Taste the real thing and discover the delights of home-cooked Indian foodIndian food--delicious, diverse, and not as difficult to cook as you might think! In Indian Cooking For Dummies, you'll learn the fundamentals, plus over 100 make-at-home recipes for your Indian favorites. Even newbie cooks will have no trouble making these easy and delectable dishes right at home. With this book, you've got a suite of recipes to suit every dietary need (vegetarians, rejoice!), spice tolerance, and skill level. When you crave a Bengaluru breakfast, Lucknow lunch, or Delhi dinner, Indian Cooking For Dummies is for you.Inside, you'll learn the steps and secrets used in all the regions of India, so you can create a perfect, balanced Indian meal in your kitchen. With pro suggestions and tips about key ingredients and dish pairings, you'll be eating healthy, hearty, flavorful food in no time. Imagine your own stay-at-home buffet of rice, Indian breads, curried meats, creamy lentils, aromatic vegetables, raitas, chutneys, relishes, and more. Hungry yet?* Cook authentic Indian appetizers, snacks, main courses, desserts, drinks, and popular vegetarian dishes* Discover regional Indian cuisine and the ingredients, techniques, and spices unique to each* Eat healthily and cook from scratch, without spending too much time in the kitchen* Enjoy expert advice on how to make a meal for one or feed a large family, Indian styleFor flavor, aroma, variety, and sheer pleasure, Indian food is tops--and you can make it yourself, with this friendly Dummies guide!

Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Indian Cooking 7Chapter 1: Exploring India through Food 9Chapter 2: Embracing India's Love of Vegetables 23Chapter 3: Tools of the Trade 33Chapter 4: Shopping for Essential Ingredients 45Part 2: Getting Comfortable in the Kitchen 65Chapter 5: Common Indian Kitchen Techniques 67Chapter 6: Using Staple Ingredients in Indian Dishes 83Chapter 7: Spices Make Indian Dishes Nice 111Chapter 8: Building a Curry 123Chapter 9: Bringing It All Together in a Deliciously Healthy Meal 153Part 3: Serving Up Indian Specialties 171Chapter 10: Lovely Lamb, Beef, and Pork Dishes 173Chapter 11: Scrumptious Poultry Dishes 189Chapter 12: Delish Fish and Seafood Dishes 203Chapter 13: Vegetables Cooked the Indian Way 217Chapter 14: Rice with a Bit of Anything 235Chapter 15: Can't-Be-Beat Lentils and Beans 249Chapter 16: Exotic Egg Dishes 263Part 4: Whipping Up Breads, Chutneys, and Tasty Treats 271Chapter 17: Dishes to Start the Day 273Chapter 18: Tasty Snacks and Appetizers 285Chapter 19: No-Bake Breads 301Chapter 20: Chutneys and Salads 311Chapter 21: Desserts and Drinks 323Part 5: The Part of Tens 335Chapter 22: Ten Time-Saving Tips for the Kitchen 337Chapter 23: Ten Myths about Indian Food 343Chapter 24: Ten Tips on Indian Table Etiquette 349Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 355Index 359