Indian Flavor: Curry Leaves, Cumin Seeds, and the Spice of Healthy Cooking [Paperback]

Jeeti Gandhi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 20, 2002

All the sumptuous flavor without all the fat. Indian cuisine is appreciated the world over but many of the delicious traditional dishes, although pleasing to the palate, are full of saturated fat. This book makes a special effort to avoid the use of unhealthy ingredients such as ghee, cream, and butter by using them more sparingly or by substituting with healthier alternatives. But there is no compromise on flavor. With an emphasis mainly on north Indian cuisine, dishes range from delicious starters, fish, meat, chicken and vegetable main courses to tasty accompaniments such as vegetable side dishes, yogurt-based dishes, rice and breads. A collection of scrumptious desserts satisfies the sweet tooth. This vast and varied selection of eighty-seven reduced-fat Indian recipes is ideal for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, especially those who love the spicy flavors of Indian cuisine, but prefer to eat healthy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 129 pages
• Publisher: Laurel Glen Publishing (September 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571458646
• ISBN-13: 978-1571458643
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,464,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Food as it was meant to be!, October 24, 2002

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R Tewari (New York,NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indian Flavor: Curry Leaves, Cumin Seeds, and the Spice of Healthy Cooking (Paperback)

Indian cooking has been gaining popularity around the globe due to its exotic flavors and healthful preparations.Indian cuisine is diverse and has very wholesome tastes designed to satisfy not only the taste buds but also the human physiology.This book is a great teacher of Indian food.The amount of effort put into this book is extraordinary.The recipes are very authentic and are a testament to simple ingredients producing sublime tastes.The instructions are clear,easy to follow and one can get a good idea of how to cook Indian food from this book.Jeeti Gandhi gives a great background information and ingredient information.The pictures in themselves are a gastronomical delight.I have always believed that eating is one of life's pleasures and the recipes in this book let you indulge in this pleasure while staying healthy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Indian Cooking, December 31, 2002

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Kathryn Wright (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indian Flavor: Curry Leaves, Cumin Seeds, and the Spice of Healthy Cooking (Paperback)

I highly recommend this cookbook! The recipe are delicious and not too difficult.

5.0 out of 5 stars An enthralling, zesty, and simple-to-follow cookbook, August 7, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indian Flavor: Curry Leaves, Cumin Seeds, and the Spice of Healthy Cooking (Paperback)

Illustrated throughout with high-quality color photographs of its dishes, Indian Flavor presents 80 recipes for traditional Indian cuisine, from rice pulao dishes, tandoori lamb chops, and coconut fish to naan and other flatbreads, barbecued tricolor cheese, and so much more. What distinguishes Indian Flavor is not only its capture of mouth-watering spice combinat-ions, but also the author's careful incorporation of healthier ingredients such as yogurt and soy products for more nutritious and less fattening food preparation. An enthralling, zesty, and simple-to-follow cookbook for anyone interested in trying their hand at capturing the memorable flavors of India.