In "My Indian Kitchen, " author and chef Hari Nayak shares the secrets of his family's style of southern Indian cooking as well as favorite dishes from other parts of the huge Indian subcontinent--secrets that he learned from his mother and aunts, neighbors, local street vendors and countless friends. It is full of hunger-inducing recipes and simple tips that will allow even the novice cook to succeed at unlocking the "hidden magic" of Indian cooking.
With the recipes in this book, consistently delicious Indian food at home becomes a reality. From a perfect Mint Chutney with Samosa to a melt-in-the-mouth Chicken Tikka Masala, to Pork Vindaloo, Tandoori Chicken and Sweet Mango Yogurt Lassi, traditional Indian meals without hours and hours of work can be achieved. Having lived in the West for many years, Hari understands the time for meal preparation is limited. To accommodate our busy lifestyle, the recipes in this book have been simplified, without sacrificing any of their authenticity. With Hari's guidance and timesaving tips, the ability to create Indian meals appealing to the individual tastes of the home cook can, finally, be achieved.

Reviews

"To get in touch with distinct Indian flavors, grab a copy of Chef Hari Nayak's newest cookbook, "My Indian Kitchen." Prepare yourself for an awesome and pleasurable experience in your own kitchen."--FriendsEat.com"
"A fantastic cookbook for both novices and advanced cooks that I would wholeheartedly recommend. Is this book a keeper? Hell, yeah. It's totally worth the space on my shelf. Get it. Use it. Die Happy."--"Jugalbandi.info"
""My Indian Kitchen" offers authentic and accessible dishes that can be prepared without tears (get someone else to peel the onions). A gift-quality book with which you will not want to part."--"MostlyAsianFood.com"
"Those who love collecting cookbooks, this book definitely deserves a place in your book shelf. It also makes for a great gift to cooking enthusiasts. Go for it."--"VegetablePlatter.com"
"Having never cooked Indian food from scratch before, I was a little intimidated. With a 2 year old and a newborn, I didn't need complicated--I needed easy. Hari suggested I try his Chicken Curry in a Hurry. He said it was an easy, fool proof recipe. I was amazed at how fast this meal came together."--"WeeklyBite.com"
"Growing up in a rural town in southwest India near the sea, the author, restaurateur and chef shares the secrets of his family's own style of southern Indian cooking that includes meats and seafood one doesn't usually associate with Indian food. The chef also includes the usual favorites such as his famous melt-in-your-mouth CafT Spice Chicken Tikka Masala found at Whole Foods hot bars nationwide."--"Hozpitality.com"