An Invitation to Indian Cooking and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more

Vous voulez voir cette page en français ? Cliquez ici.


or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
or
Amazon Prime Free Trial required. Sign up when you check out. Learn More
More Buying Choices
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Start reading An Invitation to Indian Cooking on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

An Invitation To Indian Cooking [Hardcover]

Madhur Jaffrey
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
List Price: CDN$ 31.99
Price: CDN$ 21.94 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over CDN$ 25. Details
You Save: CDN$ 10.05 (31%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Only 1 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca. Gift-wrap available.
Want it delivered Monday, May 27? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout.

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Kindle Edition --  
Hardcover CDN $21.94  
Paperback CDN $13.68  

Book Description

Feb 1 1999

Carefully worked out for American cooks in American kitchens, Madhur Jaffrey's classic An Invitation to Indian Cooking demonstrates how varied, irresistible, and inexpensive Indian cooking can be and how easily you can prepare authentic dishes at home. There is no other book on Indian cooking as persuasive as this "invitation" from award-winning cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey.

Focusing on the flavorful cooking of her native Delhi, Jaffrey offers more than 165 easy-to-follow recipes, with detailed instructions designed for those who have never cooked Indian cuisine. Learn how to make common Indian foods such as Samosas, Fried Eggplant, Naan, and Tandoori Chicken, as well as the more adventurous Tomato Tamarind Chutney, Stuffed Whole Okra, and Lamb Korma with Almonds. Eleven chapters provide recipes for Soups and Appetizers; Meats; Chicken, Other Birds, and Eggs; Fish and Shellfish; Summer Cooking and Barbequed Foods; Vegetables; Rice; Dals; Chutneys, Pickles, and Other Relishes; Breads; and Desserts.

With a helpful introduction and beautiful decorative drawings by Jaffrey, An Invitation to Indian Cooking also includes sample menus for meat-eaters and vegetarians, notes on flavorings and utensils, a glossary of Indian cooking terms, and a list of sources for purchasing special ingredients.

Whether you already love Indian food or are looking for something new to try, learn from the best; let Madhur Jaffrey take you on a culinary journey you will never forget.


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought


Product Details


Product Description

Review

“The final word on the subject . . . perhaps the best Indian cookbook available in English." —Craig Claiborne, The New York Times --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Madhur Jaffrey is one of the most respected authorities on Indian and far Eastern cuisine. She was born in Delhi, India, and began her career as an actress. She published her first cookbook, An invitation to Indian Cooking, in 1973, and it made her a household name. Since then she has written several others, including Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking, Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cookbook, Madhur Jaffrey's Quick-and-Easy Indian Cooking, and Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian. She has traveled extensively throughout the Far East and lives in New York.


Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
Search inside this book:

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5 stars
Most helpful customer reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the serious East Indian food lover April 22 2013
By Goldsie
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is full of fabulous recipes. If you really want to get the best out of it, do some of the preparation the previous day as the marinade process gives the food an unbelievable flavor. A must have book!
Was this review helpful to you?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Indian Cookbook Out There Jan 19 2002
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I'm from Delhi myself, and I grew up with excellent North Indian cooking every day of my life. This is the cookbook that I recommend to my friends. Indian cooking is so very different from region to region that not every recipe is how I myself would make it ("kheer," for example, varies tremendously throughout India and though I make it completely differently from Jaffrey, her recipe is still tasty). But they're all good, they're all authentic, and they're all very easy to follow. I totally disagree with the person who said this is Americanized Indian cooking -- this is extremely genuine North Indian cooking. It's not South Indian or West Indian or Punjabi, and you can't expect it to be. (I have tried Julie Sahni's cookbooks, too, and I didn't keep them because I thought they were awful.) The only book is use more is Jaffrey's "World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking" which is probably my favorite cookbook in the world. But I think this book still is truly the best introduction to Indian cooking, and it's an enjoyable read in its own right (don't miss the "foreward").
Was this review helpful to you?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Indian Cookbook of All! Dec 12 2001
Format:Hardcover
This was the first Indian cookbook I ever bought back in 1978. I've since bought over 100, but this is still my favorite, in fact I've had to replace it two times since then (the last time I got it in hardcover).

Don't listen to the fool here who said this is "watered down" or "Americanized" Indian food. This fellow apparently thinks that Indian food must be blazingly hot to be "authentic." Nothing could be further from the truth. The recipes here are all authentically Indian although, yes, they reflect Ms Jaffrey's personal tastes. Of course, that's what makes this cookbook so charming.

If you must buy one Indian cookbook, it should be this one. It is absolutely indespensible for any good kitchen.

Was this review helpful to you?
Want to see more reviews on this item?
Most recent customer reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful way to learn Indian Cooking
After spending some time in England, and falling in love with the Indian and Pakistan cuisine, I found myself wanting to make some of these dishes at home. Read more
Published on May 17 2004 by Kirk Graves
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
After returning from a trip to India,
I decided I must learn how to cook the delicious
foods that I was able to sample in various regions
of that diverse and... Read more
Published on Nov 28 2003 by Charlotte A. Rowe
5.0 out of 5 stars Indian cooking revisited
When I came across Madhur Jaffrey cookbooks, I was dilighted. That also includes the book titled 'Invitation to Indian Cooking' It reminded me of the days when I was introduced to... Read more
Published on Oct 5 2002 by Gisli Mar Gislason
4.0 out of 5 stars Especially for us
I bought this book based on a review I read at RecipeDelights.com. I just wanted to share it with you- Madhur Jaffrey is an international authority on Indian food and the host of... Read more
Published on Sep 17 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars Mouth Watering....
Madhur Jaffrey is an international authority on Indian food and the host of several tandoori-driven TV shows. She walks you through each step of the process. Read more
Published on Sep 9 2002 by Recipedelights-dot-com-chef
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Indian Cookbook..........
............Madhur Jaffrey brings us the cooking she grew up with in Delhi in this wonderful cookbook in which she offers us not only great recipes, but an introduction to Indian... Read more
Published on Dec 9 2001 by Margaret
3.0 out of 5 stars Not really Indian food
This book contains recipes for nothing but "watered-down" Indian food. Madhur has "Americanized" every dish, right down to the menu suggestions My question is why? Read more
Published on May 29 2001 by Snazzy DJ
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Indian Cookbook and Menu Guide
I've owned my battered hardback copy ... since 1976. We use itconstantly. Virtually every page is marked with notations on lengthof time for preparation and cooking as well as... Read more
Published on Feb 23 2001 by Janet E. Heininger
5.0 out of 5 stars Ease into Indian cuisine
This was the first Indian cookbook I purchased and is one of my favorites (of any cuisine). She explains the methods of Indian cooking step by step, allows for Western ingredients... Read more
Published on Feb 17 2001 by "bassmom"
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!
I've owned an earlier edition of this book for 8 years, and like some of the above reviewers have mentioned, my copy is battered and stained from use. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2001 by Sarah Walter
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category


Feedback


Amazon.ca Privacy Statement Amazon.ca Shipping Information Amazon.ca Returns & Exchanges