Secrets from an Indian Kitchen

Mridula Baljekar explores the subtle flavors of Indian cuisine in this savory collection of recipes, which range from familiar favorites like Chicken Korma with Whole Spices to the more exotic, like Quails Poached in Coconut Milk. Accompanying the recipes, which are presented by method of cooking, are notes on techniques&151;including dim (steaming), korma (braising) and talana (deep frying).