Indian Flavor Every Day

<b>Introduce rich, complex Indian flavors to your everyday cooking with 80 easy recipes and ingenious guidance from Julia Child Best First Book Award winner Maya Kaimal.</b><br><br>In <i>Indian Flavor Every Day</i>, Indian cooking authority Maya Kaimal proves it’s possible to experience the joy of this cuisine with minimal time and just a handful of essential ingredients like spices, ghee, and dried chilies. She distills foundational flavor-building methods, like creating spice blends and sizzling whole seeds in oil to release their essence, and applies them to accessible, versatile ingredients any home cook has on hand.<br> <br>These adaptable techniques open a world of possibility as you’ll not only whip up traditional dishes but also amp up the flavors of your favorite ingredients or meals whenever a craving strikes. Why not swirl some popped mustard seeds into a butternut squash soup or top ho-hum steamed broccoli with a crispy garlic-chili-cumin tarka? How about serving charred carrots with a gingery yogurt sauce next to your roasted chicken, or adding a pinch of garam masala to your cookie dough?<br> <br>With many vegetarian, gluten-free, and wholesome, hearty offerings, <i>Indian Flavor Every Day</i> includes both simplified classic dishes and new twists. Recipes like <b>Golden Noodles with Tarka Crunch</b>,<b> Roasted Asparagus with Tamarind and Crispy Shallots</b>, and deeply flavorful<b> Chicken Chettinad with Black Pepper Coconut Masala</b> are designed to build your confidence and spark inspiration, so incredible new flavors can become an everyday pleasure.<br> <br>Embrace the simple tips in this book, purchase a few ingredients for your pantry, and Maya Kaimal promises that Indian flavors can be woven into your meals with delicious ease.