Flavors First: An Indian Chef's Culinary Journey (Hardcover)

Flavors First: An Indian Chef's Culinary Journey Book Description

About the Book :

Savory and rich, sweet and fiery, smoky and tangy—the recipes of Flavors First are full of unexpected tastes. Dishes range from old favorites such as Chicken Tikka Masala, Samosas, and Garlic Naan to more contemporary and global spins on tradition, including Masala-Honey Cornish Hen.Wonton Crisps withTarnarind Chutney and Pineapple. and Chai Creme &Glee. Flavors First begins with a comprehensive, easy-to-follow spice and ingredient glossary, a foundation for recreating your favorite Indian dishes at home. Entire chapters are devoted to every part of a complete Indian meal including easy handmade breads, a variety of chutneys. appetizers perfect for parties and entertaining, slow-cooked curries and tender stews, desserts, and cool refreshing drinks.

Khanna's recipes are versatile—they will satisfy meat lovers and vegetarians alike, and are easily adapted to incorporate the freshest, market-driven ingredients of every season. By following Khanna's mantra of always putting "flavors first," you will learn to elevate the most humble of ingredients.

His recipes reflect the many memories that have influenced his cooking. from his grandmother's simple traditional dishes filled with love, care, and comfort, to the eye-opening experience of living in NewYork where he learned to adapt the centuries-old traditions of Indian cooking to the wonders of the city's ethnic diversity. Throughout his journey, the common link continues to be the vibrant flavors of the food.

About the Author :

Vikas Khanna is an award-winning. Michelin-Starred Indian chef. restaurateur, the host of the TV Show Master Chef, India. He grew up in Amritsar, India and learned to cook from his grandmother. He opened his own catering company at the age of 17 and never looked back. He has studied at the Culinary Institute of America, Cornell University and New York University and the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, and been in New York for the past ten years Khanna has worked his way to becoming one of New York City's top-rated chefs with his work at Salaam Bombay The Cafe at the Rubin Museum, and the highly regarded Junoon. He is equally recognized for his humanitarian efforts with SAKIV, New York Chefs Cooking for Life, and his documentary film series, Holy Kitchens. Khanna is today a household name for his television appearances oil Martha Stewart, Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, and Throwdown with Bobby Flay and Master Chef India.

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