Wow -- July 23 was the last time I posted. Who knew? I guess I knew time was flying by, but not quite that much. Not quite that fast. Not quite. So: hello again and I hope I have not lost loyal readers.
Today's post will focus on a book that has been waiting for attention for some time: Quick-Fix Indian: Easy, Exotic Dishes in 30 Minutes or Less. You guessed it, a cook book that came in the mail, written by Ruta Kahate and published by my fave (also known as a publisher that sends me lots, Andrews McMeel). Among the many things I like about the opportunity to look at (and eventually use) this cookbook is the last few letters of Ruta's web address: in. No, not as in in and out. As in a place often represented like this:
As in INDIA! (thanks to this site for the map.)Shocking, I know. No, she is not solely living in India (Goa, according to the back of the book); she is also a San Franciscan. But, even so.
What about the book, you ask? It is a paperback, and it is actually filled with exactly what its subtitle promises: easy Indian dishes. They include pastes (like red and green masalas), pepped up cauliflower, which strikes my fancy as I have a head of cauliflower in my fridge, sweet carrot chutney (which tickles my fancy as I recently made some delicious and surprising carrot curry), some versions of braised chicken. Who knew?
Of course, one of the secrets is to make pastes ahead of time, but even so, 30 minutes is pretty accurate seeming for the dishes she includes in the book. I wonder when 30 minutes became de rigeur for "quick" or "easy"? There are vegan and not so vegan, vegetarian and most definitely not vegetarian, dishes here. And, the format is easy.
I kept this one, even when I thought I might be done with this blog as I was suddenly wildly busy. And, I kept it for ne reason: I am pretty darn sure I will use it. It is just right for someone like me, who loves Indian food and has a little less time per day than I once did.
