The Complete Book of Indian Cooking

This is the ultimate guide to successful Indian cooking, with a superb range of classic, modern and regional dishes for every occasion.

An accessible introduction helps the beginner to learn principles such as mixing curry pastes and preparing perfect basmati rice, and it offers guidance on equipping a kitchen to cope with a variety of Indian cooking methods.

Choose from the 325 exciting and original recipes, including delicious appetizers, main course curries, spicy side dishes and light, soothing desserts. Enjoy crisp fried aubergine followed by a deliciously creamy Goan fish casserole, or a hearty leg of lamb, roasted Mughlai-style, with karahi spiced potatoes on the side. Lentil dhal with roasted garlic and whole spices is just one of the many delicious vegetarian options, while a section on quick and easy Balti dishes will bring fire and spice to any mealtime. This versatile collection also includes tips on preparing condiments such as pickles, as well as breads and many excellent low-fat recipes. There is also a breakdown of the nutritional content of every dish.

Accompanied by step-by-step instructions and over 1800 clear colour photographs, all recipes are easy to follow and will enable cooks of every means to master exciting Indian cookery in no time at all.

About the Author

Born in Pakistan, Shehzad Husain has lived in England since her schooldays. She has always been a keen cook and her expertise in Indian cuisine extends beyond that of her Hyderabadi origins to all regions of the Indian subcontinent, and in particular to Pakistani and Mughlai fare. Shehzad has taught cookery, including a spell at the Cordon Bleu School in London. She is the author of several books on Indian cooking and contributes regularly to various periodicals and magazines, including Taste and Family Circle.

Rafi Fernandez is an accomplished cook and prolific author of books of recipes from her native India. These include Indian Vegetarian Cooking, The Cooking of Southern India, The Little Indian Cookbook, Complete Indian Cooking and Cooking of Malaysia. She appears at cooking demonstrations and runs two shops, Rafi’s Spice Box, based in Sudbury and York, England.