This seminal book, originally published in 1973, introduced the
richly fascinating cuisine of India to America--and changed the
face of American cooking. Now, as Indian food enjoys an upsurge of
popularity in the United States, a whole new generation of readers
and cooks will find all they need to know about Indian cooking in
Madhur Jaffrey's wonderful book.
Jaffrey was prompted to become a cook by her nostalgia for the
tastes of her Delhi childhood, but she learned to cook on her own,
in a Western kitchen. So she is particularly skillful at conveying
the techniques of Indian cooking, at describing the exact taste and
texture of a dish. The many readers who have discovered her
inspiring book over the years have found it deeply rewarding, with
recipes for appetizers, soups, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish,
chutneys, breads, desserts, even leftovers, all carefully worked
out in American measurements and ingredients for American
kitchens.
This landmark of cookery makes clear just how extraordinarily
subtle, varied, and exciting Indian food can be, and how you can
produce authentic dishes in your own kitchen. From formal recipes
for parties to the leisurely projects of making "dals," pickles,
and relishes, this "invitation" to Indian cooking has proved
completely irresistible.
In 2006, the James Beard Foundation ushered this book into its
Cookbook Hall of Fame.
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