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'Secrets from an Indian Kitchen' is part of an exciting series of cookery books which will now be released at incredible value in paperback. The books reveal the tried and tested secrets passed down from generation to generation through families. These tips and techniques are the key to successful cooking. In this book Mridula Baljekar explores the subtle flavours of Indian cuisine in over 100 recipes, through techniques such as dim (steaming), korma (braising) and talana (deep-frying). The selection of exquisite recipes includes Pulao Rice and Chappaties, Chicken Korma with Whole Spices and the more exotic Quails Poached in Coconut Milk. Mridula's highly readable text also reveals the secrets that create the delicate aromas that distinguish Indian dishes, and one of her tips is to fry curry leaves in coconut oil to create a delicious aroma. The book is divided into chapters by cooking method and each section opens with an introduction about the method in which Mridula draws on her Indian background and the secrets passed on to her from earlier generations.
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Mridula Baljekar's passion for cooking was born when, at the age of five, she was allowed into her grandmother's kitchen. After studying at university in Assam she moved to England with her Goan husband.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific cookbook,
By toyonal "toyonal" (Orinda, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Secrets from an Indian Kitchen (Hardcover)
I've been cooking South Asian foods for years and regularly have friends come over for a night of camaraderie, good cooking, and great food and conversation. I particularly enjoy cooking with my friend from India, who is a terrific cook. I've been using this cookbook for over a year and have found the book to be well written and the directions easy to follow. The results are always wonderful! I regularly give copies of Secrets from an Indian Kitchen as a gift to my friends and would recommend it to anyone wanting a really good cookbook for Indian cooking.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Yum! Great Directions and Varied Recipes Meet in this Book,
By MM "rocklifter" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Secrets from an Indian Kitchen (Hardcover)
I checked this book out from the local Library, as I'm a fan of Indian food and wanted to try my hand at cooking it at home. I came to Amazon to see if I can find a copy to purchase, as I didn't want to return it! The recipes are well-explained, the reasons for procedures are given so you're not flying blind. I loved the variety of dishes, each with its own introductory tale. I've improved my repertoire of Indian dishes, and have this book to thank. Luckily I have many ethnic markets easily accessible, as many ingredients are not to be found in supermarkets, though this has been improving as well.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent and educational Indian cookbook!,
By llamachief "llamachief" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Secrets from an Indian Kitchen (Secrets of) (Paperback)
I checked this cookbook out from the library and now I'm going to buy it. I've tried many different Indian cookbooks and recipes, but never with such success. All of the recipes I have made over the last month from the book have turned out delicious. The book also teaches you about different spices, how to cook them effectively, and it also educates the reader on different Indian cooking techniques. It does take the average cook out of his/her comfort zone at times, as I had to make a trip to my local Indian grocery to buy spices I'd never heard of...but it was well worth it! The dishes are amazing and when I've made them for friends my guests have been amazed. I guess my only criticism is that I wish the cookbook told more about where the different dishes originate (Northern India, Southern India, etc.). The author mentions geographical distinctions for a few of the recipes, but I'd love to know more about the history of the individual dishes.
6 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Having More Pictures Would be Good,
By "vui" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Secrets from an Indian Kitchen (Hardcover)
I am not an Indian, neither am I well-exposed to Indian food. I recognise only a few dishes, finding most of them unfamiliar. Nevertheless, some unfamiliar ones are interesting enough for me to want to try cooking them. However, I am put off as I do not know how the dish should turn out. Not all recipes in this book are accompanied by pictures; there are only a few pictures interspersed between pages of recipes.
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