Easy Indian Cooking

by Suneeta Vaswani

"Savory Indian recipes."

Indian cooking is exhilarating and exotic -- and now it's easier than ever. Although Indian dishes are richly flavored, they need not be complicated to create in an American kitchen. Easy Indian Cooking features 125 recipes that are easy for beginners and appeal to experienced home cooks. The authentic flavor of these easy-to-prepare recipes will delight and amaze.

Vaswani's repertoire of exciting and inspired recipes ranges from classic recipes from North and South India to favorites from her family and friends. Each one is adapted for North American home cooking.

Following the recipes in this book, any cook can create delicious dishes such as: Masala Coated Baked ChickenPork VindalooCurried Spinach and Cheese (Saag Panir)Cardamon Scented LambBasmati Rice Layered with Fragrant ChickenTandoori Shrimp

In keeping with traditional Indian cooking, Vaswani includes a significant number of vegetarian dishes. She also shares insightful cooking tips and her wealth of Indian cooking techniques. In addition, there are suggestions about where to find ingredients and spices and, if necessary, substitutions. Exploring the wonderful world of Indian cuisine has never been easier. Easy Indian Cooking is the perfect place to start.

Genres: Cookbooks

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 3, 2004

About the author

Suneeta Vaswani is an accomplished culinary educator and author known for her contributions to Indian cuisine in the United States and beyond. Born in Mumbai, she moved to the U.S. in 1977 and quickly became a prominent figure in the Houston culinary scene. Shifting from a background in Bonsai and Ikebana, she began teaching Indian cooking and went on to conduct classes across the U.S., New Zealand, and Mexico. She taught at institutions like The Methodist Hospital’s Institute of Preventive Medicine and led cooking demonstrations at high-profile stores and events.
Suneeta's passion for Indian cuisine led to the publication of two successful cookbooks: Easy Indian Cooking (2004), which remains a favorite for beginners, and The Complete Book of Indian Cooking (2007), an insightful guide into regional Indian food. Her work has been featured in Bon Appétit, The Washington Post, Fine Cooking, and many local publications. She served as President of the Houston Culinary Guild and was a long-standing member of IACP.
In addition to teaching and writing, she developed specialty Indian food products, consulted for gourmet markets, and contributed to major cultural events in Houston. After returning to Mumbai in 2011, she continued to explore India’s evolving food scene, noting the increasing global influences and adaptation to Indian tastes. Currently, she is updating Easy Indian Cooking with new, accessible recipes. With a career spanning over three decades, Suneeta remains a celebrated advocate of approachable, authentic Indian cooking for both novice and seasoned cooks alike.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recipes are easy to follow; good mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Many of the recipes are designed to serve 6-8 people but can easily be halved for smaller crowds.

[Cloay · Rating 3 out of 5]

- available in SG NLB 641.5954 (SK

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful
Appreciated photos and wished there were more
Tips are helpful too

[Shikha · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very Basic! Not for people who are not new to Indian cooking!

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several good recipes - not all vegetarian, but still a large number - and easy to follow.

[Natashya KitchenPuppies · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good intro book for those new to cooking Indian cuisine. Lots of helpful hints and tips.