In recent times, the coconut-flavoured cuisine of the Malayalis has gained immense popularity. Appam and Istoo, Avial and Olan, Irachi Biryani and Pathiri, all these and more are now served in restaurants and homes all over India. In this collection, the author hilights recipes that are considered to be specialities of dofferent regions and communities of the state, from the typical vegetarian hindu dishes of Palakkad to the syrian christian delicacies of Tranvancore.
This book evokes the beauty of a bygone era and the vibrant texture of community life through a hundred recipes, engaging recollections, and beautiful photographs. Long before the time of Christ, the lure of spices took traders and seafarers to Kerala, a prosperous and highly literate state on the tropical Malabar Coast of south-western India. Saint Thomas the Apostle also travelled this spice route, preaching to and converting several Brahmin families who later intermarried with the Syrians who settled in Kerala; the Syrian Christians or Nazaranis of Kerala were born of this confluence. Centuries later, ayurvedic massage resorts and scenic backwaters make this lush land a top tourist destination, and spices still draw both traveller and gourmand to the rich, abundant culinary tradition of this people. Meen Vevichathu (Fish Curry cooked in a clay pot), Erachi Olathiathu (Fried Meat), and Njandu Karri (Crab Curry) are among the book's savoury delights, along with varied rice preparations such as Puttu (Steamed Rice Cake), Paalappam (Lace-Rimmed Pancakes), and tropical desserts such as Karikku Pudding (Tender Coconut Pudding) and Thenga Paalum Nendrikkai (Baked Plantain with Coconut Cream). Interwoven between these recipes, in the best tradition of the cookbook memoir, are tales from the past and present, of talking doves, toddy shops, travelling chefs and killer coconuts.
"A delectable straightforward guide to regional Indian cooking." --Padma Lakshmi, host of Top Chef USA In My Indian Kitchen, chef Hari Nayak shares the secrets of his family's style of Indian cooking that he learned from his mother and aunts, neighbors, local street vendors and countless friends. With the recipes in this Indian cookbook, 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. Authentic Indian recipes include: Cucumber and Yogurt Raita Spicy Paneer Cheese Kebabs Red Kidney Bean Curry Street-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob Fish Tikka Chicken Tikka Masala Spicy and Fragrant Lamb Curry Baked Garlic Naan Creamy Rice Pudding And many more… Having lived in the West for many years, Chef 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 time-saving tips, the ability to create Indian meals appealing to the individual tastes of the home cook can, finally, be achieved.
2017 The Gourmand Awards National Winner: BEST INDIAN CUISINE 2017 James Beard Award Nominee 2017 Winner, Food 52's The Piglet Award My Two Souths takes you on a culinary journey with Chef Asha Gomez, from her small village in the Kerala region of southern India to her celebrated restaurants in Atlanta, and on into your kitchen. Her singular recipes are rooted in her love of Deep-South cooking, as well as the Southern Indian flavors of her childhood home. These "Two Souths" that are close to her heart are thousands of miles apart, yet share similarities in traditions, seasonings, and most importantly, an abiding appreciation of food as both celebration and comfort. Here she shares more than 125 recipes, including: Black Cardamom Smothered Pork Chop, Vivid Tomato and Cheese Pie, Kerala Fried Chicken and Waffles, Three Spice Carrot Cake.
Expand your recipe collection with dishes that focus on cross-cultural flavors, rainbows of vegetables, gem-toned desserts, and spice-forward twists from the author of the critically acclaimed cookbook My Two Souths. Best known for her easy mix of cooking traditions from the American South and her homeland of Kerala in Southern India, Chef Asha Gomez continues to evolve her unique cooking style. In this next vibrant cookbook, I Cook in Color, Asha embraces dishes from around the globe, celebrating international flavor profiles and the melding of culinary traditions that reflect both her cherished memories of her mother's Kerala kitchen, as well as her extraordinary travel experiences. Recipes include: Thai Green Papaya Salad with Dried Shrimp Catalonian Paella Passion Fruit, Lime & Grapefruit Grouper Ceviche Grilled Meyer Lemon Chili Corn Pomegranate & Date Molasses Chicken Mango Cardamom Cake
Isolated from the Indian interior by the Sahyadri Mountain range, Kerala is a tropical paradise complete with palm trees and sandy beaches. Coastal life and centuries of sea trade are both reflected in its unique cuisine. Fish, coconut, tamarind and so much more, the food of Kerala is not to be missed and Omana Karumanchery makes sure we don't miss a thing. Filled with vivid family memories, extraordinary photographs and easy to follow recipes, she demystifies over 70 traditional South Indian recipes that beg to be cooked and shared.Ammamma's Kitchen is a one of a kind journey through food, family and tradition. Whether you're new to the kitchen or you're an experienced chef looking to explore the world of South Indian cuisine for the first time, these recipes are the perfect entry point into the world of Kerala cooking. You will learn to love Kerala food with every bite.
"Other books have ably explored India's far southern territory, but Ms. Ramachandran reveals amazing range and depth in Kerala's Hindu vegetarian traditions."-The New York Times review "Ammini Ramachandran, a Texas based food writer with roots in the Indian state of Kerala, has self published an authoritative cookbook cum memoir, Grains, Greens, and Grated Coconuts, on that region's elaborate, nuanced cuisine."-Saveur February, 2008 "Recipes that make me want to rush to the kitchen, intriguing techniques that could be used with other cuisines, fascinating personal stories about growing up in a big Kerala household, all embedded in a deep understanding of Kerala as a pivot of Asian history. It's a wonderful tribute to Kerala and a stunning gift for the rest of us."-Rachel Laudan, author of The Food of Paradise: Exploring Hawaii's Culinary Heritage "Grains, Greens, and Grated Coconuts is a jewel of a cookbook-from its authentic recipes (many published here for the first time) to Ammini Ramachandran's evocative personal anecdotes of Kerala's culinary traditions. It is at once scholarly, yet accessible, and especially charming for its delicious recipes and intriguing stories from the royal kitchens of Kochi."-Grace Young, author of The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen
If You Like The Smell Of Truffles, You Also Like Sex. If, On The Other Hand, You Think It Reminds You Of Socks, Then You'Re Probably Lousy In Bed.' Star Journalist And Popular Television Anchor Vir Sanghvi Wears Many Hats. By Day He Writes Serious Political Columns, In The Evenings He'S At A Studio Interviewing A Celebrity, And Sometime In Between He Is Both Gourmet And Gourmand. And When Sanghvi Writes On Food, He Pulls No Punches. Celebrating What Is Good And Savagely Attacking What Is Bad, He Combines Culinary History, Travel And Culture To Rank Among The Best Food Writers Of Today. Inspired, Erudite And Wonderfully Witty, Rude Food Is A Collection Of Sanghvi'S Essays On Food And Drink. From Breakfast Rituals To Sinful Desserts, Airlines Khana To What Our Favourite Film Stars Love To Eat, From Chefs At Five-Star Hotels To Food Critics, Vir Sanghvi Has His Finger On The Pulse Of What We Put Into Our Stomachs And Why. If You Want To Know How Tandoori Chicken Arrived In India, The Three Golden Rules Of Sandwich Making Or The Three Kinds Of Bad Service You Should Absolutely Not Put Up With, Who Eats Out The Most In Bombay And Where You Are Most Likely To Find Prime Minister Vajpayee Tucking Into His Favourite Cuisine, Then This Is The Book You Must Have. Full Of Culinary Secrets And Gastronomic Tips, Rude Food Tells You The Key To The Perfect Pizza, The Easiest Way To Make Risotto, What The Nation'S Fast Food Of Choice Is, The Truth About Your Cooking Oil, And Much Much More. A Feast Of Sparkling Prose That Entertains As It Informs, This Is A Book To Be Read, Consulted And Savoured.
