Author Description

Prett aims to move curry and Indian food lovers away from uninspiring takeaways and jar based recipes by giving them the confidence to cook more adventurous and authentic Indian cuisine from scratch at home. Prett hopes her easy family recipes will inject enthusiasm to explore new tastes and spice combinations. The book gives an insight into spice blending with a simple spice guide and an introduction to easy-to-follow, traditional Indian dishes from a basic masala sauce to creamy dhals, as well as regional favourites such as Keralan fish. A selection of street food and nibbles feature, including Chilli Paneer, an Indo-Chinese fusion recipe and Sev and Ganthia, an Indian version of crisps. A mix of old and new Celebration dishes are included such as Tingy Tangy black chickpeas traditionally served at Indian weddings and wow-factor recipes for special occasions. Meal staples are covered to impart the art of making home-made Indian breads and rice dishes, as well as accompaniment preserves and dips for the finishing touch to Indian food.