The dance of spices : classic Indian cooking for today's home kitchen /
Hiremath, Laxmi,1958-
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley,
c2005.
Includes index.
Basics of the Indian kitchen -- The treasures of the Indian pantry -- Chapati, poori, naan, and other fresh hot breads -- Sweet-scented basmati: the fabled pilafs and biryanis -- Chaat: tantalizing small plates and snacks -- Pakora, pappadam, and other starters -- Idli, dosa, and other casual fare -- Tongue teasers: chutneys and pickles -- Cool yogurt, refreshing raitas, and kachumbers -- Fresh paneer: cheese panache -- Bountiful blossoms: the vegetable kingdom -- Everyday meat and poultry specialties -- Seafood paradise -- The tastes of Tandoor: indian barbecue -- Dal, rasam, and mulligatawny soups -- Chill chasers: bean and lentil sambars and stews -- A sweet note: desserts -- Thirst quenchers: cold and hot drinks -- Indian breath mints.
Cooking, Indic.