Bare essentials
The more intricate dishes are being dropped from Indian menus at home. Chef Anjum Anand in her new television show puts forward techniques to prepare traditional recipes in a less involved process, writes Mathures Paul Contrary to popular belief, chef Anjum Anand is on a mission to prove that anybody can cook Indian food. The celebrated chef is back with a new television series that provides a new approach to classic Indian dishes. In each episode of Indian Food Made Easy on Discovery Travel & Living she looks at a different side to Indian cuisine before helping one of her novices plan, prepare and make dishes for a particular event. Anjum speaks to experts who reveal the secrets of tandoori cooking, how to make the perfect samosa, bake delicious naan and make Indian cheese. Mango kulfi and smooth and luxurious shrikand satiate the sweet tooth. Dosas, paneer with spinach and raita preparations complete what is a balanced meal. Part of the programme is also a look at certain Indian ...