Another reviewer commented that ‘The recipes seemed tailored to the UK palate and some are at times odd combinations of ingredients. Then there are those snacks which everyone loves and are irritatingly addictive: beet shami kebabs (here) and Darjeeling momos (here). Yesterday i made the butter masala paneer curry- beautiful lovely flavours, and also the Hill station salad - again lovely vibrant flavours and so simple to make.

Guardian columnist Meera Sodha reveals a whole new side of Indian food that’s fresh, delicious, meat-free and quick to make at home. There are enough photographs for those who like pictorial narrative and viewing the end result, although not all recipes are represented. For example, I am vegan so for the Grand Vegetable Biryani I substituted the paneer cheese for firm tofu. a collection of recipes harvested from her Gujarati-British family and drawing on the rich vegetarian tradition of India .

Over time my hands found a rhythm with the rolling pin and I got a feel for the dough, and now my chapatis are both round and pillow soft, like my mum's. I've also included symbols for all gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan recipes, which are marked on each page with the abbreviations shown to the left. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. When I'm cooking during the week, I'll often cook a standalone dish, like a rice packed with vegetables, or a curry, soaking the rice before I start cooking.

Payments made using National Book Tokens are processed by National Book Tokens Ltd, and you can read their Terms and Conditions here. If you're planning to use some dusty old spice that has been festering at the back of the cupboard, don't expect it to taste of anything. My mother, born and bred in Italy, I was used to Mediterranean flavours and having travelled to many foreign lands over the years have tasted a multitude of wonderful foods, I am not easily impressed and know what I like and don’t and I like this book very much. Whether you are vegetarian, want to eat more vegetables or just want to make great, modern Indian food, this is the book for you.Meera’s introduction is a mere two pages long followed by a photo of her with, I presume, her mother and father (there is no reference to indicate who the companions are) her ‘mother’ has a wonderful homely smile that is so endearing! Where you see "Serves 4 as a main course" you shouldn't need anything else alongside except some rice or bread, but where you see "Serves 4 as part of a main course" you might want another dish to go with it.