culinary Indian flavours N.E.W.S : recipes from North East West South India

<p>You can imagine how varied and interesting the cuisine can be with this amazing mix. In fact there is a saying that the simple lentil dish dal which is commonly eaten across India changes in texture taste and flavor every 200 meters. That is the beauty of Indian regional food. And that is the fantastic journey I intend to take you on through the pages of this book.</p><p>My connection with Indian spices and flavors helps me use my knowledge in the modern kitchen. Without sacrificing authenticity I use updated cooking methods with modern appliances to create delicious Indian food. Come with me on a journey of nostalgia discovery and surprises that only a cuisine as diverse as India&rsquo;s can take you on. If you are an Indian living outside the country many of these recipes will bring back memories of your own childhood or meals cooked at festivals. If you&rsquo;re new to Indian food this will be like a storybook discovery of a cuisine that is hearty and diverse.</p><p>A common misconception is that Indian food is difficult to make based on the sheer number of ingredients needed for a recipe. But Indians eat home- cooked food three meals a day so it really can&rsquo;t be that difficult. To help you become more confident this book is full of helpful tips on stocking an Indian pantry handy time-savers and of course simple authentic recipes that will make you fall in love with India&rsquo;s foods as passionately as I have.</p>