to the hearty, the piquant to the fiery. Americans often think of most Indian cookery as being the latter category. However, it is the inclusion of one ingredient, chilies, which makes food "hot". By toning down the use of chilies, as well as some of the richer ingredients, Shaan Indian Cuisine offers recipes that are gentler, but retain the flavor, aroma and texture for which Indian Cuisine is rightfully famous.