Khana khazana: celebration of indian cookery

DETAILS : 

• Author : Sanjeev Kapoor 
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Popular Prakashan
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2010
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ Ninth Reprint August 2012
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8171546803
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8171546800
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎550 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Khana Khazana: Celebration of Indian Cookery, authored by India's most celebrated master chef Sanjeev Kapoor, is a seminal culinary masterpiece that fundamentally transformed how home cooks approach traditional Indian cuisine. Published by Popular Prakashan, this extensive, beautifully illustrated cookbook emerged from the unparalleled success of his record-breaking television show, Khana Khazana. The core philosophy of this text is to demystify the complex, often intimidating world of Indian spices and regional culinary frameworks. Chef Kapoor presents subcontinental cooking not as a rigid, inherited secret, but as an accessible, joyful science that anyone can master with the right foundational techniques and balanced proportions.

The cookbook is structurally organized into thematic, courses-based sections that mirror the rich diversity of an authentic Indian feast—ranging from refreshing appetizers and street-food classics to elaborate main courses, fragrant rice dishes, regional breads, and decadent desserts. Rather than focusing exclusively on one sub-culture, the recipes span the length and breadth of India, seamlessly traversing Punjabi staples, coastal Konkani delicacies, fiery South Indian curries, and subtle Bengali creations. Moving away from ambiguous instructions like "add spices to taste," the text is celebrated for its precise measurements, clear ingredient breakdowns, and foolproof step-by-step methods. Packed with practical kitchen tips, advice on pantry organization, and explanations of how different spices interact when tempered in hot oil, this volume serves as an indispensable culinary manual for both novice cooks and seasoned kitchen enthusiasts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is an elite Indian chef, television personality, author, and entrepreneur who single-handedly revolutionized the Indian culinary landscape in the 1990s and 2000s. The host of Khana Khazana—the longest-running show of its kind in Asia—he was later honored with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for his monumental contributions to culinary art and hospitality.

Chef Kapoor’s instructional and writing style is remarkably warm, encouraging, and highly accessible. He acts as a supportive, knowledgeable peer who simplifies elite restaurant-level techniques for everyday home kitchens, emphasizing household ingredients over rare, expensive items. His extensive literary repertoire—comprising dozens of specialized cookbooks—has established him as India's premier culinary ambassador, dedicated to preserving and standardizing the country’s vast gastronomic heritage for global kitchens.