Indian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Here is an invitation to make elegant, nutritious, and tasty Indian food in minutes. A modern take on what is often seen as a time-consuming and difficult cuisine to master, Indian food can reflect the simpler and tasty fare commonly eaten today. With preparation and cooking times given for each recipe, here are 140 ideas, from exotic Prawns in Green Herbs to Eggplant Pulao. There are menu suggestions for putting together an entire feast as well as festive ideas for celebrations such as Diwali (festival of light) and even Christmas dinner. Recipes for main courses and appetizers, breads and naans, and cooling drinks and smoothies make this rich collection complete.