Tandoori Chicken Bites, Lamb Koftas, Samosas, Chapatis and Mango Chutney - if these are all dishes that you'd love to be able to cook and eat at home, then the "Easy Indian Cookbook" is for you. Aimed at cooks new to the ingredients and techniques used in Indian cookery, this book takes you through the process of creating delicious, aromatic Indian dishes step by step, enabling you to master this colourful and exotic cuisine. All the ingredients and methods are fully illustrated, and each recipe is divided into clear stages and techniques, showing that cooking a perfect, succulent biryani is as simple as stirring the ingredients into a pan. Part 1 introduces you to the world of Indian cooking, explaining the ingredients, methods and basic preparations such as spices, chutneys, breads and rice. Part 2 gives you recipes for snacks and starters; vegetarian, poultry, meat, fish and seafood main dishes; side dishes; and simple yet exotic sweets. Part 3 gives you a cross-referenced collection of twelve menu plans, showing mouth-watering meals for lunches and dinners, whether you want a warming curry to see you through a chilly winter evening or a sumptuous feast for friends and family. With stunning photography throughout, "Easy Indian Cookbook" is the one-stop Indian cookbook for beginners.

Author Biography

Manju Malhi has published several books on Indian cookery, including Brit Spice and India with Passion. She appears regularly on TV, on programmes such as Simply Indian and BBC's Food and Drink and Saturday Kitchen.