Rice and Breads

When thinking of Indian food there is a tendency to picture a table groaning with a vast array of dishes. There is a nugget of truth in this, and when entertaining, the Indian cook can expect to be judged harshly if the selection offered to guests is too meagre, but that is not the type of cooking that is at the heart of this book. The recipes in these pages are all designed to happily feed four people in their own right, without the need for additional sides that would push the cooking time well beyond the 30-minute limit. That kind of culinary juggling act is best saved for when you have a houseful of guests and plenty of time to prepare, not on a Tuesday night when the kids are circling with a hungry look in their eyes and you’ve had a busy day at work.