A vibrant and sumptuous cookbook of innovative recipes and reinvented
classics of modern Indian cuisine
Using traditional techniques as jumping-off points, Rasika incorporates
local, seasonal ingredients to reinterpret dishes from one of the
world's richest and most varied cuisines. Inventive recipes like squash
samosas, avocado chaat with banana, eggplant and sweet potato lasagna,
and masala chai crème brûlée accompany reimagined classics including
chicken tikka masala, grilled mango shrimp, and goat biryani, rounding
out Rasika's menu of beloved dishes and new favorites. With a wide range
of vegetarian options and spanning the spectrum from beverages and
appetizers to entrees, rices, breads, chutneys, and desserts, Rasika
represents the finest of what Indian cuisine has to offer today.
Authoritative and elegant even as it incorporates a diversity of
flavorful influences, this is the essential cookbook for anyone seeking
to cook groundbreaking Indian food.
With over 120 recipes and stunning four-color photographs, Rasika
showcases the cuisine of one of Washington, DC's most popular and
critically acclaimed restaurants, where visionary restaurateur Ashok
Bajaj and James Beard Award--winning chef Vikram Sunderam transform
Indian cooking into a fresh, modern dining experience.
