Christine Manfield's Indian cooking class / Christine Manfield.

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A step by step masterclass in Indian cooking from the award winning and internationally acclaimed chef, restaurateur and writer. Mastering the incredible array of spices and techniques applied in the Indian kitchen can seem a daunting task for the casual cook. But in Indian Cooking Class you'll find easy-to-follow and approachable recipes that will see you making curry pastes and blending flavours with absolute confidence. Spanning home-style favourites, Ayurvedic-influenced dishes and contemporary interpretations, this collection of 13 beautifully photographed and curated chapters guides home cooks from snacks and sides to main dishes, all the way through to dessert. Discover meals found on the humblest thali plate to those served at lavish banquets, and find a true appreciation for the many and varied cooking styles, vibrant flavour combinations and textural medleys that make for such an aromatic and sense-enlivening food culture. Richly coloured with memories of her own extensive travels through India, Christine's masterclasses and easy-going instructions are layered with details that both illuminate and demystify the Indian table. Indian Cooking Class roams through the streets of Kolkata, the fish markets of Kerala, the spice-laden south, the western desert states, and the mountainous Himalayan region on a veritable culinary tour experienced from the kitchen bench.