30-Minute Vegetarian Indian Cookbook

by Mridula Baljekar

• ISBN13: 9780880016001
• ISBN10: 0880016000
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

Ethnic cuisine is a wonderful change of pace from everyday fare, yet it can be intimidating to prepare at home. Now, with Ecco's 30-Minute Vegetarian Cookbook Series, you can learn to prepare some of today's most popular ethnic dishes using quick, easy recipes that are ready to serve in 30 minutes or less. Each book provides a listing of pantry staples, approximately 100 vegetarian recipes, menu planning suggestions, and helpful make-ahead advice. Indian dishes have a reputation for being time-consuming and complicated -- but they don't have to be Experienced cookbook author Mridula Baljekar provides quick and easy Indian recipes that are ready to serve in 30 minutes. With time-saving tips and a pantry checklist, this book minimizes the work needed for authentic Indian cooking, without sacrificing quality or taste. Baljekar has adapted over 100 traditional Indian dishes especially for the vegetarian, including starters, side dishes, and entrees. Suggested complementary dishes help you plan a full menu such as fragrant Mixed Lentils with Spiced Butter served over basmati rice with a side of spicy Paneer with Bell Peppers or Sweetcorn Raita and flavorful Cumin and Coriander Bread.