The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook/compiled by Master Chefs of India. The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook/compiled by Master Chefs of India. New Delhi, Roli Books, 2002, 256 p., $11. ISBN 81-7436-169-3.

Contents: 1. Tastes of India. 2. Basic preparations. 3. Soups and beverages. 4. Snacks and starters. 5. Tandoori and dry. 6. Curries. 7. Accompaniments. 8. Chutneys and pickles. 9. Desserts. Glossary of cooking terms.

"The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook, a veritable treasure house of over 200 recipes, offers the gourmet, the novice, and the health-conscious, a wide range of delicious choices.

"It provides a host of culinary secrets and tips from master chefs, on how to turn out spicy curries, tandoor specialities and stirfried delights. Recipes from every part of India are brought to you with their own inimitable tastes and flavours.

"While some of the recipes are old, tried and treasured, others are contemporary variations of classic dishes.

"Also included in this book is a separate section on accompaniments, with a wide range of Indian breads, rice preparations, and mouth-watering desserts—invaluable for anyone who loves Indian food."

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