An introduction to the cuisine and culture of India, including information about the country's social life and customs.

Includes index.

People of India8 -- Indian Food's Varied Traditions 9 -- Spices: India's Treasures 10 -- Holidays and Festivals 12 -- Careful Cook 18 -- Special Ingredients 20 -- Healthy and Low-Fat Cooking Tips 22 -- An Indian Table 25 -- An Indian Menu 26 -- Snacks and Beverages 29 -- Stuffed Pastries 30 -- Potatoes and Peas 32 -- Spiced Ground Meat 33 -- Garam Masala 35 -- Spiced Tea and Lassi 36 -- Meat and Fish 39 -- Ground Lamb Kebabs 40 -- Yogurt Chicken 41 -- Spicy Fried Fish 42 -- Vegetarian Dishes 45 -- Pumpkin Curry 46 -- Curried Chickpeas 48 -- Lentils with Garlic and Onion 50 -- Carrots with Grated Coconut 51 -- Accompaniments 53 -- Unleavened Whole Wheat Bread 54 -- Spiced Rice 56 -- Banana Yogurt 58 -- Cucumber Yogurts 59 -- Fresh Coriander Chutney 60 -- Apple Chutney 61 -- Holiday and Festival Food 63 -- Indian Toffee 64 -- Sweetened Rice 65 -- Stuffed Sweet Bread 66 -- Nutty Milk Shake 68 -- Vermicelli Pudding 69.