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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Indian Cooking 7
Chapter 1: Exploring India through Food 9
Chapter 2: Embracing India’s Love of Vegetables 23
Chapter 3: Tools of the Trade 33
Chapter 4: Shopping for Essential Ingredients 45
Part 2: Getting Comfortable in the Kitchen 65
Chapter 5: Common Indian Kitchen Techniques 67
Chapter 6: Using Staple Ingredients in Indian Dishes 83
Chapter 7: Spices Make Indian Dishes Nice 111
Chapter 8: Building a Curry 123
Chapter 9: Bringing It All Together in a Deliciously Healthy Meal 153
Part 3: Serving Up Indian Specialties 171
Chapter 10: Lovely Lamb, Beef, and Pork Dishes 173
Chapter 11: Scrumptious Poultry Dishes 189
Chapter 12: Delish Fish and Seafood Dishes 203
Chapter 13: Vegetables Cooked the Indian Way 217
Chapter 14: Rice with a Bit of Anything 235
Chapter 15: Can’t-Be-Beat Lentils and Beans 249
Chapter 16: Exotic Egg Dishes 263
Part 4: Whipping Up Breads, Chutneys, and Tasty Treats 271
Chapter 17: Dishes to Start the Day 273
Chapter 18: Tasty Snacks and Appetizers 285
Chapter 19: No-Bake Breads 301
Chapter 20: Chutneys and Salads 311
Chapter 21: Desserts and Drinks 323
Part 5: The Part of Tens 335
Chapter 22: Ten Time-Saving Tips for the Kitchen 337
Chapter 23: Ten Myths about Indian Food 343
Chapter 24: Ten Tips on Indian Table Etiquette 349
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 355
Index 359
