Makan, Chetna – The Bell Bookshop

Easy Indian vegetarian

Emma — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

‘Sometimes you can just pick up a book, flick through it, and know that it’s going to become a constant kitchen companion…Her recipes work and, more, are reliable purveyors of delight.’ Nigella Lawson

Celebrating the incredible vegetarian food that India has to offer, Easy Indian Vegetarian delivers fresh, authentic Indian food for every day. You will find recipes for every occasion, with everyday ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions to help take the fuss out of dinner time.

CHAPTERS
Snacks: including Tomato chaat; Mango slaw; Chilli pakora

Veg: including Yogurt onion curry; Papad courgette kadhi; Rainbow chard & pea sabzi

Dal: including Black dal; Chana dal; Chickpea yogurt curry

Flatbreads: including Onion paratha; Rice dosa; Masala puri

Rice: including Vegetable & chickpea biryani; Green ginger pulao; Yogurt rice

Sides: including Sugar snap peas raita; Roast cauliflower raita; Coriander ginger chutney

Sweet: including Balushahi; Jaggery treat; Coconut barfi

Whether you want an easy weeknight supper or a showstopping Indian feast for friends and family, with 10 suggested menu plans and a whole host of inspiring dishes to try, it has never been easier to discover the world of vegetarian flavour that will delight veggies and meat eaters alike.

Chetna’s Indian feasts

Emma — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A collection of over 80 delicious Indian recipes to enjoy with friends and family

Chetna Makan is the queen of Indian home cooking. An award-winning food writer, Chetna was first introduced to us on The Great British Bake Off and has since authored a number of bestselling cookbooks, combining her inventive flavours with a love of simple Indian cooking.

In her newest recipe collection, Chetna provides us with flavour-packed feasts designed to please a crowd. Chetna’s accessible style and supermarket-friendly ingredients prove that you don’t need to be an expert to entertain. Chetna’s Indian Feasts provides a varied array of delicious dishes, grouped together by theme so you know exactly how to pair your platters. Whether it is a big celebration or a quick-fix family dinner, there is something in this book for you.

A treasure trove of recipes that are generous, simple to make and delicious, Chetna’s Indian Feasts is all about bringing people together and making mealtimes special, no matter the occasion.

CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Friday Night Feasts
Onion chickpea bhajis; Chicken tikka masala; Prawn vindaloo

Chaat
Dal papdi chaat; Smashed alu tikki; Coriander yogurt chutney

Fast Feasts
Spicy garlic-ginger chicken; Cauliflower masala; Prawn coconut curry

Feasts for Two
Chana dal chutney; Okra masala; Sticky spicy chicken wings with tomato curry

Barbecue Feasts
Paneer skewers; Garlic chilli corn; Caramelised walnut and coffee pavlova

Picnic Feasts
Chutney club sandwich; Paneer samosas; Coffee and walnut cake with cardamom

Festive Feasts
Peanut aubergine masala; Mint raita; Gulab jamun

Sunday Brunch
Hearty wholesome dal; Street-style egg curry; Chocolate and cardamom caramel cake

Chetna’s Easy Baking

Emma — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A brand-new baking collection from Bake Off’s Chetna Makan, with over 80 deliciously-tempting recipes that combine her love of simple home cooking with creative flavour twists.

Chetna’s popular and accessible style has charmed millions of people since her first appearance on our screens in The Great British Bake Off. Since then, she has written several bestselling cookbooks that combine her creative flavours with a love of simple Indian home cooking.

In this new collection, Chetna showcases delicious sweet and savoury bakes which have easy-to-find ingredients and simple-to-follow methods, but a special flavour twist to make your bakes sing and shine. That could be a spice you might not expect, such as star anise in a tarte Tatin, a fusion of global incidences such as Masala Focaccia, or a twist on a classic, such as a drizzle cake dazzling with mango and ginger. Proving once again that simple baking methods are the best, Chetna’s inspirational recipes are a joy to make and share with your favourite people.

RECIPES INCLUDE:
Cherry Almond Honey Cake
Onion Masala Focaccia
Orange & Cinnamon Savarin
Raspberry Coconut Cheesecake
Saffron Fennel Pound Cake
Peanut Masala Tear and Share Bread
Mango & Lime Meringue Pie

Chetna’s 30-Minute Indian

Emma — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

80 brilliant, flavour-packed Indian recipes to make in 30 minutes or less.

Chetna Makan’s bestselling cookbooks combine her creative flavour twists with a love of simple Indian home cooking. Taking inspiration from the eclectic tastes of Indian cuisine, these tempting recipes can all be on the table and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.

Featuring fabulous salads, traditional fast snacks, imaginative toppings for toasts, delicious dals, comforting veggie, fish and meat curries, all-in-one rice dishes, surprising raitas and dips as well as indulgent desserts, there are speedy options for every occasion.

With brilliantly useful meal plans included, dishes can be enjoyed on their own or paired together and cooked quickly for an easy feast to enjoy with friends. No complicated methods, just delicious, vibrant and varied food that the whole family can enjoy every single night of the week and in little to no time at all.