The Essential South Indian Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Into South Indian Cuisine and Culture

by Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641527101
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	10/08/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	164
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

SRIVIDHYA GOPALAKRISHNAN is a passionate home cook and food blogger. She loves to share family recipes and Instant Pot®-friendly fare from around the world. Find her online at VidhyasHomeCooking.com.

Editorial Reviews

"The Essential South Indian Cookbook, is more than just a cookbook! It’s a vivid compendium of South Indian cuisine with beautifully rendered illustrations that caters to both vegetarian and non-vegetarians alike. This book full of inspiring ethnic recipes that are accessible and exciting for everyone. As a home cook and a food blogger, I can attest that this book will be an invaluable resource!"—Mullai Madavan, Food blogger at Spice India Online

"Srividhya thoroughly proves the point that South Indian cooking goes far beyond naan. This book contains a plethora of South Indian vegetarian delicacies that can be followed by anyone who is new to cooking. The recipes are well-structured, easy-to-follow, and cover the best recipes you can find in South Indian cuisine. Srividhya’s sophisticated way of writing makes us feel that she is right behind us as we cook. I love the little details that she has included in all the recipes. The content on 'kitchen essentials' is highly informative for any beginner. This book is a keeper!"—Mekha Sreedharan, blogger at Indian Saucepan

"A stupendous handbook of many celebrated recipes, many of which are the pride of South India. Such detailed instructions from Srividhya who has got a deep connection to each of its regional cuisines and has presented each recipe with exact measurement and procedures. Anyone who reads this book will no longer be an outsider to South Indian cuisine and this book deserves to be treasured for years to come."—Priyankha Balaji, Chef at Taj Connemara Hotel in Chennai

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