An Invitation to Indian Cooking: 50th Anniversary Edition: A Cookbook

A beautiful fiftiethanniversary edition of the essential Indian cookbookthe final word on the subject (The New York Times)featuring a new introduction by the author and a new foreword by Yotam OttolenghiAn instant classic upon publication, this book teaches 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 hardboiled eggs).The queen of Indian cooking (Saveur), Madhur Jaffrey helped introduce generations of American home cooks to the foods of the subcontinent. In An 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 recreate 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.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 with a new foreword by the author and a new introduction by superfan, Yotam Ottolenghiand featuring Jaffreys own illustrations, this anniversary edition celebrates An Invitation to Indian Cookings half a century as the goto text on Indian cooking.