A compendium of vegetarian recipes from around the world. Jaffrey's expertise is in Indian cooking, so there is a heavy focus on recipes from around India. Here you will also find recipes from just about every other cuisine as well, though. Learning to make stir-fries and curries is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Stories about the history of the dish or Jaffrey's culinary travels around the world precede most recipes, making this cookbook one that is enjoyable to sit and read, as well as cook from. Sample recipes include Spinach with Tomato (Saag), Eggplant with Minty Tomato Sauce and Yogurt (Badenjan Boorani), and Israeli Couscous with Asparagus and Fresh Mushrooms.