This book showcases the fabulous culinary heritage of India. Based on India's first TV foodshow Daawat presents an exciting range of recipes contributed by accomplished masterchefs and promising talent drawn from the four corners of our vast and varied land. Memorable meals, perennial favourites, exotic dishes and interesting experiments—these recipes will lead the reader on a discovery of India with its many-splendoured gastronomic riches. A natural sequel to the bestseller Prashad Cooking with Indian Masters, Kalra's Daawat promises yet another wonderful encounter with Indian cooking. J. Inder Singh (Jiggs) Kalra, celebrated food columnist and author, gastronome and food consultant, is Chairman and Managing Director, Jiggs Kalra Food Services Pvt. Ltd, Chairman and Managing Director, Bawarchi Tolla, hotel and restaurant consultants, Managing Partner, Fusion Flavours, creating spice combinations, based on Ayurvedic and Unani principles, and Brand Ambassador for The Famous Grouse and the great malt McCallan. He has also been Advisor to the India Trade Promotion Organisation, and Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan. Jiggs has been consultant to various national and international hotels and hotel chains. These include the Oberoi Hotels, Sheraton-ITC Hotels, Park Hotels, Casino Hotels, the Hyatt (Delhi), the Marriott (Mumbai), JayPee Palace (Agra), and Shivnivas Palace (Udaipur). He has planned menus for the Meridien, Bahrain, The Great Kebab Factory, Delhi, and Kinara and Hazara, Singapore. Jiggs Kalra has developed flavours for Frito Lay, the snack division of Pepsico, potato entree and snacks for Aviko, Holland, one of the world's largest potato processing companies, masala combinations for MTR, Bangalore and sauces and chutneys for Bector Foods, Ludhiana.
The book explores in depth the culinary and cultural heritage of India which echoes the harmonious blending of diverse influences over the centuries. Written by one of the leading food connoisseurs, this book portrays the ebb and flow of the tides of history that governed the variety of tastes prevalent in Indian cuisine today.
Indian Fast Food offers much more than convenient finger foods or a quick bite to quell the pangs of hunger. They cater, almost effortlessly, to different tastes and combine nutrition with ecstatic aesthetic experience. The most interesting thing about the recipes in this book is that these can be very easily adapted as per individual requirements and do not depend onany indispensable, exotic ingredient. A substitute can often be pressed into service while cooking abroad withoutany appreciable difference in its impact. Usually savoured informally, recipes like pav bhaaji, jhinga biryani, shorshe maach and many more can also be easily included in a formal, celebratory menu.
This book offers a range of recipes- from hot soups and crunchy salads to lamay, tempura, relishes to accompany rich or noodies, curries and desserts. The only book of its kind!
This book offers a range of recipes- from hot soups and crunchy salads to lamay, tempura, relishes to accompany rich or noodies, curries and desserts. The only book of its kind!
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