The Indian Spice Kitchen: Essential Ingredients and Over 200 Authentic Recipes by Monisha Bharadwaj

  • Dilled spinach and lentils (Saibhaji)

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    • Categories: Main course; Indian; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cumin seeds; dill seeds; fresh ginger; channa dal; spinach; coriander leaves; dill; tomatoes; potatoes; aubergines; carrots; ground cayenne pepper; turmeric
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  • angie_lqs333 on December 13, 2025

    My version of this book is called "The Indian Kitchen", with a different front cover. It seems to contain the same recipes though.

  • Breadcrumbs on September 02, 2014

    Per jammy on CH: You HAVE to make the tandoori spiced paneer. The flavours are just unbelievably good, especially if you make the paneer yourself.

Notes about Recipes in this book

  • Carrot-flavored rice (Gajar ka pulao)

    • Ladyredspecs on March 08, 2021

      I've made this repeatedly, my go-to rice dish for family curry night. Always delicious

  • Cumin seed cooler (Jaljeera)

    • Ganga108 on February 01, 2025

      We are back to extreme heat again, so I am making jugs of coolers. Jal jeera is a favourite but i have played around with the flavours a little - coconut water as a base. Lots of ice. Tamarind, mint, coriander leaves, cumin, kala namak (Indian rock salt), ginger, frozen lemon and lime slices.

  • Yellow lentils Pune-style (Puneri dal)

    • Ganga108 on July 29, 2024

      Easy to make in the pressure cooker/instant pot. And very delicious. Served with chickpea and spinach curry and pea rice. Pickles. Coriander leaves.

  • Hot basil tea (Tulsi kadha)

    • Ganga108 on June 30, 2025

      Warming and relaxing a beautiful herbal tea.

  • Licorice tea (Mulethiwali chai)

    • Ganga108 on July 02, 2025

      Liquorice root is so sweet - it can sometimes deceive with its sweetness. I'll often add some to dishes where I want a touch of sweetness without using sugar. This is a lovely warming drink, with or without the tea. I love a lot of ginger in it. Note: always check any warnings before using liquorice root - there are some contraindications for some people.

  • Spicy black chickpeas (Vatana usal)

    • wkhull on November 10, 2025

      After this dish I've decided I really (really) like black chickpeas. I'm not a huge curry fan, but this was pretty decent.

  • Yogurt cooler (Lassi)

    • mjes on April 07, 2017

      This is the simple lassi that I've made most of my life. It is a drink that most children take to if one adjusted the sugar level.

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  • ISBN 10 0781808014
  • ISBN 13 9780781808019
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  • Published Mar 01 2000
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 240
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Hippocrene Books
  • Imprint Hippocrene Books

Publishers Text

Indian cuisine is a swirl of textures and flavors, mysteriously fiery yet beautifully subtle. This richly produced, wonderfully readable cookbook, The Indian Spice Kitchen, written by the food consultant to the celebrated London restaurant, Bombay Brasserie, takes you on an unforgettable culinary journey along the spice routes of India with over 200 authentic recipes and stunning color photographs throughout. Simple step-by-step recipes, all adapted for the North American kitchen, allow the home chef to create delicious foods with precious saffron, aromatic tamarind, and delicately fragrant turmeric, mustard and chilies. The recipes are arranged by featured ingredient in a full range of soups, breads, vegetarian and meat dishes, beverages and desserts. Among those included are "Lamb with Apricots", "Cauliflower in Coconut and Pepper Sauce", and "Nine Jewels Vegetable Curry".

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