Meena Pathak's Complete Indian Cooking [Paperback]

Meena Pathak (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 2008

Indian food grows increasingly popular every day, and more and more people across America want to learn how to cook it themselves. Meena Pathak, who with her husband founded a global empire of prepared Indian foods, shares her love for Indian cuisine with more than 170 delicious recipes. Made from readily available ingredients, the mouth-watering choices range from starters, snacks, and soups to sumptuous chicken, fish, and vegetable dishes. With directions on techniques such as tempering spices, along with recipes for breads, chutneys, drinks, and desserts, this is the one Indian cookbook for everyone from the beginner to the gourmet chef.

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About the Author

Meena Pathak OBE was born in Mumbai, India. She trained in food technology and as a chef with the prestigious Taj hotel group. In the late 1970s, she married Kirit Pathak and they began to grow the family's spices and pickles company in England. Today, Patak's (they dropped the "h") is the UK brand leader in Indian foods, exporting to over 40 countries. A tireless ambassador for Indian cooking, Meena travels the world demonstrating authentic recipes as well as spending time in India researching new ingredients. Meena Pathak Celebrates Indian Cooking, a tribute to 50 years of Patak's, is also published by New Holland. Meena lives in Bolton, Lancashire.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: New Holland (August 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1847731597
• ISBN-13: 978-1847731593
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,321,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Indian Cookbook I have found, March 8, 2009

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This review is from: Meena Pathak's Complete Indian Cooking (Paperback)

My wife gave me this book a couple of years ago and I have never tried any of the dishes. The book had wonderful pictures and very elaborate recipes. I decided one day to try the shrimp in coconut curry which is pictured on the front cover of her book. My wife loved the dish. I made it for her friends as well and they could not believe that I made it. I then started cooking a different curry every week. I have now made 5 different dishes. I have to tell you, of all the cookbooks that I have, this is by far the best one. What I like about it is that she explains the process in detail. She tells you the exact amounts of water or oil to use which is great for beginning cooks. I also like the various masalas she shows how to make. The other unique thing I like about this book is that it features dishes from all parts of India. I am from Goa and she even had 4-5 recipe's from there. I don't have to go to Indian restaurants anymore because her book teaches you all the tricks the restaurants use. I highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars try it, you'll love it..., January 19, 2012

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This review is from: Meena Pathak's Complete Indian Cooking (Paperback)

This cookbook is awesome! I first checked this book out from the library. There were so many recipes I wanted to get that I decided to purchase my own copy. I particularly like the way meena presents the Indian cuisine. There's some history of the country and its cuisine in the beginning with also an explanation of the different spices and mixtures used. Every recipe has a little write up either from what region it is or on traditions or/and what some of the inbgredients mean. If you thought you didn't like Indian food, well this cookbook will change your mind. You will not only enjoy reading this cookbook but also the ease that it takes to make these recipes will add to your cooking pleasure. The pictures are on every page and are mouth watering! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.