Here is Indian food as you have never seen it before: fresh healthy ingredients, vibrant flavours and easy recipes. Das Sreedharan, who co-owns Rasa restaurants, is at the forefront of contemporary Asian food and on a mission to introduce the world to the light, home-style cooking of his native Kerala. Ingredients such as chilis, cashew nuts, mangoes, ginger, tamarind and cumin - all readily available in supermarkets - are combined to delicious effect in this stunning collection of recipes. There are crisp snacks to serve with piquant chutneys, curries made creamy with yogurt and coconut milk, an abundance of colourful vegetables and tropical fruits, hearty rice dishes, moreish breads, cooling drinks, rich, unctuous desserts and refreshing ices. Whether you want a quick, simple dish to prepare after work or new ideas for a dinner party, whether you are planning a special curry evening for friends or simply love Asian food, Fresh Flavours of India will inspire and excite you.

'The bloke's a complete genius and such a nice guy. It looks great, reads well, the explanations are fantastic. I've taken people to his restaurant on about ten occasions now, just to show off.' Jamie Oliver 'I've eaten delicious meals at Das's restaurants many times, and I truly adore the food. Now that I have this book though, I'll be able to cook and eat my favourite dishes at home as well. The recipes are straightforward and they work.' Peter Gordon 'Shockingly good Keralan food. The culinary flair and attention to detail is thrillingly apparent. Indisputably outstanding in all respects.' Time Out

Das Sreedharan opened the first Rasa restaurant in London in 1994; it has won many commendations including an Evening Standard Eros Award, twice won the Time Out Best Vegetarian Restaurant Award and is highly rated in the Zagat survey. There are now four restaurants with many fans including Fay Maschler and Jamie Oliver. Das has featured in numerous magazines including The Sunday Times, Food Illustrated and BBC Vegetarian Good Food. David Loftus is one of Britain's most exciting and sought-after food, interiors and garden photographers. His work appears in many top international magazines including Elle, Food & Wine, Vogue Entertaining & Travel, Cond Nast Traveller, Red and New York Magazine. In 1998 David won the acclaimed Garden Photographer of the Year award.