The Book of Indian Sweets

Author: Satarupa BanerjeePublisher: RupaYear: 2006Language: EnglishPages: 229ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788129110459 DescriptionIndia is a land of tradition, of Festivals Celebrated with pomp and gaiety, each festival and region with its own distinctive repertoire of mouth-watering sweets. The book is specially meant for those who think Indian sweets are difficult to prepare at home. Culinary Expert Satarupa Banerjee includes more than a hundred easy-to-follow recipes from all over the country, from delectable rosogollas and malpoas from the east and jalebis and gajjar ka halwa from north to scrumptious puran poli and sheer khurma from the west and pal payasam and pongal from the south. The author has successfully blended flavours from the four corners of the country to tempt your sweet tooth along with encouraging you to exercise your own culinary skills. Fully illustrated with colour photographs, this book is a must for the home-maker.ContentsMeasurementsIntroductionI. Eastern India :