50 Great Curries of India - Softcover

Camellia Panjabi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8129104369 ISBN 13: 9788129104366

Publisher: Rupa Publications, 2005

Synopsis

The secret to creating authentic Indian curries at home lies within these fabulous pages. A feast for the senses, this mini format of 50 Great Curries of India is the world's best-selling curry book. It explains how to add taste, aroma and colour to create that perfect curry. Dishes are collected from all over India - from the classic Goa Lamb Vindaloo to the more exotic Gujarat Mango and Yogurt Curry and all are accompanied by tantalising photography to inspire and excite. Other features of the book include the philosophy of Indian food, using spices, herbs and chillies, planning an Indian meal and suggested menus. This revised edition comes with more recipes than ever and full colour photography throughout.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This is the ultimate celebration of the authentic Indian curry, encompassing both the classic and the unusual dishes from every region of India. The introduction not only weaves history, geography, and the philosophy of Indian cuisine together, but also includes an illustrated guide to ingredients and curry-making techniques, including how to combine taste, aroma, and heat. Fifty recipes for authentic Indian curries follow, from the classic Goa Lamb Vindaloo to the more exotic Gujarat Mango and Yogurt Curry, each accompanied by a detailed head note on the recipe's origin, regional background, and a full-color picture to show color and texture. An additional 50 recipes, from rice, lentils, and potatoes to breads, chutneys, and desserts, round out this thorough book. And with the inclusion of a 30-minute DVD showing you step-by-step cooking techniques of three dishes, this is an invaluable addition to your kitchen library.

About the Author:

Camellia Panjabi is the author of the world's best-selling book on curry, 50 Great Curries of India. It has sold over 1 million copies and has been described as 'the definitive guide to Indian cooking'. Born in Mumbai, Camellia read Economics at Cambridge and went on to become the Marketing Director of Taj Hotels, India's most prestigious hotel group. With a lifelong passion for food, Camellia helped create several restaurants for these premier hotels, featuring little-known regional dishes. Camellia opened the Bombay Brasserie in London, in 1982, introducing regional Indian cooking to the UK for the first time, and changing the way Indian cuisine is perceived in Britain. In 2001, she joined her family's restaurant company, Masala World, onwer of Chutney Mary, Veeraswamy, Masala Zone and Amaya.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rupa Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 8129104369
• ISBN 13: 9788129104366
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192