'Food and culture go hand in hand; as life moves on, we win some and we
lose some. There are times where we have to learn to adapt, infusing our
life with flavours. So far, my life - including my journey from the
classroom to the restaurant - has been blessed with some very old as
well as very new recipes of warmth and love. 'Basic Indian cooking
revolves around a healthy lifestyle, and in this wholesome book you will
learn to cook old regional dishes like Malvani chicken (from Maharashtra
on India's west coast), Mangshore jhol lamb (from Kolkata on the east
coast), Laccha paratha (from the north), Kerala lamb curry (from the
south coast), as well as modern fusion dishes from the global food
village, such as Mexican chimichangas, Arabic ouzi, Mexican chaat,
butter chicken pizza and spiced pesto fried rice - all with an Indian
twist. 'It has been an absolute pleasure and source of pride to share
the tips and tricks I have inherited to make Indian cooking an
experience for you, whether you are cooking alone or with your family
and friends.' CHEF SEEMA DALVI