Asian Cooking

Simi’s Kitchen: Fully Illustrated Recipe Book

This recipe book has been paritcularly prepared for those friends who want to see how the process of cooking, in each of the recipes given in the book, progresses. Each recipe has several photos to show you, step by step, how the dish is being cooked, alongwith the text that becomes more important with the …

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Indian Pakodas (Indian Fritters)

Pakoda is a fried Indian snack. It is generally called fritter in English. Pakoda is also pronounced as Pakora, Pakori, or Pakodi. This snack is very popular in all SAARC countries. In the Indian subcontinent, almost everyone loves eating pakoras. People generally enjoy eating pakoras with tea anytime during the day. Whenever there are …

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Indian Halwa World: Various Recipes

Halwa, also spelled Halva, is any of several dense and sweet dishes or desserts that is widely enjoyed in most of the Asian and Arabian countries, particularly in Middle-East, South Asia, and Central Asia. In India and Pakistan, Halva is cooked on almost every auspicious occasion or on any religious festival. In different Asian and …

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A Hand Book of Chutneys: Indian Chutney Recipes

The most interesting part of the vast Indian cuisine is the delicious chutneys and relishes; they add a different dimension to any meal and no meal is complete without them. The varieties are many and they can be prepared at home in a few minutes with easily available ingredients like tomatoes, fruits, coconut, yogurt, herbs, garlic, onion, …

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Cottage Cheese (Paneer): Exotic Indian Recipes

Cottage cheese is known as ‘Paneer’ in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and several other Asian countries. People love eating dishes made from Paneer. Most of restaurants have several paneer dishes on their menu. In Indian houses, women generally make cottage cheese in their own kitchens; however, it is easily available at nearby milk dairies, groceries, or …

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Indian Dal (Lentils) Recipes

Dried split pulses, including peas and beans, are called ‘Dal’ in the Indian subcontinent. In India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and many other Asian countries, various soups are cooked from these pulses. In South Asian countries, dal is one of the most important staple foods and at every eating place, restaurants, inns, and even …

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Vij: A Chef’s One-Way Ticket to Canada with Indian Spices in His Suitcase

Vikram Vij, one of Canada’s great chefs, shares his story of the trials and triumphs in building a world-renowned food empire   Fragrant with the smells of cumin, turmeric, fennel, and cloves, Vij reveals the story of Vikram Vij, one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs and entrepreneurs. Co-owner of the world-famous Vij’s Restaurant in Vancouver, his story is …

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The Quick & Easy Ayurvedic Cookbook: [Indian Cookbook, Over 60 Recipes]

Eat better and live healthier with this easy-to-follow Ayurvedic cookbook.Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of health and healing based on the principle that each human being is unique, and has a distinct individual constitution, genetic inheritance and predisposition to certain ailments. Practitioners can stay healthy and happy by following rules such as: Warm, comfort foods like Shepherd’s …

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Chai, Chaat & Chutney: a street food journey through India

In Chai, Chaat & Chutney, Chetna has taken inspiration from the street and created delicious recipes that are simple to cook at home. The result is a completely fresh take on Indian cuisine – try Tamarind stuffed chillis, Chana dal vada with Coconut chutney and Dabeli from the South or let your senses venture to the North for …

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