Indian Culinary Secrets  (English, Paperback, Dr Anshumali Pandey)

Indian Culinary Secrets: Indian cuisine is ancient, steeped in tradition and an amalgam of different ethnic influences. It is multidimensional, diverse and a colourful cuisine with a repertoire of recipes that is virtually unmatched globally. Indian cuisine is a reflection of the heritage of its people and the influences of historical and cultural developments. India has welcomed a multitude of settlers with a variety of belief systems. For more than two millennia, India has witnessed various foreign invasions, from Greeks to Arabs and Turks to Mughals, Portuguese, French and British. This history, tourism, trade, fiscal policies, globalization, and the ever increasing population with young demographics have all led to major foreign exposure. All these factors have contributed to the structure and character of the Indian cuisine. Contents: 1. Origins Of Indian Cuisine 2. Ayurveda – Yoga Nutrition 3. Aphrodisiac Indian Foods 4. Indian Food Habits And Rituals 5. Some Popular Indian Food Traditions Explained 6. Indian Food Is Naturally Balanced 7. Indian Food For The Invalid 8. Use Of Spices For Medicinal Purposes 9. Home-style Cooking 10. Tandoori Foods 11. Dum style Cooking 12. Kebabs; The Magic Of Indian Cookery 13. Pickles; The Great Indian Equalizer 14. The Matured Drinks Of India 15. Cooking Tips On Indian Food 16. Awadhi Food Is Not Mughlai? 17. Healthiest Oil For Indian Cooking?