Complete Indian Cooking

by Hamlyn Publishing Group

Every cook who ventures into the previously unknown recipes of a foreign cuisine knows that there is no text or teacher, no helper or friend that could substitute for a high quality photograph. The photos in this book are so big (full-page for every recipe) and so clear and so breathtaking, I could have prepared these dishes with just the ingredients and the pictures. In fact, a few times I have found that the recipe does not produce results as fine as the photos, and I have then adjusted them into perfection with the photo as my standard! But with the word and the image both at your service, I defy you to find a poor recipe or a dish that is less than glorious.

The word "complete" in the title is also as accurate as one could expect from 250+ pages. An intelligently varied selection of recipes in at least 12 different categories from soups to desserts -- from various regions of India -- covers the gamut. One could easily assemble three equally fabulous 7-course meals with no repeats.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking, Reference, Food

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Hamlyn is a UK publishing company founded by Paul Hamlyn in 1950 with an initial investment of £350. His desire was to create "fine books with the common touch" which remains the foundation of its commercial success. It is part of the Octopus Publishing Group, now owned by Hachette Livre.

Reviews

[Kayanna]

great starter book, since I'd never really cooked Indian before. From my experience, though, I felt I could add more spices (maybe 2x) what is recommended in the recipes (unless I'm doing it wrong...which I could be).

And I did have a little problem with the lack of "low/med/high" heat specification.

But the array of dishes, description of spices, photos, and good mixture of ingredients is great! It's been a great starting point from which to jump.

[Sandra]

My latest edition. So far I've cooked the Chicken Vindaloo
Every recipe has a picture. Instructions are clear.

[Angie]

Short lists of ingredients. Lovely pictures. Good so far.