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My Indian Kitchen - Preparing Delicious Indian Meals Without Fear or Fuss
by Hari Nayak
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 978-0-8048-4089-7
Published August 2011 - Hardcover - 160 pages - $27.95

Heavens, I do love a good curry.  I even make my own from time to time, but I cheat and use bottled curry cooking sauce.  And by "curry" I mean good Indian spices and flavors.  The secret to making a good curry (or any food) is to make it from scratch.  Author and chef Hari Nayak offers no-fuss meals which should appeal to many a busy home chef.  His book is divided into these categories: Indian Spice Mixes; Chutneys and Accompaniments; Appetizers; Soups and Dals; Vegetables and Cheese Dishes; Fish and Seafood; Poultry and Meat; Bread and Rice, and Desserts and Drinks.  His recipes are reminiscent of the food and meals he enjoyed as a child in India, and which he uses himself every day.  A lot of Indian dishes are suitable for vegetarians.  His spices are exotic and I would imagine easily obtainable these days on the Internet.  There is a Shopping Guide where you can buy spices.  I fancied the Spiced Garlic accompaniment; full of ingredients I grew up with at home.  Some of his dishes I salivated for include Northern Chickpea Curry; Pumpkin with Coconut; Cauliflower with Ginger and Cumin; Masala-Baked Red Snapper; Chicken Curry in a Hurry; Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salad; Saffron Chicken Biriyani; Baked Garlic Naan (bread), and Pistachio Mango Ice Cream.  There is a wide variety of Indian food you can try, and Hari Nayak's recipes have taken away the long and involved methods of yesteryear.  By the time I had finished this book, I felt suitable educated in all things relating to Indian cuisine.  I felt inspired to try at least a few items and to enjoy the flavors I've loved for years.  Nayak also offers Indian menus to consider, all of which sound delicious.
Visit Hari's website at www.harinayak.com.
Beautifully illustrated with mouthwatering images.  No nutritional guides.
Conclusion - Something different to surprise your family and friends with at your next gathering.  Everything sounds delectable and very do-able!