The Indian Grocery Store Demystified

divA food lover's guide to all the best ingredients in the traditional foods of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.brbrOnce upon a time we only had a few choices when it came to fine dining. There was American home-cooked, pretentious French cuisine, practical Italian, and Chinese takeout. These days, Indian restaurants are popping up everywhere, and for good reason. The food is amazing!brbrBut how can you replicate the Indian dining experience at home? There are thousands of Indian grocery stores to shop in, but what should you buy? How do you prepare it? That's where this Take It With You guide comes in.brbrWith 700 entries and over 200 illustrations, plus traditional stories and personal anecdotes about many of the ingredients unique to Indian cuisine, this guidebook identifies and tells you how to use the vast array of spices, rice, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods at over 9,000 Indian grocery stores in America. A bonus section of the author's favorite recipes will help you create delicious, authentic dishes that will satisfy anyone's hunger and sense of adventure.br/divdivAt last there is a book that takes you by the hand and gives a clear and fascinating tour of these markets. It couldn't have a better title.--Amanda Hesser,iNew York Times/ibrbr(I)t's a perfectly economical vest-pocket guide that is a real gem.--Russ Parsons,iLos Angeles Times/i(also named one of theiTimes'/iTen Best Cookbooks for 1999)br/divdivbLinda Bladholm/bis an accomplished writer and chef. She resides in Miami Beach, Florida.br/div