Perhaps the only cook book that contains recipes for everyday cooking such as dal, roti and plain rice, in addition to fancy food such as Goan Shrimp Curry and Rajasthani Chicken • A color picture for every recipe! • Complete list of spices, legumes, beans, and pots and pans you need to start cooking • A pantry list for beginners and another one for more committed and experienced cooks - in a format that you can take right to the store with you • Ideas about foods you can cook and freeze ahead of time for when you need to produce a meal in a hurry or are too tired to cook. • Complete list of menu combinations for different occasions, both special and everyday • Suggestions on how to deal with cooking crises such as a sauce that has become too watery • Tips for storing and preparing precooked masalas and efficient ways to freeze chutneys • Every recipe has details on the pots and pans you need and serving suggestions including what the recipe goes best with guidelines for cleaning and odor removal • Website www.momsindiancooking.com with demonstration videos and a lot of other useful information • An invaluable gift to give to anyone who loves to cook or would like to try. Read Less