Drawing together traditional recipes from different Indian cuisines, this book offers a varied collection of dishes including meat, poultry and game, vegetables, rice and bread, lentils and other pulses, puddings, relishes and chutneys, and hot and cold drinks. The ingredients used are available in Britain, and the guide to spices includes information on where to buy them. The emphasis is on combining foods with a view to creating authentic and well-balanced meals, and the book is adaptable for use by cooks of all levels of experience, vegetarian and otherwise.