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Anjum Anand
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Pages: 160 (Paperback)
ISBN: 1844005712
Pub: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Pub date: 2007-08-03
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 307
Editorial Review:
One of the reasons for the great success of the television series Indian Food Made Easy is Anjum Anand's clear and straightforward presentation, rendering these recipes manageable (or least convincing us that they are within our own particular range). There is also a commendable avoidance of gimmicks -- particularly welcome in an era when TV chefs feel obliged to adopt unusual or eccentric personae to grab attention. And it's particularly pleasing to note that all of these qualities are in evidence in this book of the series: straightforward, concise recipes (illustrated only with tempting pictures of the food itself, rather than the presenter striking various telegenic poses -- she is to be seen on the cover only, admittedly looking Nigella Lawson-like). And given that Indian food is noted more for its delicious taste than its healthy properties, Anjum Anand takes on the negative reputation that the cuisine has in this regard, and comes up with alternatives to the standard high-fat ingredients (that's not to say that she doesn't unashamedly tackle such things where necessary -- taste is definitely the overriding consideration in this book). And with such recipes as Mangalorean chicken (with its mouth-watering combination of coconut, coriander and large fat red chillies) and wild mushroom and pilaff -- all presented in the most accessible and uncomplicated fashion -- this book is likely to accelerate the already considerable acceptance of Indian cookery for non-Indian aspirants. --Barry Forshaw
Reader Reviews:
Failed To Inspire (0/1 people found this helpful)
Given my title, that would suggest that I havn't made anything from this book, and if you assumed that, you would be right. So, you may wonder what right I have to review a cookery book when I have not tried any of the recipes, surely though a cookery book has suceeded to an extent if it inspires you to attempt only one of the recipes presented to you on it's pages.
And that is the main problem with this book in my opinion, it just hasn't made me go into my kitchen and want to recreate any of the recipes I have seen in it, which is a real shame as I enjoy cooking a lot and like trying new kinds of cuisine.
So, does that make it a bad book? For me it is, but maybe for other people it's great. So I'd say see if you know someone who has a copy and ask to have a look at it or buy your own copy (it's not much money so even if it is a waste, it's not a big loss).
Disappointing (0/0 people found this helpful)
I was disappointed by this book, after catching and enjoying a couple of episodes of the television programme. I don't know about Indian Food "Made Easy" as I found many of the recipes really fiddly and time consuming. I planned on hosting an Indian Dinner Party, but after spending all weekend in the kitchen on the practice run the weekend before, I simply couldn't face it! Plus, although good, the food isn't GREAT, which is what you'd hope for when it's taken several hours to prepare.
Think this will just live on my shelf gathering dust.
Indian Cooking...not quite; authentic...not very (0/4 people found this helpful)
As a cookery book, with recipes and methodology, this book delivers but is it representative of authentic Indian cooking such as that which I may eat at home? Not very much. This is a shame but not surprising as there are many who claim to present Indian cooking but few who present authentic Indian cooking.
In my opinion, this book allows those unfamiliar with Indian cooking (eating in Indian restaurants is not familiarity)to sample food that is some way down the road to real Indian cooking. To really eat food that actual Indians with a decent grasp of heritage and what is authentic might eat, readers will have to look elsewhere. Like perhaps their Indian friend who has a mum or dad who actually cooks from fresh ingredients in a style passed down through generations. So make a friend...or two.
disappointed (1/8 people found this helpful)
I had such high hopes for this book. having been taught how to cook the real thing by mums of my asian friends i love the proper food as opposed to the curries churned out at the local curry house. this book has not inspired me and i feel flat having really looked forward to it being delivered. the series on tv was much more exciting.
for really good asia/india food recipes get one of the curry club books - a gazillion times better!
Half knowledge (0/9 people found this helpful)
I have been very excited initially when the BBC announced a new Indian Cookery Show. However, Anjum Anand seems to have either half-knowledge of Indian dishes (she once marinated meat with onions!?!) or the dishes are simply not really Indian.
I know a lot about Indian cuisine and food in general, and I am very unimpressed with both the book and the show. No one should judge a book by its cover - unfortunately this seems to be true in the negative sense for this book.
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