Which are the best books to reffer for detailed knowledge of indian cusine?

Question

to know about how the dish originated and recipies etc.

Answer 1

Neelam Batra's 1000 Indian Recipes

http://www.amazon.com/000-Indian-Recipes...

Grains, Greens, and Grated Coconuts: Recipes and Remembrances of a Vegetarian Legacy by Ammini Ramachandran

http://www.amazon.com/Grains-Greens-Grat...

Land of Milk and Honey: Travels in the History of Indian Food by Chitrita Banerji

http://www.amazon.com/Land-Milk-Honey-Tr...

Indian Food & Folklore by Jo Lethaby

http://www.amazon.com/Indian-Food-Folklo...

Answer 2

Madhur Jaffrey's cookbooks are very good for Indian cuisine.