This comprehensive guide to Indian cooking explores the myriad regional varieties of authentic healthy & lesser known Indian recipes With chapters broken down into Rice Breads Meat Fish & Seafood Poultry Eggs Dairy Lentils & Beans Vegetables Snack & Sides Grills Salads & Raitas Chutneys & Relishes Desserts & Drinks Monisha covers a varied range of dishes as well as providing insights into ingredients techniques & step-by-step masterclasses to help you recreate classic & popular recipes Monisha offers a vivid overview of India's colourful traditions & geographical differences from the earthy lentil dishes of the North to the coconut-based curries which are a staple in the South Including advice on the building blocks of Indian cuisine such as how to make a basic curry & how to cook the perfect rice plus tips on the different varieties of rice & how to shop for the best type for each dish Monisha teaches you how to make traditional Indian food at home based on the principles of good health & touching on the values of Ayurveda The Indian Cookery Course is the ultimate guide to everything you ever wanted to know about Indian food