Sanjeev Kapoor's Indian Food Guide

Sanjeev Kapoor is a highly successful Indian chef whose Khana Khazana TV show is seen by 150 million people in 53 countries. The site is huge, and although the English is not well translated, it is understandable. The site also includes European recipes, presumably for his Asian fans who want to learn how to cook exotic dishes!



The main page is divided into subject areas, some of which are repeated along the top menu strip. New additions are highlighted down the left-hand side. The designers have attempted to make it easier to navigate by colour-coding each section, but if you get lost, refer to the site map by clicking on the icon at the top of the page. Some of the photographs are not worth the long wait.



Special Features



Recipes The menu strip at the top of the page accesses recipe archive, which is divided into seventeen browseable chapters, covering cakes and cookies, snacks and savouries, dals and pulses, rice dishes, salads and raitas, Indian breads, and other foreign cuisines. Some of the recipe photographs are uninspiring, but this is certainly not the case with the more interesting recipes.



Menu of the Week This is archived, though not in a manner that makes it easy to browse. The menus, though, sound fascinating and this is a must-see for serious fans of Indian food as it includes Hyderabadi, Sindhi, Goan, Maharashtrian, Parsi, Kashmiri, and Punjabi...If you can name it, it's probably there.



Reference Guide A large, useful section comprising a glossary translating Indian words into English, a techniques section that defines British and Indian methods, and animation showing how to use Indian utensils. There's an extensive guide to spices, conversion charts, pronunciations guide, instructions for formal table settings, and more.



Other Features



Chef biography, large nutrition and healthy lifestyle guide, tips and tricks with contributions from visitors, FAQs, regular competitions, sales of Sanjeev Kapoor merchandise, and a guest book.