Book: The Essential Kerala Cookbook In recent times, the coconut-flavoured cuisine of the Malayalis has gained immense popularity. Appan and Istoo, Avial and Olan, Irachi Biryani and Pathiri, all these and more are now served in restaurants and homes all over India. As the author explains in his introduction to the book, the ancient association of food with religion, the influence of foreign trade and the intermingling of different communities have all combined to make Kerala cuisine what it is today. Interestingly, even though a variety of spices grow literally in their backyards, Malayalis abstain from an overpowering use of these, rendering their cuisine different from other Asian cuisines. Instead, there is a range of delicately spiced dishes, harmoniously balanced and simple to prepare, neither too rich nor too bland, and always delicious.
The recipes in this volume cover the entire range of vegetables, meat, seafood, pickles, sweets and snacks, served both as daily fare and as part of the sadya on festive occasions, taking in the specialities of the different regions and communities of the state.
About Author :
Vijayan Kannampilly is an artist ans writer. While he enjoys cooking he finds the history and culture of the different cuisines, both in India and abroad, equally fascinating.
He lives in Kochi and Delhi.
Contents :
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Castes, Cuisines and Confluence
A Menu for a Monarch
Earth, Stone and Metal
Preparing for the Post
Tale of Measures
Basic Recipes
Recipes
Vegetabels
Meats, Poultry and Egg.
Fish and Shellfish
Biryani and Cereals
Pickles and Chutneys
Sweets and Savouries
Glossary
Select Bibliogrpahy
Index
Details of Book: The Essential Kerala Cookbook Book: The Essential Kerala Cookbook
Author: Vijayan Kannampilly
ISBN: 0143029509
ISBN-13: 9780143029502
, 978-0143029502
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 28-apr-2003
Publisher: Penguin Books India (penguin)
Number of Pages: 287
Language: English