The maharajas were connoisseurs of good food. Fine kitchens and the best cooks were sought. It was a symbol as to whose table provided the most unusual and luxurious fare. The recipes given in this book should delight the palates of the severest critics and gourmets.

Dining with the Maharajas brings the invaluable culinary legacy of the Indian Royals and gives a glimpse into their lavish lifestyles in stunning palaces.

A national bestseller in India, Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet is the fictional memoir of a wise Indian princess, who recalls the ways the women of the Indian court found friendship, faith, and love through their beauty traditions. We journey with her as she recounts a lifetime of comforting rituals, tantalizing textures, colors, and fragrances, exquisite jewels and adornments, and assorted beauty and health secrets passed through generations of women by word of mouth. In Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet, Sharada Dwivedi, a native of India, and Shalini Devi Holkar, an Indian princess by marriage, draw on the oral histories of privileged Indian women to capture and revive their many wonderful and wise beauty traditions. The result is a rich cultural tapestry, filled with ancient remedies, recipes, and tonics used to soften skin, silken hair, enrich the body, and lift the spirit like no store-bought products can. Additionally, the book offers a glossary of plants, flowers, spices, and grains and simple home remedies for women in all stages of life—from puberty to pregnancy to menopause—including: Almond-Saffron for cleansing and exfoliation Papaya-Mint-Tea for acne and pimples Cream & Honey for dry skin and wrinkles Cress & Rosewater for post-natal strength Tulsi Kadha (Basil Tea) for coughs or morning sickness Replete with gorgeous photos and illustrations from a bygone era, Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet is a treasure trove of time-honored health and beauty customs that will delight the senses of modern women everywhere.

For the first time celebrated Chef Hemant Oberoi shares his experiments with masalas which resulted in extraordinary recipes that have been loved by all who have walked through the doors of Taj’s popular restaurants crafted by him. The Masala Art: Indian Haute Cuisine is a culmination of Chef Oberoi’s holistic journey across the Indian cosmopolitans and obscured states and villages – delving into the cuisines of every nook and corner of the country. Deeply embedded in cultural traditions, his innovative recipes have revolu-tionized the Indian culinary world. The Masala Art shares age-old secrets and recipes with contemporary flavours while retaining their traditional touch. A feast for your eyes and palate, everyday cooking is truly a simple and pleasurable experience. Vital to the Indian tradition, The Masala Art sets forth a veritable blend of spices to create scrumptious Indian cuisine. While the recipes come from the Grand Chef of the Taj Group of Hotels, they are easy to follow. Right from the food for maharajas, to the authentic flavours of our local dhabas, a delectable spread of Indian food seems to be somewhere around the corner. And you will be cooking it.

Classic Indian Recipes That You'Ve Always Wanted To Try, Are Listed In Simple, Easy To Follow Steps