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1- Khazana Indian Recipes - Sanjeev Kapoor
This Book was first published in January 1999 and six reprints were released in the same year.Subsequently,over the years,four more Reprints were produced.No further testimony is needed to assess the value of this book.One wonders what would have been the Indian Kitchen without such wonderful books from this prolific writer

2- Konkan Cookbook - Sanjeev Kapoor
Sail down the Konkan coast with Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor on a gastronomical adventure as he glides on crystal blue waters, past shimmering golden sands and brooding forts, the salt sea air thick with legendary exploits of heroes long gone. A proud land so rich in history and nature s bounty is bound to have a cuisine that is as glorious and exciting. Konkan food has slowly been gaining in popularity with specialty restaurants catering to a devoted following for this distinct cuisine. Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who is a strong proponent of home cooking now makes the most well kept secrets of the traditional recipes accessible to everyone in the Konkan Cookbook. Written in his characteristic simple and logical format, he helps you find the right ingredients and tips for authentic results. The dishes cover the traditional fare of Malwan, Goa and Mangalore. In the book he casts his net far and wide, from Maharashtra down to Goa and Karnataka, and comes up with a catch that will astonish and delight any food lover. Watch your food repertoire undergo a flavoursome sea change with the sourness of kokum and the aroma of triphal. Sip Solkadhi for the soul. Try the crisp Bombil fry, Prawn Ghassi or the Chicken Xacuti. There is enough fare for the vegetarians also with dishes like Stuffed Brinjals (Bharli Vangi) and Potatoes in Spicy Manglorean Gravy (Batata Humman), or the Gram Consomme (Kulitcha Saar). Round off the meal with a sweet Chana Dal Kheer (Madgane) or Moong Dal Fudge (Moogori). All recipes given in the Book serve four people. All the recipes are traditional recipes for contemporary lifestyles, written with the precision and clarity that has made Chef Kapoor the most famous spokesman for Indian food today. So come aboard the Konkan adventure as the master explorer of Indian cuisine opens up the treasure chest of yet another region of this rich continent.

3-Sweet Encounters -Sanjeev Kapoor
Just as a symphony ends with a crescendo, the ideal way to end a good meal is with a sweet dish. This is a universally accepted norm. Whether they are exotic desserts or traditional mithais, the sweets mostly become the main attraction. 

Within the four covers of this book we have packed in an exclusive collection of all time favourites - Jalebi, Phirni, Gulab Jamun as well as exotic desserts like Green Tea and Pista Souffle and Almond And Cognac Cake. In short this books proves the axiom "sugar and spice and all that's nice".

4-My Indian Kitchen - Preparing Delicious Indian Meals without Fear or Fuss - Hari Nayak
In My Indian Kitchen, author and chef Hari Nayak shares the secrets of his family's style of southern Indian cooking as well as favorite dishes from other parts of the huge Indian subcontinent-secrets that he learned from his mother and aunts, neighbors, local street vendors and countless friends. It is full of hunger-inducing recipes and simple tips that will allow even the novice cook to succeed at unlocking the "hidden magic" of Indian cooking.

With the recipes in this book, consistently delicious Indian food at home becomes a reality. From a perfect Mint Chutney with Samosa to a melt-in-the-mouth Chicken Tikka Masala, to Pork Vindaloo, Tandoori Chicken and Sweet Mango Yogurt Lassi, traditional Indian meals without hours and hours of work can be achieved. Having lived in the West for many years, Hari understands the time for meal preparation is limited. To accommodate our busy lifestyle, the recipes in this book have been simplified, without sacrificing any of their authenticity. With Hari's guidance and timesaving tips, the ability to create Indian meals appealing to the individual tastes of the home cook can, finally, be achieved