This cookery book contains original Indian and South Asian recipes with a lot of attention given to preparation and selection of rice, traditional vegetable dishes, fish, meat and many methods and varieties of curry dishes, including both traditional Indian recipes and European varieties such as Vindaloo or Bindaloo. Entire chapters are dedicated to creams and sauces, and even pudding, jams and preserves as well as home-made liqueurs. The book also features chapters dedicated to medicinal foods, perfumery and cosmetics. A comprehensive resource for anyone interested in Indian and South Asian food, medicine and culture.