There is a perception among vegetarians in India that international cuisine is usually non-vegetarian. Asha Khatau, the reigning queen of vegetarian cuisine, begs to differ. Her very first book was the bestselling Vegetarian Cuisines of The World. It recived global acclaim in the form of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2002. Now with Exiciting Vegetarian Cuisines of the World, Asha once again proves that internationl vegetarian cuisine is not only varied and delicious, but easy to make at home! The book has seven sectons and over 250 recipes for soups, salads, starters, main dishes, accompaniments and desserts. Whether it is American, Continental, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian or Pan Asian there is a recipe to suit every taste and palate.

About the Author
Asha Khatau is a well-known figure in the field of gourmet Vegetarian cooking. After 20 years of experience in providing memorable meals for her family and friends, Asha was persuaded to start her own cooking classes about 8 years ago, which run under the name of EPICURE. These classes feature regional cuisines from all over the world. She has also conducted demonstrations in India and several other countries.

Asha Khatau???s first book vegetarian Cuisines of the World was awarded the ???Best Vegetarian Book in the World???, at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2002 in France. Delectable Desserts of the World, published in 2005, won Honorable Mention in the ???Best Foreign Cookbook in the World??? category at the Gourmand awards in 2006. These awards for food and wine books are considered to be the ???Oscars??? of the cookery world.