For some reason Amazon has stated that this review for the kindle, It is not for the kindle, it is for the actual book.
Wow! What a book! I confess I am a "cookbook junkie". I have over 200 cookbooks, and Aarti Paarti is without doubt in the top five on my shelves. Two of the five are "The Joy of Cooking" and "Mastering the art of French Cooking", by Julia Childs. So Arrti's book is in good company.
From the first page I knew this book was going to be different for the usual cookbooks. The photographs are truly beautiful, I am always willing to pay more for a cookbook with good photography in it. Aarti put not only all of herself in this book, but her family as well. Her love of family, friends, and God shined through on every page. I loved the stories! Aartis description of Indian food, spices, traditions, made me dream that I was with Aarti in India!
She puts you a ease from the beginning of the book and conquers your fears about cooking Indian food. I thought, well maybe I can do this....
The Bombay Sloppy Joes were fantastic! I admit I was a bit intimidated by some of the unheard of spices. I thought, what the heck and dove right into this fabulous recipe. I didn't get the 5 stars from my friends that I cooked this for, I got 6 stars! (is there really such a thing as 6 stars?) I was informed after dinner that anytime I am cooking Indian food they must be the "guinea pigs, official taste testers, etc. ending with, "we are doing it for you" (me). Hummm........
The next adventure was Chicken Tikka Masala. This was so easy, it really was. For those of you that are a bit intimidated, don't be. Just dive in and relish the delicious marinated meat, spices so delicate, aromatic, and delicious. Yum, this is that good. I got another "6 star rating" from the gang. Double hummmm...
I will say from what I have cooked so far , that these are not 20 minute meals. You really should do all the prep work before you get ready to start cooking. It can move a bit quickly and if you are unorganized it will be hard.
This really is a superb cookbook. Thank you Aarti, for giving me the opportunity to take a journey into your world.
My next adventure will be in a couple of weeks, I will update this post after that weekend.
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Colorful pictures with delicious recipes. A real joy to flip through and enjoy the look of the food you're about to prepare. There is a bit of preparation involved, but we'll worth it. Particularly in the details it gives on the importance of the spices.Garam Masala is one example she gives on how to prepare the spice with the correct ingredients to give the right flavor for the recipe. We had two store bought of this spice already, but the third that we prepared with Aarti's instructions was so much better! Takes a little effort, but it'll make all the difference to have the right spices.
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Garam Masala is one example she gives on how to prepare the spice with the correct ingredients to give the right flavor for the recipe. We had two store bought of this spice already, but the third that we prepared with Aarti's instructions was so much better! Takes a little effort, but it'll make all the difference to have the right spices.
Delicious recipes with focus on making your own clean spices
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
Colorful pictures with delicious recipes. A real joy to flip through and enjoy the look of the food you're about to prepare. There is a bit of preparation involved, but we'll worth it. Particularly in the details it gives on the importance of the spices.Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
Garam Masala is one example she gives on how to prepare the spice with the correct ingredients to give the right flavor for the recipe. We had two store bought of this spice already, but the third that we prepared with Aarti's instructions was so much better! Takes a little effort, but it'll make all the difference to have the right spices.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016
Really great cookbook for anyone who is into or wants to explore Indian cuisine. Of course, it is not the only Indian cookbook you should have in your collection, as many cookbooks offer different recipes you may find just as interesting or different takes on the same thing, but definitely a great book for a beginner. This book focuses on comfort foods, so you'll find everything from soups to desserts to snacks, including recipes for more commonly known eats such as dal soup, samosas, paneer, gulab jamun, and kulfi. Personal stories are sprinkled throughout the book, so you get an inside look at Aarti's life and her connection to the recipes she's included. There's also a section on the specific spices used in the recipes to help you become more familiar with them. A list in the back of the book provides you with resources to find some of the ingredients you may need. The pictures on each page will make your mouth water! You can almost smell the curry and cardamom wafting right from the page! Overall, an excellent addition to any culinary library!
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