Food Production Operations (With DVD)

Contents: Preface. List of Colour Plates. List of Videos. Part 1. Introduction To Professional Kitchens: 1. Introduction to Cookery. 2. Hierarchy of Kitchen DePartment. 3. Layout of Kitchen DePartment. 4. Equipment and Fuels Used in the Kitchen. 5. Basic Menu Planning. Part 2. Basic Food Production Operations: 6. Basic Principles of Vegetable Cookery. 7. Classification of Fruits and Their Uses in Cooking. 8. Stocks. 9. Soups. 10. Sauces. 11. Salads. 12. Introduction to Meats. 13. Introduction to Fish and Shellfish. 14. Introduction to Eggs. 15. Seeds, Nuts, and Spices. 16. Introduction to Rice, Cereals, and Pulses. 17. Methods of Cooking. Part 3. Basics Of Bakery And Confectionery: 18. Basic Commodities Used in Bakery and Pastry. 19. Bread Fabrication. 20. Basic Sponges and Cakes. 21. Pastes, Creams, Fillings, and Sauces. 22. Laminated Pastries. Part 4. Basics Of Indian Cooking: 23. Introduction to Indian Cooking. 24. Condiments, Herbs, and Spices used in Indian Cuisine. 25. Masalas and Pastes. 26. Understanding Commodities and Their Usage in Indian Kitchen. 27. Basic Indian Gravies. Index. "Food Production Operations covers the basics of all kitchens--Western, Indian, and pastry--along with the latest tools and technologies.The concepts are illustrated with the help of photographs, charts, layouts, tables, and videos. Beginning with an introduction to cookery, the book goes on to discuss basic menu planning as well as principles and methods of cooking. It imparts to the readers an understanding of meats, vegetables, fruits, pastries, and so on. The book explores the history and evolution of Indian cuisine and delves into the basics of Indian gravies. It also includes sections on food safety, ergonomics, internal and external customers, modern cooking equipment, new concepts in wine and food pairing, and game and poultry. With its up-to-date coverage and practice-oriented approach, the book would also be useful to aspiring chefs, besides hotel management students. In the DVD Videos showcasing various food production procedures and techniques to operate complex kitchen equipment. Recipes which include methods to prepare Indian, Western, and pastry food items. Key Features: Explains practical applications with photographs and videos. Discusses the various methods of cooking such as sautéing, steaming, braising, microwave cooking, etc. Includes chapters on stocks, soups, sauces, fish, eggs, bread making, etc. Is accompanied by a DVD containing 55 videos and 365 recipes.".…