Chetna's Indian Feasts

Book excerpt: A collection of over 80 delicious Indian recipes to enjoy with friends and family Chetna Makan is the queen of Indian home cooking. An award-winning food writer, Chetna was first introduced to us on The Great British Bake Off and has since authored a number of bestselling cookbooks, combining her inventive flavours with a love of simple Indian cooking. In her newest recipe collection, Chetna provides us with flavour-packed feasts designed to please a crowd. Chetna's accessible style and supermarket-friendly ingredients prove that you don't need to be an expert to entertain. Chetna's Indian Feasts provides a varied array of delicious dishes, grouped together by theme so you know exactly how to pair your platters. Whether it is a big celebration or a quick-fix family dinner, there is something in this book for you. A treasure trove of recipes that are generous, simple to make and delicious, Chetna's Indian Feasts is all about bringing people together and making mealtimes special, no matter the occasion. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Friday Night Feasts Onion chickpea bhajis; Chicken tikka masala; Prawn vindaloo Chaat Dal papdi chaat; Smashed alu tikki; Coriander yogurt chutney Fast Feasts Spicy garlic-ginger chicken; Cauliflower masala; Prawn coconut curry Feasts for Two Chana dal chutney; Okra masala; Sticky spicy chicken wings with tomato curry Barbecue Feasts Paneer skewers; Garlic chilli corn; Caramelised walnut and coffee pavlova Picnic Feasts Chutney club sandwich; Paneer samosas; Coffee and walnut cake with cardamom Festive Feasts Peanut aubergine masala; Mint raita; Gulab jamun Sunday Brunch Hearty wholesome dal; Street-style egg curry; Chocolate and cardamom caramel cake