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Summary: Great Book
Review: I recently converted to a Vegetarian and was desperately seeking vegetarian resources. I found support in form of websites like fatfree.com and recipedelights.com. The latter even had some wonderful reviews of cookbooks. Thats how I found about Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking. This book is simply great !! I cannot even fathom any vegetarian (interested in Indian food) living without this book. Julie Sahni is my favorite ever since I bought another one of her books (Classic Indian Cooking). I loved all recipes especially paneer dishes. My boyfriend was sceptical at first and now he is hooked :-) Don't even think twice. Just buy it !
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Summary: For Vegetarians and Omnivores alike
Review: If you love Indian food this book is a must. From the introduction's dazzling and sensuous description of a Hindu wedding feast to the detailed no-fault recipes for gems like 'Hearty Blue Mountain Cabbage and Tomato Stew' and 'Hot and Sour Garlic-Braised Eggplant', Julie Sahni has written a masterful cookbook. As a former student of Ms. Sahni's I can attest to her encyclopedic knowledge of Indian vegetarian cooking gleaned from her 23 years as a strict vegetarian. You will find no better, more comprehensive or delicious addition to your cookbook library.
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Summary: A little disappointing..
Review: If you really want to cook authentic, one-on-one Indian food, go for this book, but if you want to experiment or just get ideas, I wouldn't recommend this one. It's a little user-unfriendly (hardly any illustration) and provides lots of background and detail information. I find it hard to improvise or extract different ideas from these receipies; of course that depends on where you live (i.e. whether all the ingredients are available) Here they aren't so I can't really use the book!
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Summary: Winter vegetables aren't boring!
Review: It's easy to be a vegetarian in summer when there is a plethora of juicy tomatoes and fresh basil in the garden; but winter always presents a challenge. Julie Sahni brings a new dimension to root crops. Acorn Squash Fritters brought raves at Thanksgiving dinner; Cauliflower and Potatoes in Herb Sauce is a standard with my family and Cream of Curried Vegetables and Split Peas is a totally satisfying winter lunch. Hooray to Julie for giving us another great cookbook.
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Summary: A method for Indian Cuisine
Review: Julie Sahni has proven herself to be an ingenious cook. Her adaptations of classic Indian fare for western vegetable, corn, and bean varities was nothing short of inspired. No longer will you have to struggle to find an adequate replacement for an unknown variety which may be irreplabable. She has also done a marvelous job of introducing me to a variety of Indian dishes. From the curry-laden legumes of the north to the delightfully fiery vegetables of the south, these recipes are both easy to reporduce and quite enjoyable to eat. her introduction to most of the ingredients and methods used were also remarkably helpful. This book is more of a method for Indian cuisine that a collection of recipes. I recommend it for anybody interested in the subject.
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Summary: Julie Sahni's work is an inspiring masterpiece.
Review: Julie Sahni's work on Indian vegetarian cuisine is a magnificent masterpiece. Her detailed explanations of authentic Indian ingridients and sypnosis of the vegetarian tradition inspire even beginners to try out her recipes. Their large number insures that a person can easily find something great and refreshing to incorporate in one's diet. Miss Sahni's book is suitable for vegans because although Indian vegetarian cooking uses cheese and milk, they can be easily substituted for soy products
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Summary: delicious!
Review: just thinking about this cookbook makes my mouth water...if you are only going to buy one indian cookbook, you can feel secure making it this one. it is a great way to expand your repertoire and introduce some new flavors into your diet. some ingredients may be difficult to find if you are not in an area that had indian or pakistani groceries, but don't let that keep you from forging ahead - never be afraid to substitute!
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Summary: An Unequivocal and Delicious "Yes!"
Review: My first reaction to many of these recipes has been "My god! Can you DO that with lentils/milk/yoghurt/vegetables?". But the answer is an unequivocal and delicious "YES!" There aren't tons of glossy colourful pictures smiling out at you (and pushing the price up), and this is a cookbook that has more recipes than you can shake a stick at, so it might be intimidating for some. But fear not. The recipes are well tested, the ingredients readily available, and the descriptions are well written and meaningful. This book has transformed my cooking and my kitchen, with recipes that are tasty, economical, and varied. If you are the least bit adventurous, try this book, I implore you.
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Summary: An Unequivocal and Delicious "Yes!"
Review: My first reaction to many of these recipes has been "My god! Can you DO that with lentils/milk/yoghurt/vegetables?". But the answer is an unequivocal and delicious "YES!" There aren't tons of glossy colourful pictures smiling out at you (and pushing the price up), and this is a cookbook that has more recipes than you can shake a stick at, so it might be intimidating for some. But fear not. The recipes are well tested, the ingredients readily available, and the descriptions are well written and meaningful. This book has transformed my cooking and my kitchen, with recipes that are tasty, economical, and varied. If you are the least bit adventurous, try this book, I implore you.
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Summary: An Unequivocal and Delicious "Yes!"
Review: My first reaction to many of these recipes has been "My god! Can you DO that with lentils/milk/yoghurt/vegetables?". But the answer is an unequivocal and delicious "YES!" There aren't tons of glossy colourful pictures smiling out at you (and pushing the price up), and this is a cookbook that has more recipes than you can shake a stick at, so it might be intimidating for some. But fear not. The recipes are well tested, the ingredients readily available, and the descriptions are well written and meaningful. This book has transformed my cooking and my kitchen, with recipes that are tasty, economical, and varied. If you are the least bit adventurous, try this book, I implore you.
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