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Flavours of India

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One of the best Indian cookbook I've ever come across, though I've tried 3 Madhur Jaffrey books and they are all excellent. This particular volume has recipes she collected from various family cooks. Beautiful pictures and details about the regions of India.

This is a wonderful introduction to Indian Cooking with clear explanations. I have owned this book for many years (I believe it was one of the first of Ms Jaffrey's to come out in the UK) and learned many techniques from this. It is still one of my favourites. I purchased it for a friend who is thrilled. Once you learn the basics, it is easy to adapt to your own style and taste.

As a child of Bengali parents, [indian] food has always been the norm for me. So, after I left for college with day after day of pizza and top ramen, I found myself absolutely craving my mother's cooking which I couldn't have due to the 2,000 miles that separated us. To remedy the situation, my mother sent me this book and I swear by it! The majority of the recipes that I have tried have become regulars in my repertoire, but I do warn you that they do take some time and skill.

(Try the Bhopali Pilaf w/o peas and carrots, it rocks!!)