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Summary: "Almost perfect!" says my Punjabi husband
Review: I had tried serving Indian recipes I found on the Internet, and my husband, a Punjabi who relishes his food, would politely eat them. The first time I made Ms. Jaffrey's "everyday" Chicken in Fried Onion Sauce, he turned to me with a big smile on his face and says "it's almost perfect - I would never know this was not prepared by a born-Indian!" Well - that's all the proof I needed! The only consistent complaint we have about the book is that the pulses (grains and legumes) are quite bland. That may be how the majority of Indians eat them, but in my husband's community, everything is highly seasoned. I've had to adjust all of those recipes for him. One caution about the previous edition if you decide to buy it used is that occassionally you'll find a step missing in the procedural part of the recipe. You'll get to the end of the recipe and find there is an ingredient left over that's not made it into the pot - like the meat, for instance! I recommend you read all recipes carefully before starting so you can spot ommissions and strategize around them. This approach will also help you plan all the prep steps - measuring and chopping ingredients.
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Summary: "Almost perfect!" says my Punjabi husband
Review: I had tried serving Indian recipes I found on the Internet, and my husband, a Punjabi who relishes his food, would politely eat them. The first time I made Ms. Jaffrey's "everyday" Chicken in Fried Onion Sauce, he turned to me with a big smile on his face and says "it's almost perfect - I would never know this was not prepared by a born-Indian!" Well - that's all the proof I needed! The only consistent complaint we have about the book is that the pulses (grains and legumes) are quite bland. That may be how the majority of Indians eat them, but in my husband's community, everything is highly seasoned. I've had to adjust all of those recipes for him. One caution about the previous edition if you decide to buy it used is that occassionally you'll find a step missing in the procedural part of the recipe. You'll get to the end of the recipe and find there is an ingredient left over that's not made it into the pot - like the meat, for instance! I recommend you read all recipes carefully before starting so you can spot ommissions and strategize around them. This approach will also help you plan all the prep steps - measuring and chopping ingredients.
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Summary: The Ultimate Indian Cookbook
Review: I have 5 of Madhur Jaffrey's cookbooks including this one, and this is the one that I use the most. It has the recipes in it that my family loves, I find the organization fantastic, and the instructions are crystal clear. For Americans, this is probably the best Indian cookbook I can recommend. I have tried Julie Sahni and found her books lacking. My recipes come out reminding me of my trip to India. For Indians/Pakistanis, well, I don't really know. In her books she has tried to duplicate Indian food using American ingredients. The cook in Edison NJ complained about Indian cooks not having cayenne pepper in their spice cabinets; only red pepper. I can tell you that many people in America think cayenne pepper IS red pepper. I always did! There may be cookbooks printed in India which may be better suited to your needs if you still dislike this one, but I still say that Madhur Jaffrey's books are the easiest to follow. Otherwise, do what she did--- write home to your mother for recipes!
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Summary: Best Indian Cook book on the market
Review: I have been cooking with this book since 1995. An Indian friend of mine recommended. My Indian friends "love" my cooking and all I do is follow the recipes - exactly as Madhur says to do stuff.
Best still, everything tastes better if cooked a day in advance so all you have to do for a great dinner party, is re-heat the dishes!
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Summary: a wonderfully basic and delicious indian cookbook
Review: I have had many indian cookbooks and none are as good as this. It calls for things that I can find without taking a trip to india, and most often at the supermarket. The recipies are well instructed and very easy to follow.
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Summary: Great book everything in it is sooo good!
Review: I have never been so impressed with a cook book try it you will love it
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Summary: All I Hoped For
Review: I have only had time to make one dish so far,and it was fantastic. I was able to obtain all the needed spices for it locally. I will certainly be using it often. It is a well written and easy to understand book. I am going to enjoy this immensley. R.Henry
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Summary: A very useful book to have at hand.
Review: I have tried a number of the recipes from this book and they have turned out well everytime.It's a greatbook and I've recommended it to quite a few of my friends who like Indian cooking.
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Summary: Indian cooking for the neophyte
Review: I haven't done a lot of cooking but I do like Indian style food. Unfortunately the nearest restaurant is about 70 miles away. I decided to try making it myself. Recipes from the 'net were good, but left a lot of details out. I tried this book and it really helped a lot. Every recipe I've tried so far (except one) has been real good and real tasty. If someone like me can handle the recipes successfully, just about anyone should be able to. Bottom line is that the book works and the recipes are good.
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Summary: wonderful!
Review: I learned of Madhur Jaffrey from cooking shows and was glad to see she also wrote cook books. The recipes in this book have the same wonderful appeal of the ones that i saw on the television show... and they smell WONDERFUL cooking! This was the first Indian repipe book that i purchased and it was a good choice for me. Ms. Jaffrey is very good at explaining things and the instructions were clear without being *dry* and boring.
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