Author: Asha Khatau
Publisher: Popular Prakashan
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 136
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8179911195
Description
This book presents the best of Vegetarian cuisines of India. It is divided into six sections-Gujarati, Maharashtrian, North Indian, South Indian, Rajasthani and the Best of the Rest section. Recipes in each section have been judiciously chosen to give you a real and authentic taste of India.
The methodology used in the book is simple and accurate and the author stresses the use of fresh and the right ingredients. The book has some popular recipes and some unusual ones. It also contains favourite recipes from the homes, restaurants and some traditional recipes from rural India.
The Gujarati section has recipes from Handvo to Methi Dhokla to the traditional Fada ni Khichadi to Trirangi Bhat to Mango Parfait to Badam Katli.
The Maharashtrian section has recipes ranging from Pitla and Bhakri to Bharli Vangi and from Thali Peeth to the traditional Puran Poli.
The North Indian section has the popular Punjabi Chole, to the not so common Moghlai Vegetable Barbecue. From traditional Palak Paneer to the ubiquitous Sarson Ka Saag and from Phirni to Navaratna Rabri.
The South Indian section has everybody’s hot favourites-steamed Idlis, Dosas, to Masala Dosa Dumplings to Bisi Bele Huliyanna and many more.
The Rajasthani section ranges from the conventional Dal Bati to the sweet and luscious Malpua.
The last section is the Best of the Rest section which has an amalgamation of innovative recipes like the Spinach Sev Puri, Aloo Papdi Chaat, to drinks like Lemon Snow Mist and Sitaphal Basoondi.
Asha Khatau’s previous books in the Epicure series
Vegetarian Cuisines of the World
Vegetarian Chinese Cuisine
Vegetarian Italian Cuisine
Asha Khatau’s first book received the Best Vegetarian Book in the World, Award at The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2002 on February 28, 2003. This unique international event took place in the Loire Valley, France. These awards for food and wine books are considered to be the Oscars of the sector.
Contents
GUJARATI
Handvo
Bajri-Methi na Thepla
Panki
Bajri-Methi ni Puri
Kand No Handvo
Dal Dhokli
Mung na Dhokla
Bhaji na Muthia
Methi Dhokla
Ek Top Na Dal Bhaat
Fada Ni Khichadi
Trirangi Bhaat
Dudhi na Thepla
Bhakri
Puris
Sambharia
Bharela Parval nu Shaak
Turia-Makai nu Shaak
Gathia-Muthia nu Shaak
Batata ni Kachri nu Shaak
Dahiwali Fansi
Kanda-Methi nu Shaak
Undhiyu
Kadhi
Gol Kokam ni Kadhi
Lachko Dal
Osaman
Khatti-Mitthi Dal
Fajeto
Ugela Mung
Keri nu Shaak
Kacha Papaya nu Shaak
Khaman kakdi
Vagareli Chaas
Masala ni Chai
Chhundo
Suko Sambhar
Gol Keri
Methia Keri
Murabba
Sutarfeni Delight
Jalebi
Shrikand
Badam Katli
Khopra Pak
Mango Parfait
MAHARASHTRIAN
Spicy Misal
Pitla and Bhakri
Bharli Vangi
Amsula che Saar
Vaala Che Birde
Ambti
Puran Poli
Bhakharvadi
Thali Peeth
Masala Che Bhaat
PAtal Bhaji
Kande-Batate Chi Bhaaji
Panchamrut
Garlic Chutney
Black Masala
Sabudana Vada
NORTH INDIAN
Punjabi Chole
Tadka Dal
Phirni
Vegetable Biryani
Dal Makhani
Muli Paratha
Corn and Paneer Paratha
Makai Ki Roti
Naan
Masala Kulcha
Methi Paratha
Bhatura
Jeera Alu
Aachar Ke Aalu
Paneer Makhani
Dum Aloo
Sarson Ka Saag
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Baingan Bharta
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Palak Paneer
Makai Curry
Shahi Paneer-Sabz Musalam
Malai Methi Mattar
Samosas
Gajar Ka Achar
Kairi Ka Abhosla
Gajar Halva
SOUTH INDIAN
Mulligatawny Soup
Tomato Rasam
Masala Dosa Vada
Steamed Idlis
Dosa
Bisi Bele Huliyanna
Medu Wada
Cocunut Chutney
Molgaipudi
Sambhar
Vegetable Upma
Thair Sadam
Spicy Lemon Pickle
RAJASTHANI
Sabzi Panchmela
Dal
Bati
Mirchi Vada
MAsala Papad
Date and Tamarind Chutney
Dahi Vada
Saat Padi Roti-Gatte ka Saak
Dahi ke Alu
Kanji Vada
Malpua
BEST OF THE REST
Paneer Kathi Kababs
Paneer Lifafa
Chilli-Paneer
Dhan-Saak Brown Rice
Sitafal Basundi
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Cheese Papad Roll
Hara Bhara Chat
Party Mix
Bajari Uttapam
Aloo Papadi Chaat
Spinach Sev Puri
Mango Squash
Shikanji
Lemon Snow Mist
Coconut Refresher
Navratna Rabri