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Times Group Books Times Group Books (A division of Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited) Times Annexe, 9-10, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002 Printed at: Paras Offset Pvt. Ltd. Complimentary copy with Samsung Convection Microwave Oven. Not for Sale.
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D D E E L L I I C C I I O O U U S S MOMENTS Samsung M M icrowave O O ven C C ookbook By G G ourmet E E xpert KAREN A A NAND...
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Author’s Note I have been using a microwave oven for 25 years, mainly to heat up leftovers, tea and coffee and defrosting meat, poultry, seafood and bread. It was only when I was asked by Samsung to come up with a collection of my favourite recipes and some diehard “sure shots” that I realized the versatility and extraordinary potential of the new Samsung Microwave.
The kitchen is the centre of all household activities in a traditional Indian home. The kitchen is the place where the lady of the house reigns supreme. Your new Samsung Microwave Oven is going to make life for you easier as well as more exciting.
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— in the voice guiding model. Auto-cook menus are available in various other Samsung Microwave Oven models as well. So, you will never run out of options. Another exceptional feature of this product is its Ceramic Enamel Cavity. An exceptionally smooth ceramic interior allows grease and oil to be easily cleaned off the inside walls with an added advantage of 5 years warranty on the cavity.
Pro-steamer Samsung’s unique cookware enables healthy and low-fat cooking by using steam. Steam cooking in the microwave oven (MWO) usually makes the surface of food dry. To solve this weak-point, Samsung came up with the Pro-steamer. The Pro-steamer consists of two parts — a bottom plate and a stainless steel lid.
Multi-spit Samsung’s Multi-spit allows you to enjoy barbecuing without the hassle of cleaning the inside of the MWO. The Multi-spit is Samsung’s unique accessory for barbecuing — far more useful and convenient than other similar accessories. It can provide all kinds of skewer-styled cooking, not only Western-style food like Roast Chicken but also Indian food like tikkas.
Microwaves The MWO is a new cooking appliance, and since quite a few people are not aware of its mechanism, given below is a short note on how it works. Microwave energy actually penetrates food, heating water, fat, and sugar molecules in food. The microwave rays cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly.
Standing time Once cooking is over, the standing time allows the temperature to even out in the food. Cooking guide for frozen vegetables FOOD PORTION POWER Spinach 150 gm Broccoli 300 gm Peas 300 gm Green Beans 300 gm Mixed Vegetables 300 gm (carrots/peas/corn) Mixed Vegetables...
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HINT: Cut the fresh vegetables into even-sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they will cook. All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (900W). FOOD PORTION Broccoli 250 gm 500 gm Brussels Sprouts 250 gm Carrots 250 gm Cauliflower...
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Power levels and stirring You can adjust the power level from 900W to 300W, according to the kind of food that you want to reheat. Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible, stir again before serving.
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Pour into cups and reheat uncovered: 1 cup in the centre, 2 cups opposite of each other, 3 cups in a circle. Keep in microwave oven during standing time and stir well. Pour into a deep ceramic plate or deep ceramic bowl. Cover with plastic lid.
Food suitable for grilling: Chops, sausages, steaks, hamburgers, bacon and gammon rashers, thin fish portions, sandwiches, and all kinds of toasts with toppings. Cleaning your microwave oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up: Inside and outside surfaces...
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FOOD PORTION POWER Baby food 190 gm (vegetables + meat) Baby porridge 190 gm (grain + milk + fruit) Baby milk 100 ml 200 ml could adversely affect the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with a soapy cloth.
Interesting Usage of the Microwave MELTING BUTTER Put 50gm butter on a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30–40 seconds, on 900W, until the butter melts. MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100gm chocolate on a small deep glass dish. Heat for 3–5 minutes, on 450W, until the chocolate melts.
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Put 600gm fruits (for example, mixed berries) in a suitable-sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 300gm preserving sugar and stir well. Cook covered for 10–12 minutes, on 900W. Stir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam glasses with twist-off lids. BROWNING ALMOND SLICES Spread 30gm sliced almonds evenly on a medium-sized ceramic plate.
COUNTRY VEGETABLE SOUP PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp Butter 2 cups Leeks, sliced 1 cup Carrot, sliced finely 1 cup Potato, diced METHOD Place the butter, all the vegetables and stock into casserole. Microwave covered on HIGH for 15 minutes. Blend together cornflour and water, and stir into soup mixture.
TOMATO & BASIL SOUP PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1 kg Ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped fine* Onion, chopped Garlic cloves, crushed METHOD In a bowl combine tomatoes, onion, garlic and vegetable stock. Cook covered on HIGH for 15 minutes or until soft, stirring often. Process tomato mixture until smooth in a food processor or mixer. Return to bowl. Add tomato purée, basil, salt and pepper.
QUICK SWEET CORN SOUP PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1 pkt Corn 1 large tin Creamed-style sweet corn 1 tsp Grated ginger 2 cups Vegetable stock Spring onion, finely chopped METHOD Pour both the corns into a large dish. Add stock and grated ginger. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes.
MULLIGATAWNY SOUP PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 2 tsp Coriander seeds ½ tsp Cumin seeds 2 tsp Poppy seeds 6 cloves Garlic ¾” pc Fresh ginger Dry red chillies Onion METHOD Place coriander, cumin and poppy seeds in a bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or GRILL on a pre- heated crusty plate for 1 minute.
TOM YAM GOONG – THAI SPICY PRAWN SOUP PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 3 cups Chicken stock Kaffir lime leaves Lemon grass stalks Medium to large prawns, peeled, cleaned and de-veined* 15 pcs Button mushrooms, cleaned and cut into 2 METHOD Put the stock, lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves in the microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes.
COLOURFUL CARROT SALAD PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 500 gm Orange carrots, peeled and cut into juliennes ½ cup Roasted peanuts, roughly crushed 6–8 California prunes 2 tbsp Coriander chopped 2 tbsp Sesame seeds, roasted METHOD Put the sugar into a bowl and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until you get a dark caramel. Remove. Add the orange and lemon juice.
CARIBBEAN RICE SALAD PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 2 cups Rice (wild, brown or Basmati or a mix of all three) 6 cups Water ½ cup Fresh pineapple pieces, diced into 1” pieces ½ cup Cashew nuts ( kaju ) 1 tbsp ½...
HERBY OVEN FRIES PREPARATION TIME: 10 mins INGREDIENTS 1 tsp Red chilli flakes 4 tsp Pizza seasoning (packets which arrive with a take-out pizza) 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tbsp Large potatoes, cut lengthwise into thin finger chips METHOD Make a seasoning mix with the chilli flakes, pizza seasoning and cheese.
UPMA PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS Ghee 3 tbsp Cashew nuts ( kaju ) ¼ cup 1 tsp Mustard seeds 8–10 Curry leaves 1½ cups Semolina ( rava, suji ) METHOD Combine 1tbsp ghee and cashews. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. In another bowl, combine remaining ghee , mustard seeds, curry leaves, chopped onion, green chillies and ginger and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
CHEESE & CUMIN SCONES PREPARATION TIME: 20 mins INGREDIENTS 250 gm Plain flour 1 tsp Salt 2½ tsp Baking powder 50 gm Firm butter, cut into small cubes ½ cup Milk METHOD Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Mix butter into the flour until it resembles fine...
POHA PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 500 gm Medium or thick beaten rice ( pohe ) (not the fine beaten rice used for chivda ) 3 tbsp Vegetable oil 1½ tsp Mustard seeds ½ tsp Turmeric powder Green chillies, sliced METHOD Briefly rinse beaten rice in a colander under running cold water. Drain well.
IDLI PREPARATION TIME: 10 mins INGREDIENTS 2 cups “Boiled” rice 1 cup Husked white gram ( dhuli Urad Dal) Salt to taste Alternatively, you can use a readymade mix available in the market. Mix according to instructions on the packet and follow cooking instructions below. METHOD Soak the rice and gram separately overnight in water to just cover.
INSTANT NOODLES PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1 cup Water 1 pkt Instant Noodles 1 cup Mixed vegetables (carrot, tomato, capsicum, onion), diced METHOD Heat a cup of water for 1-2 minutes in the MWO. Break the noodles into smaller pieces. Add to the bowl of water.
HOT POTATO & SAUSAGE SALAD PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS Large potatoes, peeled 2 tbsp Butter 2 cups Chicken stock, salted 1tbsp Chicken sausages/franks 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped 1 tsp Lemon ( nimbu ) juice METHOD Cut potatoes into thick slices. Put the potato slices, butter and stock into a large bowl.
CHICKEN 65 PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 500 gm Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into 1” pieces Garam masala powder 1 tsp 1½ tsp Garlic paste ¼ cup 2½ tsp Salt 1½ tsp Ginger paste METHOD Take a bowl and mix the ginger-garlic paste, 2tsp oil, chilli powder and salt with a little water to form a thick paste.
STUFFED BAKED POTATOES PREPARATION TIME: 5 mins INGREDIENTS Large potatoes, scrubbed Knobs of butter Green bell pepper, finely diced 1½ cups Grated cheese METHOD Prick the potatoes all over with a fork. Wrap in kitchen paper towels. Microwave on HIGH for about 10 minutes until soft when squeezed.
VEGETABLE LASAGNE PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp Olive oil Large onion, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, crushed Carrot, chopped Red pepper, chopped Large aubergine ( baingan ), cut into half vertically and sliced into rounds 25 mins COOKING TIME: 2 tbsp 600 gm 225 gm 600 ml...
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METHOD Pour oil in a bowl. Add garlic and onion. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Add carrot and red pepper with ¼ cup water. Microwave on HIGH for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add most of the pasta sauce. Stir. Season with salt and pepper.
STUFFED TOMATOES PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS Large red tomatoes, firm 1 tbsp Olive oil ½ cup Parsley/coriander, chopped fine Onion, chopped 200 gm Feta cheese, crumbled Green chillies to taste, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste METHOD Slice the top of the tomatoes. Scoop out gently. Pour oil into a shallow, microwave-safe dish. Add the onion and green chillies.
ALOO METHI PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS Medium-sized potatoes, cut into 1” pieces 1 cup Water Tomatoes, skin removed* Green chillies, slit 20 mins COOKING TIME: 2 cups 1tbsp 1 tsp 6–8 cloves Garlic, crushed Salt to taste METHOD In a bowl, put the cut potatoes in 1 cup water. Microwave covered on HIGH for 7 minutes.
STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp Oil, preferably groundnut 2 tsp Fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 tsp Spring onions, finely chopped 2 tsp Garlic, finely chopped 3 cups Button mushrooms, carrots, bok choy and broccoli, all diced METHOD In a bowl, pour oil. Add ginger, spring onions and garlic. Microwave for about 2 minutes. Add the vegetables.
MASALA MUSHROOMS PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS ½ cup Olive oil 6 cloves Large garlic, lightly crushed 4 cups Button mushrooms, cleaned and cut into halves 1 tsp Oregano 5 mins COOKING TIME: 1 tsp 1 tsp Dash of lemon ( nimbu ) juice 10 mins SERVES: Cumin seeds...
CORN IN CREAMY MILK PREPARATION TIME: 15 mins INGREDIENTS Fresh sweet corn cobs, each broken into 3 2 cups Water 1 tsp Salt ½ tsp Sugar ½ cup Coconut cream (thick coconut milk) METHOD In a flat baking dish, put the corn and water. Add 1tsp of salt. Microwave covered on HIGH for 12 minutes.
LAZIZI BHINDI PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 6 tbsp Oil Onions, sliced roughly 1 tbsp Coriander powder 1 tbsp Cumin powder METHOD In a bowl, put oil and the sliced onions. Microwave for 4 minutes until onions are pink. Add okra, coriander, cumin, chilli powder and salt. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 12 minutes until they are just done.
SIMPLE THAI RED CURRY PREPARATION TIME: 10 mins INGREDIENTS 4 cups Coconut milk 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste 3 cups Baby corn (roughly chopped), mushrooms (halved) and broccoli (cut into florets) METHOD In a large bowl, mix 1 cup of the coconut milk and the red curry paste. Microwave covered on HIGH for 4 minutes.
CHINESE GREENS WITH OYSTER SAUCE PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 5 cups Chinese greens/pak choy, cut into 3” lengths 1 cup Water + 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp Groundnut oil 1½ tbsp Garlic, chopped 2½ tbsp Oyster sauce (vegetarian oyster sauce is available) METHOD In a large bowl, place the Chinese greens in salted water.
DAL TADKA PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1 cup Masoor Dal, cleaned 1 tsp Salt 3 cups Water Ghee or oil 3 tbsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds METHOD Wash and soak dal for 1 hour. Drain water. Place the dal, 1tsp salt and 3 cups of water in a very large bowl.
MAHARANI DAL PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1 cup Black Urad Dal whole 3 cups Water 1 tsp Salt ½ cup Butter 2½ tsp Ginger paste 5 mins COOKING TIME: 3½ tsp Garlic paste 1 tsp 1 cup ¾ cup ½ tsp METHOD Wash dal 4 times till you get transparent water.
ALLEPPEY CURRY WITH PRAWNS PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 500 gm Medium-sized prawns, peeled, cleaned and de-veined ¼ cup Coconut oil 1 tsp Turmeric powder ½ tsp Coriander powder ½ tsp Red chilli powder ½ tsp Black mustard seeds 10–12 Curry leaves METHOD Make a paste of the turmeric, coriander and red chilli powders...
GOAN PRAWN CURRY WITH OKRA PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS Grind the following to a fine paste with very little water: Dry Kashmiri chillies 1 tsp Black peppercorns 1 tsp Cumin seeds ¼ tsp Turmeric powder Medium cloves of garlic 1” pc Ginger 2 tsp Sesame seeds ( til ) or 1 tbsp...
FISH TIKKA PREPARATION TIME: 20 mins INGREDIENTS 600 gm Fresh fish such as Rawas or Beckti, 1½” cubes 2 tbsp Butter, melted For the First Marination 3 tsp Ginger paste 2 tsp Garlic paste 1 tsp Salt 3 tsp Lemon ( nimbu ) juice METHOD Melt butter in MWO on HIGH for 20 seconds.
CHICKEN KEEMA MATAR PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp Onions, chopped Cloves 1” Cinnamon piece ½ tsp Turmeric powder 1 tsp Red chilli powder METHOD Place chopped onion, cinnamon, cloves, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, black pepper and ginger-garlic paste in a bowl with the oil. Microwave for 6 minutes. Stir. Add tomato, chicken mince and ½ cup water. Microwave covered on HIGH for approximately 5 minutes, stirring twice, until almost dry.
CURRY LEAF CHICKEN PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1 cup Curry leaves 500 gm Boneless chicken, cut into 1½” pieces 2 tbsp Tamarind paste METHOD Marinate chicken with half the black pepper and 1tbsp oil. Pour the remaining oil in a bowl. Add the curry leaves.
KALI MIRCH TANGDI CHICKEN PREPARATION TIME: 15 mins INGREDIENTS Chicken drumsticks (or 4 full chicken legs), cleaned 2 tbsp Lemon juice 1 cup Hung curd 1½ tbsp Ginger paste 1½ tbsp Garlic paste ½ tsp Turmeric powder METHOD Wipe chicken with kitchen paper. Cut two or three deep slashes in the flesh of each drumstick. Apply lemon juice and salt.
HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS Chicken drumsticks (or 4 full chicken legs) 4 tbsp Olive oil METHOD Wipe chicken with kitchen paper. Cut two or three deep slashes in the flesh of each drumstick. Place them in a flat glass or ceramic dish. Mix together mustard, honey, szechwan sauce, olive oil and lemon juice. Mix with the chicken.
BUTTER CHICKEN PREPARATION TIME: 20 mins INGREDIENTS 500 gm Boneless chicken, cut into 1” pieces To marinate the chicken Grind together 1” pc Ginger 6 cloves Garlic Onion 2 tsp Lemon juice ( nimbu ) ½ tsp Salt 1 tsp Coriander powder ½...
TAMARIND RICE (Served with Raita) PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1½ cups Rice, cleaned, washed and soaked for 1 hour 3 cups Water 4 tbsp Puliyogare Rice readymade mix METHOD Place rice and water in a large bowl and microwave covered on HIGH for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
VEG FRIED RICE PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1½ cups Basmati Rice cleaned, washed and soaked for 1 hour 6 cups Water 5 tbsp Groundnut oil 4 cloves Garlic, sliced Red chillies, seeded and finely chopped METHOD Microwave rice and water, covered, on HIGH for 10 minutes, until slightly undercooked.
HAKKA NOODLES PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 200 gm Egg noodles, soaked in warm water for 10 mins (approx. 1 large pkt.) Onion, sliced or 4 spring onions Green chillies, sliced 2 cups Bean sprouts 1 cup Green peas Fresh spinach leaves, torn METHOD Take 1tbsp of the oil and mix with the bean curd or paneer.
LEMON RICE PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1½ cups Rice, cleaned, washed and soaked for 1 hour 3 cups Water 1 tsp Salt ¼ cup Lemon ( nimbu ) juice 2 tbsp 2 tsp Mustard seeds METHOD Place rice, salt and water in a large bowl. Microwave covered on HIGH for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
MEXICAN RICE PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1½ cups Thick grained rice (Kerala or Goa unpolished or “boiled” rice is perfect), cleaned, washed and soaked for 1 hour ¼ cup Olive oil Onions, chopped 2 tbsp Garlic, chopped METHOD Mix the olive oil, garlic and onion in a bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes. Add chilli paste, rice, pasta sauce and stock.
CHICKEN BIRYANI PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups Basmati Rice 400 gm Chicken, boneless, diced Medium-sized onion, sliced ½ cup Curd 2 tbsp Ginger paste 2 tbsp Garlic paste ¼ cup Fresh coriander, chopped 1½ tsp Salt METHOD Wash rice twice and soak in just enough water to cover it for an hour with the cinnamon stick.
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desserts EASY MEDIUM DIFFICULT AUTO COOK MENU* Auto Cook Menu dishes available in selected models...
FRESH FRUIT SPONGE CAKE PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1¼ cups Butter Eggs Castor sugar ¼ tsp Salt cups Plain flour 1 tsp Baking powder METHOD Whisk the butter and the sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time. Add the sifted flour, salt and baking powder carefully with a wooden spoon.
HONEY BEE CHOCOLATE CAKE PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS Flour ( maida ) 1 cup 2 tbsp Castor sugar ½ cup Butter (preferably unsalted) ½ cup Milk 200 gm Sweetened condensed milk 25 mins COOKING TIME: ¼ cup ½ tsp ½ tsp 1 tsp 1 cup ½...
CHOCOLATE FUDGE PREPARATION TIME: 5 mins INGREDIENTS 1¼ cups Soft brown sugar ½ cup Milk 2 tbsp Cocoa 1 tbsp Butter 400 gm Sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp Vanilla essence/extract METHOD Grease an 8” square sandwich tin with a little butter. Put the soft brown sugar with ½ cup of milk in a bowl.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1¼ cups Butter at room temperature Brown sugar White sugar 1 tsp Vanilla essence ½ tsp Salt METHOD Cream butter in an electric mixer until light. With the mixer running, slowly add brown sugar, sugar, vanilla, salt, egg, flour and dissolved baking powder.
GAJAR KA HALWA PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS 1½ cups Milk 500 gm Carrots, peeled and grated (red variety) Sugar METHOD Bring the milk and carrots to a boil on the fire. Put into a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 20 minutes. Stir two or three times till all the milk has been absorbed. The timings vary depending on the moisture in the carrots.
PISTACHIO CAKE PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS cups Butter, softened Lemons ( nimbu ) 1¼ cups Castor sugar Eggs 2 tsp Vanilla extract 1 cup Almonds, blanched METHOD Grease a microwave-suitable square or rectangular dish with some of the butter or line with parchment paper and grease with butter.
CASHEW BURFI PREPARATION TIME: INGREDIENTS ½ cup Water 2½ cups Sugar 1 tbsp Milk 1 kg Cashew nuts, ground fine 3 tsp Ghee METHOD Put water and sugar into a bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 8-9 minutes. Stir twice. The mixture should come to a boil and you should get a really thick syrup.
CHOCOLATE BROWNIES PREPARATION TIME: 25 mins INGREDIENTS 1 cup Butter 2 cups Sugar 4 large Eggs 2 tsp Vanilla essence METHOD Pre-heat the CONVECTION oven setting to 180°C. Grease a baking pan 9”x 9”x 2”. In a bowl beat the butter and sugar till light.
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French food culture. Karen Anand lives in Pune with her husband, Yadu Sankalia, and two sons. THE TIMES OF INDIA Complimentary copy with Samsung Convection Microwave Oven. Not for Sale.