"American
Masala" by Suvir Saran
When
you see the recipes in this book, you will want to eat the pages.
Suvir is a restaurateur and cookbook author with roots in India
and a palate from living in America. His first book, "Indian
Home Cooking" was an inspiration for home cooks to explore
the cuisine of India. But this latest book "American Masala"
is a combination that results in food that is both traditional
Indian and contemporary American. By using different spices such
as cumin, coriander, cardamom and curry leaves, he is able to
liven up the old standbys that we all grew up eating. Some of
the stand out dishes are meatloaf, macaroni and cheese and fried
chicken masala. The recipes are simple and use staples found in
every supermarket. From snacks to starters and on to dinner, the
Indian influence brightens all the flavors in the dishes.
Published
by Potter, $35.00.
