Meena Pathak's Complete Indian Cooking

Meena Pathak's Complete Indian Cooking

by Meena Pathak (Author)

Synopsis

Indian food's popularity continues to grow, and more and more people are cooking Indian dishes for themselves at home now. This book brings together over 170 delicious Indian recipes from Meena Pathak.As well as offering advice on basic Indian ingredients and cooking techniques, Meena suggests her own practical tips for everything from recipe variations to storage of spices. The recipes form a truly comprehensive collection covering everything from light snacks to everyday meals for the whole family, as well as more elaborate concoctions for special occasions. There are therefore both simple, quick (and healthy) recipes for busy cooks as well as more complex dishes for those seeking a new challenge.Written in a very personal style, the book also takes the reader back through Meena's memories and anecdotes of both India and the UK, as well as charting the emergence of Patak's as a brand leader in Indian foods. Meena Pathak's Complete Indian Cooking is a must for both practical regular meals as well as for foodies exploring new culinary styles or ingredients.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
Published: 30 May 2008

ISBN 10: 1847731597
ISBN 13: 9781847731593

Author Bio
Meena Pathak OBE was born in Mumbai, India. She trained in food technology and as a chef with the prestigious Taj hotel group. In the late 1970s, she married Kirit Pathak and they began to grow the family's spices and pickles company in England. Today, Patak's (they dropped the h ) is the UK brand leader in Indian foods, exporting to over 40 countries. A tireless ambassador for Indian cooking, Meena travels the world demonstrating authentic recipes as well as spending time in India researching new ingredients. Meena Pathak Celebrates Indian Cooking, a tribute to 50 years of Patak's, is also published by New Holland. Meena lives in Bolton, Lancashire.