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    Flavors of India
    Flavors of India
    Flavors of India
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    Flavors of India

    By Viya Sheth

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    FLAVORS OF INDIA is book of delightful cooking experience. It is a step-by-step guide to tasty Indian cooking. India is a land of vast diversities, which can be seen not only in its culture but also in its cuisine. The book highlights the dishes from Northern part of India, which depicts vibrancies of colors and a cuisine that boosts of delicious aroma and never forgetting flavors.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateMar 22, 2011
    ISBN9781450296991
    Flavors of India
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    Viya Sheth

    Viya Sheth is based in San Francisco area. She is originally from Mumbai, India, a city which never sleeps and boasting of some best food from all over the world. Right from her college days, Viya has been interested in exploring different kinds of cuisine and specialized in Indian food. Flavors of India is Viyas first book which is a result of her passion for cooking tasty Indian dishes. Viya has undertaken various party catering assignments. Viyas family and friends have been the inspiration behind writing this book.

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      Flavors of India - Viya Sheth

      Flavors of India

      Copyright © 2011 Viya Sheth

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

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      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any Web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

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      ISBN: 978-1-4502-9698-4 (pbk)

      ISBN: 978-1-4502-9699-1 (ebk)

      Printed in the United States of America

      iUniverse rev. date: 4/8/2011

      Contents

      Introduction

      Snacks and Appetizers: Vegetarian

      Chakris

      Aloo Tikki

      Khandvi

      Batata Vada

      Poha Chevda

      Golden Bread Rolls

      Maida Pooris

      Spicy Corn Pizza

      Upma

      Dahi Vada

      Snacks and Appetizers: Nonvegetarian

      Chicken Rolls

      Chicken Tikka

      Main Curries: Vegetarian

      Paneer Makhani

      Mutter Mushroom

      Baked Paneer

      Palak Paneer

      Kofta Curry

      Sarso Ka Saag

      Dals and Subzis

      Tadka Dal

      Dum Aloo

      Baigan Bhartha

      Eggplant curry

      Cauliflower Musallam

      Cholay

      Dal Makhani

      Rajma

      Punjabi Kadi

      Main Curries: Non-vegetarian

      Tandoori Chicken

      Chicken Curry

      Murg E Khaas

      Coconut Chicken Curry

      Butter Chicken

      Mutton Rogan Josh

      Specialty Dishes from Western India

      Dhanshaak

      Gujarati Kadi

      Methi Thepla

      Gujarati Dal

      Pav Bhaji

      Dabeli (Kutchi Double Roti)

      Rice: Vegetarian

      Vegetarian Biryani

      Brown Rice

      Rice: Non-vegetarian

      Chicken Biryani

      Sweet Treats and Drinks

      Pooran Poli

      Besan Ladoos

      Ghooghra

      Phirni

      Fruit Cups

      Gajar Halwa

      Rava Halwa

      Gur Papdi (Jaggery)

      Kaju Burfi (Cashew Sweet)

      Kheer

      Chocolate Éclairs

      Tea Biscuits

      Shrikhand

      Mango Lassi

      Masala Chai

      Glossary (Ingredients and Terms)

      Conversion Tables

      Introduction

      Cooking is an experience that I have enjoyed since my childhood days back in India. India is a country that is not only rich in culture but also well known for its rich cuisine, delightful aromas, and flavors.

      Growing up in Mumbai, I was always surrounded by good, rich food being cooked at my parents’ and in-laws’ homes. We used to eat a lot of dishes made according to family recipes.

      When we decided to move to the United States, I knew I would miss the food that we enjoyed in India. This led me to compiling a book of recipes containing all the favorite dishes my family and I enjoyed together. Later, my husband and children encouraged me to turn it into a cookbook. What started as a guide for making Indian food became a cookbook of love. All ingredients mentioned in the book are available at Indian grocery stores.

      I enjoyed putting this book together, as it brought back fond memories. I would like to thank my husband, Sameer, and children, Shikha and Rahul, for being my inspiration behind this book. I would also like to thank my parents and in-laws for their guidance and encouragement.

      My family and I have enjoyed the experience of making these dishes, and I’m sure you all, too, will enjoy the experience. To make it easier, I have compiled a detailed glossary of the Indian terms used in these recipes. Happy cooking!

      Snacks and Appetizers: Vegetarian

      Chakris

      Rice flour crispy and savory pinwheels enjoyed as an Indian snack

      Ingredients

      1 cup rice flour

      ½ cup refined flour (maida)

      1 stick/4 oz butter

      1 tsp ginger–green chili paste

      1½ tsp salt

      1¼ tsp red chili powder

      ¼ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

      1½ cups buttermilk (½ cup plain yogurt mixed with 1 cup water)

      ¼ tsp turmeric

      16 oz oil for frying

      Method

      • In a mixing bowl combine butter, ginger green chili paste, salt, red chili powder, turmeric and cumin seed. Add the rice flour and refined flour mix together and pour the butter milk to knead a soft dough, yet firm dough. Keep aside.

      • Use the chakris maker (available at Indian stores) ,turn the handle like lever, anticlockwise to open a cylinder like shaped container and place a small portion of the chakri dough, close it clockwise and rotate to pipe out circular shaped chakri’s onto a

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