Benares Ki Rasoi : Cuisine of Benares : A Collection of Exotic Recipes From Varanasi/Shashi Prabha Jain. New Delhi, Rupa & Co., 2001, xii, 126 p., $11. ISBN 81-7167-610-3.

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Glossary of herbs and spices. 3. Refreshing coolers. 4. Starters and appetisers. 5. Main dishes. 6. Dals and pulses. 7. The rice bowl. 8. Indian breads. 9. Benares ka mitha. 10. Preserves and chutneys.

"This book is an expert culinary guide to the exotic recipes from the ancient living city of Benares. The cuisine of Benares is a unique blend of purity, simplicity and refinement. The book is a valuable storehouse of delectable fare from the Benarese Ki Rasoi—from cool drinks like Mango Panna, Kanji and various kinds of sherbet including falase, Kaaseru and Bel to appetisers like corn fritters, Raj Kachori, Nagori Tikkias to main dishes like Kachnar ki Kali ki tarkari, Kofta, Arbi Dum along with Channa Dal with gourd, Kevati etc. These can be combined with a wide selection of rice preparations and Indian breads. To complete a perfect meal, the book has an exciting collection of preserves, chutneys and of course the famous sweet dishes of Benares including Malpua, Srikhand, Phirni, Kulfi and Chandra Kala."

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