From Mom with love: Complete Guide to Indian Cooking and Entertaining

The author has received extensive heartwarming feedback from users around the world since the first publication of the book over three years ago. There have also been some very good suggestions for improvement.  The third printing - available since December 2010 - has the following improvements incorporated:
* All the ingredients now appear in the order of use
* The Contents now lists both Indian and English names of the dishes
* An Index has been added (English and Indian names)
* 70 Vegan recipes have been clearly marked in the Contents
* New recipes on popular request and suggestions pertaining to specific dishes

As before, From Mom with Love . . .  originally written by a loving mother for her own children, is perhaps the only cookbook that contains:
* 139 recipes for everyday meals that she grew up with in India, including fancy ones such as Goan Shrimp Curry and Palak Paneer
* Super high protein low fat healthy recipes such as Mung Beans Dal, Sprouted Mung,
Mung  Beans Cheele, Scrambled Tofu, and Khichdi
* Full-color mouthwatering pictures for almost every recipe
* A complete list of spices, legumes, beans, and pots and pans you need to start cooking
* A pantry list for beginners and another one for more committed and experienced cooks in a format that you can take right to the store with you
* Ideas about foods you can cook and freeze ahead of time for when you need to produce a meal in a hurry or are too tired to cook
* A complete list of menu combinations for different occasions, both special and everyday
* Suggestions on how to deal with cooking crises such as a sauce that has become too thin
* Tips for storing and preparing precooked masalas and efficient ways to freeze chutneys
* Details on the pots and pans you need and serving suggestions including the suggested accompaniments for the recipe
* Safety tips such as how to quickly put out a minor fire on your stove
* Guidelines for cleaning and odor removal
* Home remedies for minor ailments such as cough and colds, upset stomachs
The most special and unique feature of this book is the TLC tips. These are little shortcuts and secrets that will make your cooking easier, yet delicious. It is an invaluable gift to give to anyone who loves to cook or would like to try. Ergonomically designed to open flat when lying on counter.
Find more information at MomsIndianCooking.com.

A  treasure for amateurs and for seasoned cooks alike. The recipes are utilitarian, the photography makes it even more delectable and while the food cooks, one feels like re-reading the acknowledgements.  --India Abroad

The end result is a beautifully written book with recipes that a first time beginner can look at and create a multi-course meal, safety tips and home remedies thrown in as a bonus. All nervous questions are already answered.. --KavitaChhibber.com

As the Introduction says, this book "is a substitute for your Mom standing next to you ...lovingly helping you prepare ..Indian meals for every occasion."  It really is!  
--culinarialibris.blogspot.com/2011/03/lets-hear-it-for-ladies.html

The magical aroma of Pushpa Bhargava's gourmet and everyday cooking has welcomed innumerable guests to her beautiful home. The delectable taste of her cooking has enchanted even the most discerning of friends. The elegance and grace of her hospitality and the comfort of her food has warmed the hearts of many after a tiring, stressful day at work. Pushpa has offered her years of experience in the art of special and everyday cooking and entertaining to young people starting their own kitchens and to the young at heart wanting to add to their repertoire. She has been rewarded with truly heartwarming feedback from friends, family, and total strangers from around the globe.