The spicy and exotic dishes of India and South-East Asia are extremely popular, and there is an incredible variety of recipes and cooking methods representing the different styles and customs of each area. Traditionally, recipes have been handed down from generation to generation, and many dishes that started out as experiments in spice blends and flavour combinations have now become world classics. This book brings together 500 authentic recipes, from spicy appetizers and deliciously rich and creamy curries to vegetarian dishes and chutneys, including and all the classic breads, rices and side dishes, sumptuous desserts and popular drinks. Every Indian favourite is featured, such as Chicken Tikka, Beef Madras, Lamb with Spinach, Fish Jhalfrazi, Curried Chickpeas, Saffron Rice, Spiced Yogurt and Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream). There are also more unusual Indian recipes to try, such as Balti Chicken with Panir and Peas, Lahore-style Lamb, Prawn and Spinach Pancakes, Stuffed Aubergines in Seasoned Tamarind Juice, and Almond Sherbet. There are also tantalizing recipes from the nearby regions of South-East Asia, including Stir-fried Prawns with Tamarind, Roast Lime Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, and Coconut Fried Bananas. Every recipe is illustrated with a colour photograph showing the finished dish, so that you can see what you are aiming for. There is also nutritional information to help you plan meals for those with dietary considerations, plus useful cook's tips and variations throughout the book. From Pakistan to Myamnar (Burma) and beyond, all regions and cooking styles are represented, making this is an essential collection of recipes for both expert and novice cooks alike.

'India's 500 Best Recipes' includes ideas for every part of the meal, soups, appetizers, fish and shellfish dishes, poultry and meat dishes, balti dishes, vegetable main dishes, rice and lentil dishes, vegetable side dishes, salads, relishes and chutneys, breads, desserts and drinks.

Fragrant with aromatic herbs and freshly ground spices, Indian cookery is guaranteed to excite the taste buds, whether you're after a speedy dish that requires minimum fuss, or something a little more involved, the recipes in 500 Indian Dishes promise delicious results that hit the spot every time. You'll soon be making authentic, delicious Indian dishes from scratch - and reaching for a takeaway menu or for that jar of curry paste in the cupboard will be a thing of the past. Chapters include a description of popular Indian spices and the distinctive flavours they bring to different dishes.

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.

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."

The secret to cooking your favourite Indian takeaway meal isn't a secret anymore and even better, all our recipes are low calorie so you don't have to feel guilty about it ever again! This recipe book is packed full of the UK's best loved British Indian Restaurant Takeaway meals which we have turned into 'skinny' versions with our Secret Super Simple Skinny Curry Base Mix. This means you can still enjoy your Friday night takeaway without piling on the pounds or compromising on the takeaway flavour we all love so much. So EASY even a BEGINNER can master in minutes the simple secret behind low calorie Madras, Tikka Masala, Korma, Rogan Josh, Vindaloo, Bhuna & many more. Plus you'll be doing it the 'skinny' way without the gut-busting calories.

Did the European traders come before the Arab conquerors? Can you say cinnamon is an Indian spice even though it first grew in Sri Lanka on the Indian subcontinent? What are the origins of chutney and samosa or of the fruit punch, and how are they connected to India? Who taught us how to make ladi pav, and how did the Burmese khow suey land up on the wedding menus of Marwaris? In Whose Samosa Is It Anyway the author tries to find an answer to the most basic questions about Indian food only to conclude that there is no such thing as a definitive Indian cuisine and that there are as many hyper-local Indian cuisines as there are Indian states.

Make the most of the international curry culture and expand your culinary horizons with this collection of 500 of the world's best curry dishes.

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.

Following her bestselling Made in India, Meera Sodha reveals a whole new side of Indian food that is fresh, delicious, and quick to make at home. These vegetable-based recipes are feel-good food and full of flavor. Indian cuisine is one of the most vibrant vegetable cuisines in the entire world, and in Fresh India Meera leads home cooks on a culinary journey through its many flavorful dishes that will delight vegetarians and those simply looking to add to their recipe repertoire alike. Here are surprising recipes for every day made using easy-to-find ingredients: Mushroom and Walnut Samosas, Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis, and Beet and Paneer Kebabs. There are familiar and classic Indian recipes like dals, curries, and pickles, alongside less-familiar ones using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy showstoppers like Meera’s Sticky Mango Paneer Skewers, Roasted Cauliflower Korma, Daily Dosas with Coconut Potatoes, and luscious desserts like Salted Peanut and Jaggery Kulfi and Pistachio Cake Whether you are vegetarian, want to eat more vegetables, or just want to make great, modern Indian food, this is the book for you. Praise for Made In India: "The recipes are unpretentious and were immediately promoted by my family of critics into must-makes for the monthly dinner rotation, new staples for a season of chill and damp." —Sam Sifton, The New York Times "This book is full of real charm, personality, love, and garlic. Bring on the 100 clove curry! Not to mention fire-smoked eggplant, chicken livers in cumin butter masala, and beet and feta samosas. There's so much to be inspired by." —Yotam Ottolenghi "I want to cook everything in this book." —Nigella Lawson, Nigella.com