The cookbook "Classic Indian Recipes" is a vibrant ode to the diversity and richness of Indian cuisine. The book presents a carefully curated treasure trove of time-tested dishes from across the country.
The cookbook 'Classic Indian Recipes' is a vibrant ode to the diversity and richness of Indian cuisine. Pushpesh Pant, author of the global bestseller 'India: The Cookbook' presents a carefully curated treasure trove of time-tested dishes from around the country, inviting home cooks around the world to discover this unique and extraordinary culinary culture.
The more than 150 recipes in the book reflect the rich palette of Indian food traditions. Readers will find an array of homemade meals - including vegetarian options - alongside sumptuous party dishes and festive sweets, each accompanied by a lively introduction and a stunning photograph of the finished dish. Well-known and beloved dishes such as Butter Chicken, Roghanjosh and Dal Makhani stand alongside more traditional and unusual dishes - for example, Hyderabadi Dum ki Biryani (slow-cooked biryani) and Gucchi Pulau (morel mushroom pilaf). There are accessible versions of iconic recipes, such as samosas, pakoras, dzas and chapattis, as well as a variety of chutneys and drinks.
With a detailed introduction about the different regions of the country and the gradual evolution of Indian cuisine in India and around the world, Pushpesh Pant sets the tone for the recipes that follow. His insights into the cultural and historical background of Indian cuisine reveal the philosophy of Indian home cooking - a philosophy rooted in balance, seasonality and deeply rooted traditions.
Recipes include: Hariali Paneer Tikka (skewers with green paneer), Dhokla (steamed lentil cake), Musallam Raan (slow-cooked, aromatic leg of lamb), Nejandu Kari (crab curry), Aloo Methi (potatoes with fenugreek) and Shahi Tukra (royal bread pudding).
Specifications
Title: Classic Indian Recipes
Author: Pushpesh Pant
Publisher: Phaidon
Size: 280 x 213 x 34 mm
Size: 352 pages
Weight: 1143 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781837290642
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