American Masala

Book excerpt: Over the past few years, Indian food has evolved from an intimidating cuisine to an American favourite. More and more home chefs are realising that Indian food is not only delicious, but also very healthful and quick to prepare. In his first book, INDIAN HOME COOKING, Suvir Saran introduced many cooks to basic Iandian cooking. In his followup, AMERICAN MASALA, Suvir demonstrates how Indian flavours can complement American staples, creating fresh new tastes from familiar ingredients, like lamb chops, cornbread and fried chicken. For thos new to Indian cooking, these unintimidating, accessible recipes offer up over 125 ways to incorporate new flavours into your culinary routine without overhauling your pantry and learning comple cooking techniques. These dishes offer the perfect balance of the familiar and innovative. By using just a few spices and basic Indian cooking techniques, home cooks can diversify their cooking routine, creating new flavours and textures that even the most picky palate will love.