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New Indian basics : 100 traditional and modern recipes from Arvinda's family kitchen / Preena Chauhan & Arvinda Chauhan.
Welcome Arvinda and Preena, the mother-daughter duo behind Arvindas premium Indian spice blends, into your kitchen with their decades of experience, vibrant recipes, and cooking wisdom. Learn the basics of both classic and modern Indian cuisine in this timeless book that you will return to again and again. Arvinda and Preena live in Toronto, ON.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525611318 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 280 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm
- Publisher: Canada : Appetitle by Random House, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Cooking, Indic. |
| Genre: | Cookbooks. Recipes. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 641.5954 Cha | 31681010299998 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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Welcome Arvinda and Preena, the mother-daughter duo behind Arvindaâs premium Indian spice blends, into your kitchen with their decades of experience, vibrant recipes, and cooking wisdom! Learn the basics of both classic and modern Indian cuisine in this timeless book that you will return to again and again.
In New Indian Basics, Preena Chauhan and Arvinda Chauhanâthe masters behind Arvindaâs Indian spice blendsâpresent a collection of flavorful, accessible recipes and kitchen wisdom gained from a lifetime of personal and professional experience teaching Indian cooking, where spices take center stage. With their clear instructions and signature warmth, this mother-daughter duo will guide you to flawless renditions of Indian dishes, both traditional and modern, with absolute ease.
Here, youâll find recipes perfect for all meals and all home cooks, whatever the time of day or level of experience. Chapters like Indian Brunch & Eggs are full of modern dishes like Chai-Spiced Apple Buckwheat Pancakes with Maple Cream or Indian-Style Baked Eggs in a richly spiced tomato sauce. Indian Street Foods & Savory Appetizers will make traditional snacks, like Chaat Papri, your new go-to nibble. And whether youâre looking for vegetarian or meat mains, youâll find options to excite your palate, from a classic Butter Chicken or Channa Masala to a celebratory Vegetable Biryani with Saffron & Nuts or a Mapled Tandoori Salmon with Mint. There are many accompaniments that go along with a full Indian meal, so there are chapters dedicated to these components such as chutneys, pickles, raitas, and masalas to help you build your pantry, rice dishes, and, of course, flatbreads, like homemade Naan. And donât forget about dessert! Preena and Arvinda share a full chapter on exquisite mithai, traditional sweets, and modern desserts as well. With this focus on the many expansive regions that make up Indiaâs culinary fabric, youâll be enticed to learn about beloved specialties and new flavor profiles. No matter the recipe, Preena and Arvinda use their many years as educators to walk you through every step.
In addition to their vibrant recipes, Preena and Arvinda include helpful resources like a spice glossary, a guide to different lentils and beans, a mini workshop on the best way to cook basmati rice, and information on how to serveâand eatâan Indian meal. They even suggest ways to put it all together with their celebratory and seasonal Indian menus. With a wealth of incredible recipes, knowledge, and gorgeous photography, New Indian Basics is sure to become a food bible in your kitchen.
