Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India - Softcover

"Dakshin" in an ancient Sanskrit word meaning "south." It symbolizes what this Indian cookbook is all about - the best and most delicious of South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Filled with tempting recipes and beautiful 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 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.

Over 130 mouth-watering recipes from one of South India's leading culinary writers

100 beautiful full-color recipe photographs

Suggested menus, in traditional combinations, for complete and authentic South Indian meals

Glossary of terms and ingredients for people unfamiliar with Indian cuisine