In this new cookbook, Chef Kapoor introduces you to the joys of Kadai Cooking, celebrating the humble cooking utensil which has leant its name to a popular style of cooking. Try out the spicy Prawn Bhuna, fragrant Khada Masala Chicken, Chatpatta Chiwda, delectable Dal Be Aab and Achari Gobhi., hearty Gosht Gulbarga and lip-smacking Makai Palak Pulao. Round off the meal with a sizzling Moong Dal or Saeb Ka Halwa.

Indulge in some kadai capers and taste the difference!

The Kadai is a versatile piece of kitchen equipment which is found in every Indian home. Used for deep-frying, stir-frying, steaming or cooking foods with minimum water and oil, no kitchen would be complete without a well-used kadai.

While most of the recipes included in this book are from North India, where kadai -cooking is a fine art, recipes from across our culinary diverse country, where the kadai also has a special place have also been included. However, recipes for deep-frying have not been included as, for the purposes of this book, kadai-cooking implies cooking with minimum liquid and fat. There are recipes in here for every course in a meal from spicy snacks and starters through vegetarian and non-vegetarian main courses to desserts. As usual, every recipe has been tried and tested to perfection and serves four persons.

Recognising the urgent need for recipes for speedy cooking for the homemaker who juggles the demands of the workplace and running a home, Sanjeev Kapoor has developed a range of Indian and international pressure cooking recipes, for every occasion and for every course in a meal, from soups to desserts. The book also includes a comprehensive note and tips and techniques for safe and effective pressure cooking.

In Pressure Cooking, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shows you how to take the pressure out of cooking by using the most essential of all kitchen equipment - the pressure cooker. Cook a variety of courses from soups to dessert including velvety Pumpkin Soup, spongy Sandwich Dhokla, crispy Caramel Popcorn, spicy Kolhapuri Chicken, delicious Methi Baingan, mouthwatering Bhatinda Mutton Curry, flavourful Herbed Rice with Mushrooms, satiny Kharvas and succulent Chocolate Modaks.

Cooking under pressure is cooking with pleasure!