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Summary: Perfect Intro to Indian Cooking
Review: After spending way too much money in Indian restaurants through the years, I decided to learn how to cook my favorite Indian dishes at home. Monica Bhide's book is a perfect introduction for home cooks who want easy instructions for delicious Indian foods. The Shrimp in Coconut Milk turned out delicious, and this week I'll be trying the Kerala Fish Curry. I appreciate the clearly written directions, along with the descriptions of spices and additional tips. Highly recommend.
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Summary: WOW! Accessible Indian cooking at last!
Review: I love Indian food but never tried it at home before because the recipes always seemed so long and so complex. But Monica Bhide has made it possible to cook this wonderful food at home. I have made Chicken Tikka Masala three times and it is so good. And my husband is begging for a rerun of Shrimp Fritters already. I can't wait to try more dishes.The recipes are clear and easy to follow and her techniques section at the beginning of the book takes the mystery out of preparing and mixing spices. If you are intimidated by some of the other Indian cookbooks you might have seen, you should give this one a try.
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Summary: Excellent, pragmatic resource
Review: I really love this book and the way it's laid out. Having cooked from other Indian cookbooks, I truly appreciate the shortcuts that Ms. Bhide provides in this book. I also love the manner in which detailed but easy instructions are given to "Indianize" what would otherwise be mundane dishes that most of us have been making for years. I've cooked Indian from Jaffrey and Saran and I find this book to be every bit as valuable as those but even a tad more practical and convenient to use.
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Summary: An excellent introduction to Indian cuisine
Review: In The Everything Indian Cookbook, Monica Bhide has developed a truly user friendly cookbook. This is a book about easy to follow and tasty Indian recipes that appeal to both vegetarians and non vegetarians. Monica's friendly voice comes through in her clear instructions and the recipes work very well. The techniques section at the beginning of the book takes the mystery out of Indian spice mixes. It is an ideal introduction to anyone wanting to learn Indian cooking.
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Summary: All-Star Easy Indian!
Review: Looking to cook easy delicious Indian that doesn't require hours of prep? Monica - you have done it again! I love the book - all the recipes are ones that I would cook on a regular basis and everything I've tried has come out great. Recipes are clearly explained and easy to read!
Congratulations - can't wait to read the next!
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Summary: Excellent Introduction to Indian Cooking
Review: Monica Bhide's Everything Indian Cookbook is the ideal starting point for those new to Indian cooking. Beginning, as is appropriate, at the beginning, she presents basic techniques and ingredients, recommends a basic Indian spice pantry and describes commonly-used utensils. The recipes that follow are simple, clearly presented, and accurate, including estimates of preparation and cooking times. The "Everything" of the title is also accurate: the book contains a much wider selection of recipes than usually seen. I especially like the separate chapter on salads (not included in most of my other Indian cookbooks), the large number of simple vegetable dishes, and the simple, healthful pickle and chutney recipes. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Waiting for your books arrival
Review: Monica, Congratulations! I have just completed my order for your book. Cannot wait to get it in the mail. I hope Amazon.com does not take too long... Glad to read all the wonderful reviews on here. Keep up your good work. Best, Suvir Saran PS: Tried to be fair and not give stars till I had at least seen the book, but Amazon will not let me congratulate you publicly without rating your book. I have no reason to doubt that it is any less than your first one, so I shall rest assured. When does the third book come out? You are one prolific gal.
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Summary: Sad!
Review: Not recommended as a Indian cookbook of our times.
These are recipes that do not work in the kitchen.
Many are not even accurate to the names of dishes they represent from India.
Think twice and hard before buying this book.
There are a few Indian cookbooks out there these days that have finally made Indian food accessible in a fresh way, try them out.
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Summary: Showcases regional dishes from India
Review: One of the most "user friendly" cookbooks I've ever encountered which showcases regional dishes from India, The Everything Indian Cookbook provides 300 authentic and easy-to-follow recipes for dishes that are the equal of anything you could order at your favorite Indian restaurant. From Pork Tikkas; Smoked Eggplant in Yogurt; and Green Beans with Coconut; to Cumin-Scented Rice; Carom-Flavored Flatbread; and Instant Saffron Ice Cream, Indian native, chef and caterer Monica Bhide has organized this outstanding collection so that even the most novice kitchen cook can prepare and deliver absolutely savory meals and menus, whether for intimate dining with a loved one or a celebratory party of dozens of guests.
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Summary: Showcases regional dishes from India
Review: One of the most "user friendly" cookbooks I've ever encountered which showcases regional dishes from India, The Everything Indian Cookbook provides 300 authentic and easy-to-follow recipes for dishes that are the equal of anything you could order at your favorite Indian restaurant. From Pork Tikkas; Smoked Eggplant in Yogurt; and Green Beans with Coconut; to Cumin-Scented Rice; Carom-Flavored Flatbread; and Instant Saffron Ice Cream, Indian native, chef and caterer Monica Bhide has organized this outstanding collection so that even the most novice kitchen cook can prepare and deliver absolutely savory meals and menus, whether for intimate dining with a loved one or a celebratory party of dozens of guests.
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