Secrets from the Kitchen : Fifty Years of Culinary Experience at the India International Centre

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. 1. The early years: 1962-1973. 2. The changes 1973-1993. 3. The Indian kitchen. 4. Dishes to commemorate remarkable men and women. 5. The barbecue. 6. The Chinese kitchen. 7. The South Indian kitchen. 8. Special parties and collaboration with the embassies in Delhi. 9. New ideas. 10. The IIC experience. 11. All time favourites. 12. To conclude. 13. Basic recipes and techniques. Glossary. Index. Half a century of existence and a lifetime of commitments promoting cultural exchanges, eclectic views and global visions. The India International Centre reflects on the years left behind and reminisces on the evolution of its dining experience. The doors to its kitchen have now been thrown open for the first time, presenting a veritable account of the fireside story a closely guarded secret since the first platter of its mixed grills, pork chops and treacle tarts made its way to the dining hall in 1962. Rare photographs of people, places and events from the post-Independence era simply add to the flavour.…