Contents 

Introduction 

1. Aromatics : The Heart of Indian Cooking 

2. Basic Ingredients and Preparations 

3. Indian Cooking Styles and Techniques 

4. Batterie de Cuisine 

5. Expertise 

6. Meat 

7. Poultry and Game 

8. Fish and Shell-fish 

9. Rice Cookery 

10. Vegetables and Pulses 

11. Eggs 

12. Indian Breads 

13. Sweets and Desserts 

14. Chutneys and Pickles Appendices 

1. Basic Recipes 

2. Weights and Measures 

3. Oven Temperatures 

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