An Invitation to Indian Cooking

The queen of Indian cooking” (Saveur), Madhur Jaffrey helped introduce generations of American home cooks to the foods of the subcontinent. InAn Invitation to Indian Cookingwidely considered one of the best cookbooks of all time and enshrined in the James Beard Foundations Cookbook Hall of FameJaffrey gives readers a sweeping survey of the rich culinary traditions of her home.
Living in London and homesick, she was prompted to re-create the dishes of her Delhi childhood. Jaffrey taught herself the art of Indian cuisine and, in this groundbreaking book, she shares those lessons with us all. Featuring more than 160 recipes, the book covers everything from appetizers, soups, vegetables, and meats to fish, chutneys, breads, desserts, and more.
An instant classic upon publication,An Invitation to Indian Cookingteaches home cooks perfect renditions of dishes such as Mulligatawny Soup, Whole Wheat Samosas, and Chicken Biryani, alongside Green Beans with Mustard, Khitcherie Unda (scrambled eggs, Indian style), and Nargisi Kofta (large meatballs stuffed with hard-boiled eggs). From recipes for formal occasions to the making of everyday staples such as dals, pickles, and relishes, Jaffreys invitation has proved irresistible for generations of American home cooks.
Beautifully redesignedand featuring a new foreword by the author and a new introduction by superfan, Yotam Ottolenghithis anniversary edition celebratesAn Invitation to Indian Cookings half a century as the go-to text on Indian cooking.