Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India (An earthly delight cookbook) - Hardcover

Padmanabhan, Chandra

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0207184771 ISBN 13: 9780207184772

Publisher: Angus & Robertson, 1901

Synopsis

First in a new series of lavishly photographed gourmet cookbooks for vegetarian epicures--the Earthly Delights cookbook series debuts with the exquisite, unique cuisine of South India. Over 140 vegetarian recipes for snacks, salads, sambars, rice, rasams, and desserts. 100 color photos.

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Review:

it has pictures in between that will make you want to eat the page and over all its a very clen, tidily written and very informative book. It's every worth of your penny.So those of you wo are thinking of buying this book just buy it. It's just great. You will learn so much. --Sahini Banerjee Jun 16, 2012

The book explains in details the nuances of south indian cooking which even a novice should be able to follow. Other that the readily known Idli, Dosa and Vada the books also covers step by step cooking techniques of several other delicacies. A must have book for all lovers of South Indian Food. --DHIRAJ SHARMA Jan 13, 2012

Truly authentic recipes --By LM on 6 October 2014

Book Description:

"Dakshin" in an ancient Sanskrit word meaning "south." it symbolizes what this in cookbook is all about — the best and most delicious of South indian vegetarian cuisine.

Filled with tempting recipes and evocative photographs, Dakshin: Vegetarian Cooking from South india presents the finest cooking from the region. Drawn from the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, and the union territory of Pondicherry, the recipes in this vegetarian cookbook bring traditional South indian cooking within the reach of any cook in any kitchen.

From sambars and rasams, to cooling desserts and sweet treats, Dakshin takes you through the elements of South indian meals, including chutneys and pickles, rice dishes, pakoras, payasams, poriyals, kootus, bondas, and vadais. With its use of fresh produce and a healthy and balanced approach to eating, Dakshin is an ideal indian cookbook for today's lifestyle — for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike — and the perfect introduction to South indian Cuisine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Angus & Robertson
• Publication date: 1901
• ISBN 10: 0207184771
• ISBN 13: 9780207184772
• Binding: Hardcover