Following on from "Classic Indian Cookery", in this book Julie Sahni collects together the treasures of India's vegetarian cookery. The book begins with a simple explanation of all the ingredients and techniques characteristic of this cuisine. Julie also describes every classical blend of curry in the Indian tradition. As well as teaching the art of curry, this book offers a repertoire of over 200 vegetarian and grain dishes, such as Malabar Coconut and Yoghurt-Braised Vegetables, Madras Fiery Aubergine, Lentil and Chilli Stew or Coorg-style Hot and Garlicky Black Beans with Lotus Root. To accompany these dishes, Julie provides recipes for chutneys, pickles, breads, rice dishes, dals, side dishes, yoghurt salads and condiments.
This extraordinary cookbook is a complete course in Indian cuisine.
Illustrated throughout with explanatory line drawings it introduces all the
basic spices and special ingredients so fundamental to Indian food, then
explains the techniques employed in using them.
Julie Sahni's remarkable ability to make authentic Indian cooking accessible to American cooks continues to make her first book, Classic Indian Cooking, the definitive work of its kind. This is her long-awaited second book. To prepare it, Julie Sahni traveled extensively throughout the regions of her native India, to assemble a splendid second volume of Indian culinary delights. Whereas her first book explored the riches of Moghul cuisine, this totally new collection systematically reveals the never-before-described treasures of India's vegetarian and grain cooking. The book begins with a simple explanation of the ingredients and techniques characteristic of this cuisine. For the first time anywhere, Julie describes every classical blend of curry in the Indian tradition, with accompanying recipes on how to use them. From this book alone you will become master both of India's wonderful curries and of the many new varieties you will now know how to create for yourself. In addition to a thorough going mastery of cooking with curry, this book provides a complete experience of India's incredibly varied vegetarian and grain dishes. Try the heavenly spread of yogurt cheese flavored, with fresh herbs, a favorite of the Gujarati Jains. Be adventurous: make Steamed Rice and Bean Dumplings in Spicy Lentil and Radish Sauce, traditionally served as tiffin one of the great classics of Indian vegetarian cooking.Vegetarians, the super health-conscious, and meat eaters who want to vary their menu with exciting new dishes, all will want to sample the vegetarian masterpiecesvirtual one-dish feasts-that are the very heart of this book: Malabar Coconut and Yogurt-Braised Vegetables Hearty Blue Mountain Cabbage and Tomato Stew Baked Zucchini Stuffed with Vegetarian Keema and BuIgur Madras Fiery Eggplant, Lentil, and Chili Stew and so many many others. To accompany these dishes, Julie provides an abundance of chutneys, pickles, breads, rice dishes, dals, vegetable side dishes, yogurt salads, and volcanically hot condiments. Any time of the day you can snack or nibble on tasty foods that will contribute to your health but not your waistline: refreshing chats (salads without oil), a succulent array of fritters, kaftas, and kababs all ingeniously created from fresh vegetables, and a wide selection of crunchy savories from plantain chips to the irresistible giant papad (lentil wafer). Your sweet tooth is not neglected by India's vegetarian and grain cooking. Lotus Seed Pudding, kulfi (India's delicious ice cream), coconut dumplings, and Quick Glazed Carrot Halwa are only the beginning of the unbelievable assortment of desserts and sweets Julie Sahni's Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking makes available to you. Plus divine recipes for lassi (yogurt drink), refreshing teas, and classic South Indian coffee.This invaluable and instructive book places India's ancient tradition of delicious vegetarian and grain dishes directly into your hands
A complete initiation into the art of Indian cooking that includes easily available ingredients, step-by-step instructions, line drawings, and culinary secrets from India's great cooks
Dieses Heyne-Buch enthüllt Ihnen die Geheimnisse der vielen Regionalküchen Indiens mit ihren unvergleichlichen Spezialitäten. Sie werden überrascht feststellen, daß deren Raffinesse nicht zuletzt auf der Kenntnis des richtigen Würzens beruht; mit Zutaten und Gewürzen, die es inzwischen auch bei uns gibt. Ob mit Limonensuppe, Lammkebabs mit Rosinenfüllung, Karottenpudding mit Kardamon und Pistazien, den klassischen Beilagen - wie Safranpilaw, Chapatis und den zahllosen Chutneys - oder der delikaten Nachspeise Ras Malai, Sie finden viele Möglichkeiten, sich und Ihre Gäste zu verwöhnen. Julie Sahni, Inderin und Leiterin einer indischen Kochschule in New York, versteht es meisterhaft, auch Anfänger mit dieser großartigen Kochkunst vertraut zu machen. Über 100 erläuternde Zeichnungen geben dabei zusätzliche Hilfestellung. Auch für Vegetarier eine Fundgrube!
