Beyond Curry Indian Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Through India

by Denise D'Silva Sankhe

Explore the Flavors of Indian Cooking with Mouth-Watering Recipes—From Authentic Regional Classics to Mainstream Fusion Favorites Join Mumbai-based food blogger Denise D'silva Sankhé on a culinary adventure of nostalgia and tasty surprises spanning the regions of India. In Beyond Curry, An Indian Cookbook, Denise shares her rich personal story of Indian cooking with profiles of unique regional Indian food. You’ll explore Indian cooking with convenient, no-fuss recipes, accessible ingredients, and must-know secrets behind authentic Indian food. Discover delicacies from the North (Tandoori Chicken) to breakfast delights from the South (Dosas) to popular Indian-Chinese dishes, and much more.

Whether you long to recreate beloved childhood recipes, are a time-strapped professional, or a home cook new to Indian cooking, Beyond Curry, An Indian Cookbook guides you through a cuisine that is diverse, satisfying—and easy to create in your kitchen.

Learn to prepare Indian food at home,

Simple and convenient recipes using easy-to-find ingredients Low-prep times yielding dishes suitable for 4 to 6 people Pepper icons indicating spice levels (mild, medium, hot) with tips for adjusting the heat Healthy modifications to address dietary needs Bonus Indian slow cooker and pressure cooker tips for easier-than-ever dishes Your journey into regional Indian food with Beyond Curry will open your eyes—and taste buds—to the delights and popular dishes of India.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Reference, Nonfiction, Food

264 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2016

Reviews

[Crystal Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cooking is a big part of our family time. We also love to open our kids to cultural experiences so Beyond Curry Indian Cookbook by Denise D'Silva Sankhé is an exciting addition to our routine. I was a little intimidated at first as im not as big of a fan of heat and spice as my husband, but I learned quickly that there is much more to this style. They start with a numbered map that labels the regions as well as type of dishes that are typically eaten which servers well as reference throughout the book. The introduction explains the writers background and passion for this authentic food. The first chapter is probably my favorite, covering the rich history and cultural diversity of the regions and even talks of the religious restrictions as well as how climate plays it's part in each regions cuisine. The sections on stocking your pantry, spices and their uses as well as common equipment used give an extra comfort level for beginners. The second section provides a list of home remedies from special blends that are easily made and I also love that with each recipe they list which region they are from as well as whether they are vegan, gluten-free and so on. The rest of the sections are separated into appetizers, rice, meats, drinks and many others. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking to spice up your culinary skills.
I received this in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Reading For Funs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Indian food has the biggest claim over my heart than any other cuisine on this planet, and curry is the reason for that. I could devour curry all day, every day without ever growing tired. So when I saw this cookbook saying beyond curry I couldn't resist picking it up. Could anything be better than curry? I doubted it.

The recipes are delicious, and I developed a love for the Paneer in Red Gravy recipe among others. Each recipe is mostly simple and could be easy for anyone to learn. The author was kind enough to include a prelude to each recipe stating whether or not it was vegetarian, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, or allium-free. I could see that being a great inclusion to a cookbook for some people, it wasn't an important thing to me but it was a nice touch. I loved how educational the cookbook was, and I learned a lot about Indian cuisine.

The biggest issue with Beyond Curry Indian Cook was the fact that the Kindle version I read didn't have photographs of the recipes, instead, there were maps of the region in India that the recipe is from. That was an interesting touch, but I would have enjoyed having photographs alongside the maps.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful and unique

I have many indian cookbooks including the well known Madhur Jeffrey’s, so it is difficult to find new cookbooks that can add to the current crop. But this book has enough different dishes that it is worth owning. It’s got a nice selection of regional dishes, interesting beverages and a couple of desserts that are not too complicated. Recipes also include a quick option to speed things up, explains the more unusual ingredients and is very friendly for beginning indian cooks.

[Lucinda Lent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good cookbook

I really love this book,it was easy to understand. Even the lessons about Indian culture was good. I will gladly read this book all the time.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent cookbook with some interesting fusion cuisine examples. It does rate the spiciness of each dish and if you eat meat may make a decent introductory cookbook.

[Oscar Lakra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for Varied dishes

Only missing pictures.Else would be 5*, Hoping to see more please add images so that we can compare ost cooking

[Alvaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice cuisine

A very good resource for every one interested in the Indian cuisine and culture. A good catalog of ingredients and basic preparations.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great recipes but lots of specialty ingredients needed that would take me awhile to find in my city.