the stately cuisine of central India, and the coconut-scented fish-based curries of the Arabian coast. It is an evocative and authoritative introduction examines the impact of geography, climate, history and religion on this varied cuisine, and reveals how these influences have helped to create such deliciously diverse dishes. Stunning photographs evoke the character of each region, with clear step-by-step illustrations, cook's tips, variations and full nutritional information. It is a book that will both inspire and guide everyone with a passion for Indian food, from novice to practised cook. This vibrant cookbook takes you on a tour of India, introducing you to local recipes and world-renowned classics. You'll find dishes ranging from simple, mouthwatering street foods to rich, roasted delights boasting vibrant spice combinations.The recipes have been carefully selected to capture the sheer diversity of the subcontinent - from the kitchens of Kolkata to the Malabar coast. Try a famous Assamese 'tenga' - a much-loved combination of firm white fish, tomatoes, lime and whole spices - or the melt-in-the-mouth kababs of Hyderabad. Unique Punjabi dishes include Spiced Mustard Greens, a dish spiced with pungent roots and hot chillies, while Mogul influence is present in stately dishes such as the superlative Lamb in Rose-scented Almond Sauce. Beautifully illustrated and designed, this book is a complete celebration of Indian cuisine.

This is a fully illustrated guide to preparing delicious Indian food, featuring 325 easy and original recipes inspired by this highly popular cuisine. It offers expert advice on how to produce stunning results every time, using authentic Indian ingredients and classic cooking methods. There are tempting dishes for every occasion, including soups and appetizers; fish and shellfish; poultry dishes; meat dishes; Balti dishes; vegetarian main dishes; rice and vegetable side dishes; relishes and chutneys; Indian breads; and desserts and drinks. It features over 1800 photographs that explain all techniques in simple steps, and there are tips and variations throughout. It includes a handy glossary of terms and ingredients. This is the ultimate guide to successful Indian cooking, with a superb range of classic, modern and regional dishes for every occasion. An accessible introduction helps the beginner to learn principles such as mixing curry pastes and preparing basmati rice, with guidance on equipping a kitchen to cope with a variety of cooking methods. You can choose from 325 exciting and original recipes, from creamy Goan Fish Casserole to Indian Ice Cream.The versatile collection also includes tips on preparing condiments such as pickles, as well as breads and low-fat recipes. The recipes are easy to follow, and will enable cooks to master exciting Indian cooking in no time.

This title helps you discover a world of spice in dishes from India, Thailand and South-East Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean, with 500 photographs. It is an irresistible collection for the curry lover, with an exciting mixture of classic and modern recipes. It includes everything you need for a red-hot family meal, a spicy and fiery supper, or a sizzling and spectacular curry feast. Easy-to-follow recipes mean any cook can achieve appealing meals, such as Mussels Stuffed with Cinnamon-Spiced Pilaff, followed by Malay Clay-pot Chicken. Nutritional information is provided for every dish. Make the most of the international curry culture and expand your culinary horizons with this sizzling collection of 500 of the world's best curry dishes. Perfect the classics with recipes for Beef Vindaloo, Chicken Satay and Tomato Biryani, and then try something a little unusual, like Mackerel in Tamarind or Lamb Korma with Mint. Although the book focuses on main-course curries for fish, meat and vegetables, it also has a wonderful selection of spicy appetizers, scorching side dishes, fiery salads, red-hot relishes, aromatic rice dishes and accompanying breads.Whether you like your curries tongue-tingling or mild and creamy, there are recipes here to suit your taste.

This title features 50 fabulous curry recipes from Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is an authoritative guide, with easy-to-follow recipes for making delicious, fragrant curries. An extensive introduction looks at the eating habits of the region and how they have been shaped over the centuries by religious influences, local geography, foreign settlers, invaders and commercial trading. It includes a guide to key ingredients, such as fresh herbs, aromatics and spices, curry powders and pastes, and advice on the most useful kitchen equipment. Recipes include traditional sizzling meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian curries, tasty rice and noodle dishes, and a selection of refreshing salads and sambals. It is lavishly illustrated throughout with over 270 photographs, including step-by-step instructions. Some of the world's most exciting cuisines are found in the South-eastern corner of Asia. Each country has its own traditional cooking style, but all share a passion for fragrant dishes made with exotic spices and the very freshest of ingredients. This book offers signature curries from all corners of the region - including highlights such as Mussaman Curry and Red Chicken Curry with Bamboo Shoots from Thailand, Beef Rendang from Indonesia, Burmese Fish Stew, and the Filipino meat soup Puchero. With practical advice to explain the basics of curry-making and the ingredients used, step-by-step instructions, and beautiful photographs for every dish, this tempting collection of mouthwatering dishes is for curry lovers everywhere.

This book helps you discover a world of spice in dishes from India, Thailand and South-East Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean, with 500 photographs. You can discover a world of spicy delights with this irresistible collection of 500 recipes for the curry lover. It contains traditional dishes from across India, Thailand and South-East Asia, as well as exciting yet less familiar dishes from Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. It offers everything you need for a midweek family meal or a spectacular curry feast: tongue-tingling appetizers, scorching soups, sizzling meat and vegetarian main courses, fiery side dishes, spicy salads, red-hot relishes and chutneys, rice dishes and breads. Easy-to-follow recipes mean any level of cook can achieve perfection, with delicious results every time. Nutritional information is provided for every dish to help you eat a balanced diet. Make the most of the international curry culture and expand your culinary horizons with this sizzling collection of 500 of the world's best curry dishes. Perfect the classics with recipes for beef vindaloo, chicken satay and tomato biryani, and then try something a little unusual, like mackerel in tamarind or lamb korma with mint. Although the book focuses on main-course curries for fish, meat and vegetables, it also has a wonderful selection of spicy appetizers, scorching side dishes, fiery salads, red-hot relishes, aromatic rice dishes and accompanying breads. Whether you like your curries tongue-tingling or mild and creamy, there are recipes here to suit your taste.

This title features deliciously hot and spicy recipes from round the world, shown in 190 beautiful photographs. It offers easy-to-follow vegetarian recipes with step-by-step instructions, allowing cooks of all abilities to create wonderful, memorable curry meals. It is a fantastic collection of international curries, pakoras, tagines, kormas, dhals, biryanis and naans. The sections include appetizers and soups; vegetable curries; main course rice; rice side dishes and breads; side dishes; salads and slaws; and chutneys, pickles and relishes. It is fully illustrated with 190 stunning photographs of every finished curry dish for perfect results. You can travel into the exotic world of spice with green curry puffs, vegetable korma, sweet rice with hot sour chickpeas, and pumpkin stuffed with apricot pilaff. Every recipe has a complete nutritional breakdown to help you plan healthy menus. Spice up your cooking with over 175 sizzling step-by-step recipes. Superb vegetarian dishes from around the world have been brought together in this collection of dishes from as far afield as the Middle East, Morocco and the Caribbean as well as India and South-east Asia. Here are perfect recipes for vegetable samosas, balti mushrooms in a garlic and chilli sauce and a spectacular spiced Indian rice with spinach, tomatoes and cashew nuts. These delicious, easy-to-follow recipes will guide even the most inexperienced cook. These red-hot recipes are clearly organized by type, making the book essential for any lover of hot and spicy vegetable curries.

This title includes authentic spicy curries from all over the world: 160 recipes shown in 240 evocative photographs. More than 160 authentic recipes from India and South-east Asia with spicy delights such as Crab in Roasted Coconut Sauce, Lemon Grass Pork, Curried Coconut Salmon, and Fish in Tamarind-laced Coconut Milk. Includes recipes for traditional regional curries as well as more innovative dishes, including appetizers and snacks, fish and shellfish curries, chicken and poultry curries, meat curries, vegetable curries, rice and noodles, and accompaniments. A comprehensive reference section provides tips, hints and advice on using key curry ingredients, such as aromatics, spices, herbs, curry powders and pastes. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs will inspire and help you prepare perfect curries. Every recipe has a complete nutritional analysis. Curry has been popular for centuries and in modern times has become firmly established in western cuisine. There are numerous styles of Indian curry: popular dishes are Madras, Jalfrezi, Rogan Josh, Biryani and Korma, but these are just a few of the many. The spicy dishes of China and South-east Asia offer curries with their own unique twist, with ingredients such as coconut milk, lemon grass, and galangal. As well as curries, this book includes all the traditional accompaniments such as chutneys, salads, raitha, naan and other tandoor breads. Whatever the occasion - whether for an informal family snack or meal or a complex banquet for impressive entertaining - these recipes will satisfy everyone's appetite for curry.

This book brings together an inspirational collection of recipes and shows just how easy it is to make delicious and authentic curries at home. For novice curry chefs, the basics of currymaking are fully explained, and there is a useful directory-style guide to the essential elements of a curry, including practical information on using spices and key ingredients such as root ginger, tamarind, coconut milk and lemongrass; making curry pastes and powders, and cooking perfect rice and noodles. Featuring over 150 traditional recipes with step-by-step recipe instructions and exquisite photographs, making sensational hot and spicy curries has never been so easy.

This title features over 115 deliciously spicy and aromatic Indian dishes, shown with clear step-by-step instructions in more than 480 photographs. This is the definitive guide to creating and enjoying authentic curries from every corner of the Indian subcontinent, with 480 fabulous photographs to guarantee success. All you need to know about making curry, including how to use key ingredients, such as herbs, spices and aromatics, and how to make curry powders and pastes. An extensive introduction describes ingredients and equipment, including regional and cultural varieties from Kashmir, the Punjab, Gujarat, Goa and Bengal. Recipes include meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian curries, and rices, breads, pickles and chutneys. Dishes include such classics as Korma, Madras, Biryani and Dhansak, and unique specialities, such as Mughlai Chicken, Pork Balchao and Fragrant Lamb Curry. India has long been known as one of the great spice capitals of the world. This inspirational collection of over 115 recipes, chosen by Indian masterchef Mridula Baljekar, shows just how easy it is to make delicious and authentic curries at home. The book opens with a look at curry basics, and a directory of curry ingredients, fresh herbs, spices, curry pastes and powders. Here is something for everyone, from the Mughlai and tandoori dishes of north to the coconut milk and chili recipes of the south. This fully illustrated book, with simple-to-follow instructions, means making sensational hot and spicy Indian curries has never been so easy and so satisfying.

This title helps you discover the fabulous wealth of India's aromatic and exciting meat-free recipes. It features a comprehensive visual guide to Indian ingredients and equipment, and detailed instructions for essential preparation and cooking techniques. Packed with 150 delicious recipes, as well as cook's tips, variations and nutritional analysis, this inspirational volume is essential reading for anyone who wants to explore the exciting world of Indian vegetarian food.

This title includes authentic and iconic curry dishes with step-by-step recipes from around the world and over 325 mouth-watering photographs. It is a dazzling collection of international curries from kormas and karahi to balti, biryani and pilaus, from all around the world including India, Thailand and South-east Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. It helps you take an adventure into an exotic world of spice - try green beef curry with Thai aubergines, spicy seafood stew, Saigon chilli rice and many more sizzling dishes. It offers easy-to-follow recipes, and invaluable cook's tips to guide and inspire you, allow cooks of all abilities to create delicious dishes every time. It provides dishes that include scorching side dishes, fiery salads and soups, flaming curries and spicy rice dishes. Stunning colour photographs accompany every finished curry, and all recipes have a full nutritional breakdown. From mild madras to spicy vindaloo, curries have long been a favourite. The step-by-step recipes will guide even the most inexperienced cook. This superb collection has a wide range of curried meats and fish, biryanis and rice, breads and naan. Recipes are clearly organized by meal type, making it simple to pick and choose your favourite food. With 325 glorious colour photographs, step-by-step instructions and essential nutritional guidance, this sizzling collection is essential for any lover of hot and spicy curries.

Spending time in the kitchen cooking and preparing meals is getting more and more difficult with the demands of today's busy lifestyles. But, with so many ready to cook ingredients now available in the supermarket, it is far easier to create fast, attractive and delicious Indian dishes. Mridula Baljekar shows that all you need is a little organisation and a few vital simple steps. Her recipes - gathered from her many travels round India - range from chicken & chick pea pilau and spiced prawns to vegetarian dishes like black eye beans and mushroom. No recipe takes longer than 45 minutes from preparation to serving, and menus are also included. Mridula shows how a three-course Indian meal takes just 60 minutes from work top to table.

India offers one of the world's most popular and distinctive vegetarian cuisines. From the lush, palm-fringed coasts of Kerala in the south to the vibrant mustard fields of the snow-capped mountains of the north, you'll find dishes ranging from simple, tasty snacks and starters to rich, spice-infused main meals and desserts. This colourful cookbook transports you through India's regional diversity, featuring classic recipes ranging from pilau's and dhals to chutneys and flat breads, and providing the ultimate taste of a world-famous vegetarian style of cooking. Among the 80 mouthwatering vegetarian recipes are diverse dishes from the different regions of India. Travel to the north-east to try Punjabi Royal Corn Curry or Duck Eggs and Cauliflower; sample Clove-infused Aubergines from the heartland or venture west to savour a Saffron-scented Yogurt. With clear instruction and beautifully illustrated with over 430 vibrant colour photographs, this sumptuous book will entice everyone with a passion for Indian cuisine. It is a fabulous vegetarian recipe collection that offers contrasting dishes from distinctive regions of India. You can sample the fruit and nut dishes of the mountainous north, the delicately spiced rice pudding and panchforon-enriched dishes of Bengal, and the coconut-rich Black-eyed Beans in Coconut and Tamarind Sauce of the west. You end your travels in the fragrant south where spice plantations abound and the refreshing dishes on offer include Pineapple Salad, Cauliflower Braised with Roasted Chilli and Fenugreek, and Mangoes in Coconut Cream. An authoritative introduction unites the multistranded culinary culture of India, and describes the most typical ingredients and how to prepare them. It is beautifully photographed with over 430 stunning images, and featuring nutritional breakdowns for each recipe.