The creative force behind Patak's, the world's most popular brand of Indian food, presents a stunningly illustrated collection of more than 100 authentic, simple-to-prepare recipes. With appealing enthusiasm and profound knowledge, Meena Pathak proves that Indian cooking needn't be time-consuming or require long lists of unusual ingredients. And her amazing dishes reveal that Indian cuisine has more to offer than the standard fare served up in so many restaurants. The recipes come from all over the subcontinent, and include Goan-style Fried Fish, Black Pepper Chicken, and Layered Lamb Biryani. Throughout, Meena recalls growing up in India and gives personal notes on the recipes. Read Less