The work of more than a decade, Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian contains more than 750 recipes from every corner of the world, making it the definitive guide to global meatless cuisine. She combines the treasured recipes from her childhood in the Punjab region of India with new favorites collected on her extensive travels, as well as her own original creations, which mingle European, Indian, and other diverse ethnic traditions in an irresistibly appealing way.

Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian is divided into distinct sections highlighting the delicious possibilities of vegetables; beans; grains; and dairy with additional sections on soups and salads, and zesty chutneys and other condiments to round out a meatless meal. Jaffrey also includes menus for family and entertaining, and offers suggestions for creating complete meals that are nutritionally sound. Throughout, Jaffrey writes in a light, conversational tone, sharing anecdotes from her rich life as a food authority. She also offers invaluable information on everything from how to store and prepare a wide variety of vegetables to how to make Japanese soups or Ethiopian breads. Her unusually broad knowledge of seasonings, sauces and chutneys add zest and variety to even the most familiar staples of the vegetarian pantry. A truly comprehensive volume filled with tempting, intriguing recipes sure to please the most sophisticated and adventurous cook, Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian is a stand-out among the recent crop of vegetarian collections.