Complete Indian Cooking

by Hamlyn Publishing Group

Bring the best of authentic Indian food to your home! This large-size visual delight, with full-color photos of mouthwatering dishes, includes over 100 recipes that feature a range of flavors-many of which are delectably subtle, rather than searing hot. Feast your eyes on an enticing display of perfectly spiced soups, breads, meats, poultry, fish and shellfish, vegetables, rice, and desserts from throughout India. Try a Fish and Coconut Soup, or a deliciously refreshing chilled Split Pea Soup. Savor an Indian version of a familiar Ekuri reinvents scrambled eggs by combining them with fresh green chilies. Chicken Vindaloo, a fiery curry, is not for the faint-hearted--they might prefer a mild, creamy Korma. Or make Rogan Ghosht, a combination of cubed lamb, yogurt, mint, and almonds; a rich, hearty Calcutta Beef Curry; Aloo Sag, a potato and spinach dish; Vegetable Rolls with Quick Chutney; and many more delectable ideas to tempt your palate. 256 pages, 150 color illus., 9 1/2 x 11 1/4.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking, Reference, Food

256 pages, Paperback

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

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