Madhur Jaffrey

Whether acclaimed food writer Madhur Jaffrey was climbing the mango trees in her grandparents' orchard in Delhi or picnicking in the Himalayan foothills on meatballs stuffed with raisins and mint, tucked into freshly baked spiced pooris, today these childhood pleasures evoke for her the tastes and textures of growing up. This memoir is both an enormously appealing account of an unusual childhood and a testament to the power of food to prompt memory, vividly bringing to life a lost time and place. Included here are recipes for more than thirty delicious dishes that are recovered from Jaffrey's childhood.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Contains over six hundred recipes from around the world for vegetarian dishes, grouped in the categories of dried beans, dried peas, lentils, and nuts; vegetables; grains; dairy; soups, salads, and drinks; and sauces and added flavorings. Includes information on preparation, storage, and cooking techniques.

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Madhur Jaffrey's Illustrated Indian Cookery is a new and revised edition of her best-selling Indian Cookery which introduced half a million readers to the subtle delights of India's cuisine. The 130-plus delicious dishes it features include completely new recipes and range from classics like Royal Lamb with Almond Sauce and Tandoori-style Chicken to mouthwatering desserts like Kulfi (ice-cream with nuts) and Carrot Halva; from snacks like Spicy Matchstick Potato Crisps and Samosas to vegetable recipes like Sweet and Sour Okra. Alongside these longstanding favourites are the new additions, including Shahjahani Lamb steeped in a spicy yoghurt marinade then baked with dried figs, Salmon Steamed with Mustard Seeds and Tomato and Drunken Orange Slices. The book also contains a comprehensive list of the spices and other ingredients that are so essential to Indian cookery, information on equipment and techniques, and advice on combining dishes to create authentic Indian menus. A new and enlarged version of a cookery classic, Madhur Jaffrey's Illustrated Indian Cookery is a must for all lovers of Indian food.

Features more than seventy recipes for Indian dishes that can be prepared in thirty minutes or less, including silken chicken, fresh red chutney with almonds, and lamb with cardamon.