Vidhu Mittal is a well-known culinary expert based in Delhi, India. She is the author of the worldwide bestselling book 'Pure and Simple: Homemade Indian Vegetarian Cuisine'. She has been conducting cookery classes for over 15 years, besides making regular contributions to magazines and certain websites. Mittal developed an interest in cooking very early in her life and what was a hobby became a passion that she loves sharing with others. A vegetarian, Mittal has created a wide range of recipes that retain and enhance natural flavours, textures, colours, and above all, these recipes are simple and easy. Compared to traditional Indian cookery, which can sometimes be too rich and elaborate, her recipes are healthy and appealing. She has constantly been evolving her recipes and enjoys experimenting. Mital graduated with Home Science as her major.

• Contents: Introduction; Discover Spices; Know Your Vegetables, Fruits & Nuts; Goodness of Lentils; Drinks, Soups, & Salads; Snacks & Starters; Main Course; Rice & Breads; Accompaniments; Desserts; Cooking Processes; High Tea Menus; Festive Menus; Index.