Simple Indian Cookery

by Madhur Jaffrey, Jean Cazals (Photographer)

In Simple Indian Cookery, Madhur Jaffrey reveals how easy it is to bring the flavors of India into your home. With 40 recipes, featuring step-by-step instructions and clear color photos, even novices can cook a wide range of authentic Indian fare. Add spice to your life with Goan Prawn Curry or Tarka Dal, or try popular favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala, Rogan Josh, or Lamb Madras. There are also more elaborate dishes, like Creamy Chicken Korma with Almonds, Prawns in a Butter and Tomato Sauce, and Moghlai Spinach with Shallots. These tried-and-tested recipes include savory soups and starters, classic curries with fish, meat, poultry, and eggs, and tasty vegetables and accompaniments. With an inspiring range of menu suggestions and a guide to essential Indian ingredients, Madhur Jaffrey’s Simple Indian Cookery guarantees excellent results every time.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2005

About the author

Madhur Jaffrey CBE is an Indian-born actress, food and travel writer, and television personality. She is recognized for bringing Indian cuisine to the western hemisphere with her debut cookbook, An Invitation to Indian Cooking, which was inducted into the James Beard Foundation’s Cookbook Hall of Fame in 2006.

Reviews

[Anne-Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is gorgeous: smooth pages, colorful photos, clear recipes and instructions. The opening section on ingredients details the flavors of and regional preferences for a fairly comprehensive list of spices.

I've tried 3 or 4 recipes so far, and they've turned out quite good. The small photos of the dishes at each step in the recipe are especially helpful.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have no clue how truly authentic the recipes in Simple Indian Cookery are, but they seem to deliver excellent - and fairly goof-proof - easy approximations of many standard Indian dishes. Especially helpful is the inclusion of a Vegetables section (great dishes for vegetarians), and a handful of menu suggestions at the back of the book for casual family dinners through elegant dinner parties.

[MM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh how I love everything other people make from this little book (and I'm encouraging Mike to check out more of her cookbooks!). I've made a one or two things from here -- yummy creamy spicy spinach.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fueling my current obsession with Indian food.