Bollywood Kitchen : Home-Cooked Indian Meals Paired with Unforgettable Bollywood Films

Pairs recipes for home-cooked Indian food with movie stills from the nation's cinema, including such dishes as shrimp curry, bhindi masala, chicken korma, baked samosas, sweet and sour pumpkin, and mango cheesecake.;Bollywood 101 -- Dinner & a movie -- The basics ; Ingredients ; List of recipes and films.;Indian cuisine and Indian cinema (known as Bollywood) share much in common - bold colors and flavors with plenty of drama. But to the uninitiated, they can seem dizzying. Let Sri Rao be your guide. As one of the only Americans working in Bollywood, Sri is an expert of Indian musical films, and as an avid cook, he's taken his mom's authentic, home-cooked recipes and adapted them for the modern American kitchen. Whether you're new to Indian cooking or a die-hard fan, chances are you've never tasted real Indian food. Home-cooked Indian-American food is surprisingly simple to make, using ingredients readily available in your local supermarket. In this book you'll find dinner menus and brunch menus featuring savory meat and seafood recipes, as well as healthy vegan and gluten-free options. Along with each meal, Sri has paired one of his favorite Bollywood movies (available to watch online), packed with dazzling song-and-dance numbers. He introduces each film, explains why you'll love it, and lets you in on some juicy morsels from behind the scenes. Bollywood Kitchen is as much a beautiful coffee table book as it is a cookbook, filled with gorgeous film photographs and colorful tablescapes. It's a unique treasure for Indian food lovers and fans of world cinema alike. -- from back cover. You're invited to a party where the food and entertainment are both in Technicolor. It's "dinner and a movie" in this vibrant, beautifully photographed tour of Indian food and films. Indian cuisine and Indian cinema (known as Bollywood) share much in common - bold colors and flavors with plenty of drama. But to the uninitiated, they can seem dizzying. Let Sri Rao be your guide. As one of the only Americans working in Bollywood, Sri is an expert on Indian musical films, and as an avid cook, he's taken his mom's authentic, home-cooked recipes and adapted them for the modern, American kitchen. The popularity of Indian food has grown immensely in recent years - and for good reason. It's perfectly suited for people who love bold flavors, as well as those looking for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meals that don't skimp on taste. But as Sri points out in Bollywood Kitchen - you've probably never tasted real Indian food. Home-cooked Indian-American food is surprisingly simple to make, using ingredients readily available in your local grocery store. In this book you'll find dinner menus and brunch menus, menus for kids and menus for cocktail parties. Along with each healthy and easy-to-prepare meal, Sri has paired one of his favorite Bollywood movies. Every one of these films is a musical, packed with dazzling song-and-dance numbers that are the hallmark of Bollywood, beloved by millions of fans all over the world. Sri will introduce each film to you, explaining why you'll love it, and letting you in on some juicy morsels from behind the scenes. Bollywood Kitchen is as much a beautiful coffee table book as it is a cookbook, filled with gorgeous film photographs and colorful tablescapes. It's a unique treasure for Indian food lovers, as well as fans of world cinema Pairs Recipes For Home-cooked Indian Food With Movie Stills From The Nation's Cinema, Including Such Dishes As Shrimp Curry, Bhindi Masala, Chicken Korma, Baked Samosas, Sweet And Sour Pumpkin, And Mango Cheesecake. Indian Cuisine And Indian Cinema (known As Bollywood) Share Much In Common - Bold Colors And Flavors With Plenty Of Drama. But To The Uninitiated, They Can Seem Dizzying. Let Sri Rao Be Your Guide. As One Of The Only Americans Working In Bollywood, Sri Is An Expert Of Indian Musical Films, And As An Avid Cook, He's Taken His Mom's Authentic, Home-cooked Recipes And Adapted Them For The Modern American Kitchen. Whether You're New To Indian Cooking Or A Die-hard Fan, Chances Are You've Never Tasted Real Indian Food. Home-cooked Indian-american Food Is Surprisingly Simple To Make, Using Ingredients Readily Available In Your Local Supermarket. In This Book You'll Find Dinner Menus And Brunch Menus Featuring Savory Meat And Seafood Recipes, As Well As Healthy Vegan And Gluten-free Options. Along With Each Meal, Sri Has Paired One Of His Favorite Bollywood Movies (available To Watch Online), Packed With Dazzling Song-and-dance Numbers. He Introduces Each Film, Explains Why You'll Love It, And Lets You In On Some Juicy Morsels From Behind The Scenes. Bollywood Kitchen Is As Much A Beautiful Coffee Table Book As It Is A Cookbook, Filled With Gorgeous Film Photographs And Colorful Tablescapes. It's A Unique Treasure For Indian Food Lovers And Fans Of World Cinema Alike. -- From Back Cover. Bollywood 101 -- Dinner & A Movie -- The Basics ; Ingredients ; List Of Recipes And Films. By Sri Rao ; Photography By Sidney Bensimon. Includes Index. “Rao gives new meaning to ‘dinner and a movie’ by creating menus inspired by classic Indian films.”—Houston Chronicle Indian cuisine and Indian cinema (known as Bollywood) share much in common—bold colors and flavors with plenty of drama. But to the uninitiated, they can seem dizzying. Let Sri Rao be your guide. As one of the only Americans working in Bollywood, Sri is an expert on Indian musical films, and as an avid cook, he’s taken his mom’s authentic, home-cooked recipes and adapted them for the modern, American kitchen. In this book you’ll find dinner menus and brunch menus, menus for kids and menus for cocktail parties. Along with each healthy and easy-to-prepare meal, Sri has paired one of his favorite Bollywood movies. Every one of these films is a musical, packed with dazzling song-and-dance numbers that are the hallmark of Bollywood, beloved by millions of fans all over the world. Sri will introduce each film to you, explaining why you’ll love it, and letting you in on some juicy morsels from behind the scenes. “Rao has created more than a book of recipes. There is seldom a cookbook that voracious readers can flip through for story; this one feeds the eye and imagination. One can run their thumb and forefinger over technicolor pages featuring decadent film and food stills. The narrative also unearths the author: cheeky, perceptive, honest.”—Edible Brooklyn “Full of humor and insight, Bollywood Kitchen makes a great read, even if neither Bollywood nor cooking are your passions. A delightful read.”—News India Times “Rao gives new meaning to ‘dinner and a movie’ by creating menus inspired by classic Indian films.”— Houston Chronicle Indian cuisine and Indian cinema (known as Bollywood) share much in common—bold colors and flavors with plenty of drama. But to the uninitiated, they can seem dizzying. Let Sri Rao be your guide. As one of the only Americans working in Bollywood, Sri is an expert on Indian musical films, and as an avid cook, he’s taken his mom’s authentic, home-cooked recipes and adapted them for the modern, American kitchen. In this book you’ll find dinner menus and brunch menus, menus for kids and menus for cocktail parties. Along with each healthy and easy-to-prepare meal, Sri has paired one of his favorite Bollywood movies. Every one of these films is a musical, packed with dazzling song-and-dance numbers that are the hallmark of Bollywood, beloved by millions of fans all over the world. Sri will introduce each film to you, explaining why you’ll love it, and letting you in on some juicy morsels from behind the scenes. “Rao has created more than a book of recipes. There is seldom a cookbook that voracious readers can flip through for story; this one feeds the eye and imagination. One can run their thumb and forefinger over technicolor pages featuring decadent film and food stills. The narrative also unearths the author: cheeky, perceptive, honest.”— Edible Brooklyn “Full of humor and insight, Bollywood Kitchen makes a great read, even if neither Bollywood nor cooking are your passions. A delightful read.”— News India Times