rafi fernandez

Explore the wonderfully exotic spices, herbs and tastes of the East with this exciting collection of 300 Indian recipes. There are delicious and vibrant recipes for every occasion, including soups, appetizers, fish and shellfish, poultry and meat, Balti dishes, vegetable main dishes, rice and lentil dishes, vegetable side dishes, salads, relishes and chutneys, breads, desserts and drinks. All the recipes are fully tested and include classics such as Onion Bhajis, Goan Fish Casserole, Curried Prawns in Coconut Milk, Spicy Tandoori Chicken, Rogan Josh, Balti Lamb Tikka, Vegetable Korma, Pilau Rice, Mango Chutney, Spiced Naan, Indian Ice Cream, and many more. Easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by 300 stunning photographs of the finished dishes, to guarantee successful results every time, and each recipe is accompanied by a full nutritional analysis to help with dietary planning. There are dishes for every occasion and for every taste. For a light meal you could try a simple trio of lentil soup, vegetable samosas and naan bread. Or, for a traditional Indian banquet, you could serve a Kashmiri chicken curry accompanied by pilau rice, Bombay potatoes and a spinach and mushroom side dish, finishing the meal with a deliciously refreshing mango sorbet. Alternatively, you could try a vegetarian main dish such as a broad bean and cauliflower curry with a spoonful of tangy, spicy tomato chutney on the side, then a baked rice pudding to finish.With detailed step-by-step instructions and useful cook's tips and variations throughout, this tempting book will be a must for every Indian food enthusiast's kitchen library.