Real Fast Indian Food: More Than 100 Simple, Delicious Recipes You Can Cook in Minutes (Paperback)

by Mridula Baljekar (Author)
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Many people think of Indian cooking as mostly long-simmered curries or marinated-for-hours meats. Baljekar cooks Real Fast Indian Food in just minutes. Each of her recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, and the dishes display the full panoply of the Indian spice cupboard to ensure piquancy. Use of weights instead of volume measures will frustrate some Americans, but current interest in Indian food, easy preparation, and the book's many quick and unusual vegetarian recipes appeal to a broad audience. Mark Knoblauch
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`Mirdula has stamped her personality on this wonderful blend of the contemporary with the classics - great flair and imagination'. Antony Worrall Thompson

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: John Blake (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843580209
• ISBN-13: 978-1843580201
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,012,397 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some new combinations and flavors, June 25, 2003

By	Radhika Nair (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

Positives: The recipes are very descriptively named, so one can
really get seduced into trying out a recipe! No extra-long list of ingredients.
She introduces common ingredients found in the american markets, that are not usually used in Indian cooking to create some interesting combinations.Ex: Brocolli and Red pepper raita,
Tuna burgers,Dill rice , Salmon in creamy sauce etc.

There is a section for microwave cooking.Lots of salads and veggie dishes that are totally new to indian food lovers are in here..

Drawback: Absolutely no pictures..so first time cooks and new Indian cooks, might not be happy.
It isn't fast cooking..but its cooking that's well worth the time. Preparing curry sauces beforehand is what makes her concept of cooking "fast" work.

However, I like to create a smaller version of her sauces and use it immediately. The madras curry sauce is great..makes your food look and taste like those served at the Indian restaurants..

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Fast Indian Food by Mridula Baljekar, November 20, 2003

By	Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This book is an excellent reference for formal Indian cooking.
It describes classic meals; for instance, Paneer Kabobs with dried prunes, Madras Fish Curry, Kaftas in Lentil Soup and
hundreds of other fine foods/recipes. This book would be
helpful if you were cooking for an Indian guest or family.
It would be useful for chefs and persons desiring to emulate
an international flavor in the recipes presented to guests.