Essential Kerala Cookbook

by Vijayan Kannampilly

God's Own Country is known for many things, and best of all is its unique cuisine. Mixing coconut oil and spices in a way subtle enough to seduce the taste buds and make one's dance hasn't been enough for the Malayalis, as their culinery techniques have reached cult status. In this book, Vijayan Kannampilly ventures to show readers from the world over how Kerala manages to wow food connoisseurs time and again with its cooking. He shows how to make Kerala's famous mango curry with curd and coconut, and how to leave one's guests with smacking lips as one masters his Tapioca potage. He also reveals the secrets to making a stir-fried banana flower with coconut, how best to serve deep-fried meat of all types, and the maverick spiced chicken curry which is the test of Travancore Kitchens everywhere. From the duck curry to Prawns with potato and coconut and stir-fried crab with coconut, learn how to wow anyone lucky enough to sit at your table armed with an array of recipes taken from God's Own Country itself.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food

291 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Alma Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the brief history of the origin of the meals and the use of different cookware. The recipes are informative. However, some of the ingredients are difficult to source in the UK.

[Dr Parvathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An encyclopaedia.

All the dishes I had as a child and a lot more. Written in an easy style. As an elderly woman who has spent a lifetime cooking Malayali food, I know that the recipes are authentic. I have tried one or two unfamiliar recipes and they have turned out well.
A good resource for the young inexperienced cook and a book to turn to when you cannot quite remember how you made a dish.
Thank you to the writer for this compilation.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I am a Malayali but have never stayed in Kerala. All our vacations were spent with our grandparents in Kerala. So whatever I remember and cook comes from there. Now granny has passed away but the book makes me feel all these recipes have been passed down from her to me. Thanks for the deja vu Mr Vijayan.