My Indian Kitchen: Preparing Delicious Indian Meals Without Fear or Fuss

Nayak, Hari

ISBN 10: 080484089X / ISBN 13: 9780804840897

Published by Tuttle Publishing, 2011

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G080484089XI2N00

Synopsis:

"A delectable straightforward guide to regional Indian cooking." —Padma Lakshmi, host of Top Chef USA

In My Indian Kitchen, chef Hari Nayak shares the secrets of his family's style of Indian cooking that he learned from his mother and aunts, neighbors, local street vendors and countless friends.

With the recipes in this Indian cookbook, consistently delicious Indian food at home becomes a reality. From a perfect Mint Chutney with Samosa to a melt-in-the-mouth Chicken Tikka Masala, to Pork Vindaloo, Tandoori Chicken and Sweet Mango Yogurt Lassi, traditional Indian meals without hours and hours of work can be achieved.

Authentic Indian recipes include:

• Cucumber and Yogurt Raita
• Spicy Paneer Cheese Kebabs
• Red Kidney Bean Curry
• Street-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Fish Tikka
• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Spicy and Fragrant Lamb Curry
• Baked Garlic Naan
• Creamy Rice Pudding
• And many more…

Having lived in the West for many years, Chef Hari understands the time for meal preparation is limited. To accommodate our busy lifestyle, the recipes in this book have been simplified, without sacrificing any of their authenticity. With Hari's guidance and time-saving tips, the ability to create Indian meals appealing to the individual tastes of the home cook can, finally, be achieved.

About the Author: Hari Nayak is part of the creative new generation of chefs from Asia and is known for his simple approach to food and staying true to the core Indian values of the dishes he creates. Hari graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has worked in the food industry for the past 15 years—including stints at renowned New York restaurants like Aquavit and Daniel. He now runs his own consultancy business called Gourmet Gurus. His first cookbook, Modern Indian Cooking was named "best of the season" for 2007 by the LA Times. Hari lives in New Jersey. HariNayak.com.

Jack Turkel has been a professional photographer for more than thirty-five years. His creative eye has expertly captured an impressive list of subjects and settings. He is now focusing his experience on the art of food photography and styling. JackJayDigital.com

Bibliographic Details

Title: My Indian Kitchen: Preparing Delicious ...
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket