Gowd Saraswat Brahmin's Cookbook
Gowd Saraswat Brahmin's Cookbook

Author: Annapoorna Nayak

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-04-24

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 9781523947188

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If you thought ghassi, sambhar and idlis summed up the cuisine of the Gowd Saraswat Brahmins (GSB), you are quite mistaken. The food cooked in a Brahmin home is essentially sathvic paying special attention to the balance and nutritive value of the dishes prepared. Simple lentil soup, 'dhali toy', served over the steamed rice and the topping of a dollop of homemade clarified butter/ghee is a probably the one most loved comfort food for GSBs. There are complex curries like 'val-val', spicy 'teeksani ummans' and slightly sweet 'ambe sassam'. You would see variety of plain and spicy food in a meal that is balanced with a glass full of thin curds, 'taak' as a final course to set right any imbalance in the food eaten for the day. Even though GSB cuisine comes from spice rich regions of Karnataka and Kerala, we see very limited palette of spices being used, yet, it lacks nothing in terms of taste and deep digestive philosophies relevant to food. The cuisine revolves around mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, chillies and turmeric. Ginger as a digestive aid, Green leaves of all kinds as high fibre source, dried lentils and beans as nature's tiny capsules of proteins, turmeric as healer of wounds and sundry health issues, asafoetida for controlling gastric problem; every ingredient used in the GSB cuisine has a purpose that goes beyond taste and texture. There are about fifty select vegetarian recipes in this book showcase the wide variety and infinite inventiveness of the GSB kitchen. Lesser-known dishes, featuring specific types of vegetables or leaves, an awesome array of chutneys and pickles, and delightful sweets without which no meal can be complete, are also lovingly included. The book starts with the history and culture of the GSBs. This book is a much-needed addition to the library of any discerning gourmet or anyone with an interest in diverse cuisine and culture of India.

Rasachandrika
Rasachandrika

Author:

Publisher: Popular Prakashan

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9788171542901

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"Rasachandrika is one of the classics among cookery books in Marathi. Generations of housewives have begun their culinary career by reading and following this book. Now the secrets of Saraswat cookery would be available to a much wide readership through this English edition." --Back cover.

Prabha's Kitchen: A Treasure Trove of Konkani Cuisine
Prabha's Kitchen: A Treasure Trove of Konkani Cuisine

Author: Prabha Kamath

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2019-11-25

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781645875222

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Prabha's Kitchen is a compilation of traditional Konkani cuisine that has enthralled the Konkani folks for ages. The culinary habit is a unique component of their culture and has remained a mainstay in their daily lives. Moving away from a joint family across generations has created a vacuum for Konkani food and traditions. I have therefore tried to consolidate the details of the traditional Konkani spread. The intent of this book is to have Konkani cuisine in print. The recipes are pure vegetarian and are traditional for the Konkani community from Kerala. The book could help satiate the nostalgia and yearning for an authentic Konkani culinary fare. It would not only help the Konkani youngsters, but also others to explore Konkani recipes.

The Essential South Indian Cookbook
The Essential South Indian Cookbook

Author: Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 1641527102

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Discover the diverse (and delicious) cuisines of South India. Indian food is as complex, broad, and varied as the country itself—and it's time to bring that expanse of flavors to your kitchen. Drawing on the rich traditions of South India, The Essential South Indian Cookbook will take your taste buds somewhere they've probably never been before. The Essential South Indian Cookbook lets you explore the rarely-tasted regional cuisines of India's southern states. Travel to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra as you sample delicious foods and learn how each of these areas contributed to the rich traditions of Indian dining. The Essential South Indian Cookbook includes: 75 South Indian recipes—Discover a mouthwatering variety of unique and flavorful dishes that include idli (savory rice cake), dosa (rice crepes), sambar (vegetable stew), chutneys, and more. Taste the south—You'll enjoy an Indian cookbook that examines the varied histories of South India's states—and their contributions to the legacy of Indian food. True Indian kitchen—Learn how to keep your flavors authentic in this Indian cookbook, filled with advice for selecting essential spices and must-have cookware. Earn a new stamp on your culinary passport with the help of The Essential South Indian Cookbook.

The Classic Konkan Cookbook
The Classic Konkan Cookbook

Author: Jyotsna Shahane

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2020-01-31

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 9353574412

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In 1952 Narayani Nayak, an Udupi-based homemaker, published Cookery Craft as a 'convenient kitchen companion to every housewife'. Spanning the cuisine of the entire Konkani-speaking community of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka, Naik's cookbook quickly became a go-to for Konkani brides, and was reprinted four times before it disappeared. That is, until food blogger Jyotsna Shahane rediscovered this lost gem. Inspired by Nayak's recipes, The Classic Konkan Cookbook is more than a second act. Shahane draws from her own experiences cooking Konkani food for over 40 years, adding new recipes and updating older ones for modern appliances and measuring techniques. From Duddi Koshambari, a delectable pumpkin flower salad and to Kori Gassi, a robust chicken curry, The Classic Konkan Cookbook features over 100 delicious recipes celebrating the freshness and simplicity of coastal food. An inspiring collection for a new generation of home cooks looking to add traditional tastes to their table.

Ethnic Fermented Foods and Beverages of India: Science History and Culture
Ethnic Fermented Foods and Beverages of India: Science History and Culture

Author: Jyoti Prakash Tamang

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-03-02

Total Pages: 687

ISBN-13: 9811514860

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This book provides detailed information on the various ethnic fermented foods and beverages of India. India is home to a diverse food culture comprising fermented and non-fermented ethnic foods and alcoholic beverages. More than 350 different types of familiar, less-familiar and rare ethnic fermented foods and alcoholic beverages are traditionally prepared by the country’s diverse ethnic groups, and include alcoholic, milk, vegetable, bamboo, legume, meat, fish, and cereal based beverages. Most of the Indian ethnic fermented foods are naturally fermented, whereas the majority of the alcoholic beverages have been prepared using dry starter culture and the ‘back-sloping’ method for the past 6,000 years. A broad range of culturable and unculturable microbiomes and mycobiomes are associated with the fermentation and production of ethnic foods and alcoholic drinks in India. The book begins with detailed chapters on various aspects including food habits, dietary culture, and the history, microbiology and health benefits of fermented Indian food and beverages. Subsequent chapters describe unique and region-specific ethnic fermented foods and beverages from all 28 states and 9 union territories. In turn the classification of various ethnic fermented foods and beverages, their traditional methods of preparation, culinary practices and mode of consumption, socio-economy, ethnic values, microbiology, food safety, nutritional value, and process optimization in some foods are discussed in details with original pictures. In closing, the book addresses the medicinal properties of the fermented food products and their health benefits, together with corresponding safety regulations.

Usha's Pickle Digest
Usha's Pickle Digest

Author: Usha R Prabakaran

Publisher: Pebble Green Publications

Published: 1998-10-26

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13:

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Usha's Pickle Digest is not a fancy coffee-table book on pickling. It demolishes the myth that pickling is difficult, cumbersome and time consuming. In simple and straight-forward language, Usha presents 1000 mouth-watering pickle delicacies on a variety of vegetables and fruits, guaranteed to make even the connoisseur marvel. The author demonstrates that the fascinating world of Indian pickling is rich in variety and sophistication, and is in a class of its own. This book of 1000 usual and unusual pickle recipes, covers the whole gamut of the Indian pickling repertoire. The recipes have been adapted to suit various pilates without sacrificing authenticity.

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Indian Cuisine
The Bloomsbury Handbook of Indian Cuisine

Author: Colleen Taylor Sen

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2023-02-23

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1350128643

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This reference work covers the cuisine and foodways of India in all their diversity and complexity, including regions, personalities, street foods, communities and topics that have been often neglected. The book starts with an overview essay situating the Great Indian Table in relation to its geography, history and agriculture, followed by alphabetically organized entries. The entries, which are between 150 and 1,500 words long, combine facts with history, anecdotes, and legends. They are supplemented by longer entries on key topics such as regional cuisines, spice mixtures, food and medicine, rites of passages, cooking methods, rice, sweets, tea, drinks (alcoholic and soft) and the Indian diaspora. This comprehensive volume illuminates contemporary Indian cooking and cuisine in tradition and practice.

Vegetarian Delights From The GSB Kitchen
Vegetarian Delights From The GSB Kitchen

Author: Radhika Kamath

Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 9354722202

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‘Vegetarian Delights from the GSB Kitchen’ is a cookbook that aims to bring out the traditional, authentic vegetarian cuisine of the Gowd Saraswath Brahmin (GSB) community along with 'secret sauces' coming from 55 years of experiential culinary journey of the author's mother. Packed with 100 carefully curated recipes across seven categories, the book serves as a one-stop shop to access popular GSB dishes/recipes that are hard to find in restaurants, blogs and/or community food stores. The book also delves into the traditional cooking equipment, unique ingredients and methods used by the GSBs to offer rich insights into the culture and culinary heritage of the community.