Flavors of India is well named. A lifelong vegetarian born in the state of Gujarat in Northwest India, Shanta has assembled a delicious sampling of recipes. Her presentation is so clear, a delicious rainbow of tastes seems to leap off each page. Along with all restaurant favorites such as Matear Paneer (peas and cheese), Samosas, Mango Lassi, Cucumber Raita, and Matar Ghobi (peas and cauliflower), you'll discover a wide variety of chutneys, dals, vegetables and rice dishes, appetizers and sweets.

Shanta's recipes are easy to follow, reliable and use commonsense explanations on how to adapt exotic ingredients for dietary restrictions and super-market realities. Along with recipes for your favorite Indian foods, you'll find helpful information on spices and other ingredients that are essential to authentic Indian cooking. Also includes nutritional information on the health benefits of Indian cuisine.