Pure and Special: Gourmet Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

by Mittal, Vidhu; Ramchandran, Sanjay

• ISBN13: 9781566569590
• ISBN10: 1566569591
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-12-30
• Publisher: Interlink Pub Group Inc

Summary

A mouthwatering collection of recipes reflecting the very best of Indian vegetarian cuisine... Celebrated food writer Vidhu Mittal’s eagerly-awaited new cookbook delves deeper into the nuances of Indian vegetarian food and offers a collection of recipes that elevates the food lover to the next level of vegetarian cooking. A mix of traditional, festive dishes, contemporary favorites and innovative renditions, each recipe extols the variety and virtue of vegetables in Indian cooking. Continuing in the tradition of her previous book, Pure & Special features easy-to-follow recipes with step-by-step photographs for each dish. Every recipe carries useful tips and special notes from the author, explaining the uniqueness of each dish. Vidhu has created a wide range of vegetarian recipes that retain and enhance natural flavors, textures, and colors but are simple and easy to prepare. Compared to traditional Indian cooking, which can sometimes be too rich and elaborate, her recipes are healthy and appealing. Pure and Special is filled with helpful menu suggestions and ingredient descriptions. With beautiful photography and tasteful design this book makes a perfect gift and is a must have for both the beginner as well as the seasoned cook.

Author Biography

Vidhu Mittal is one of India’s best known culinary experts. Based in Bangalore, she has been conducting cooking classes for over 20 years and is a regular contributor to international magazines.