We are all aware of Andhra food , fiery and mostly nomvegetarian with their gongura chicken and biriyanis.This book was an eye opener which showed me We are all aware of Andhra food , fiery and mostly nomvegetarian with their gongura chicken and biriyanis.This book was an eye opener which showed me that there is more to Andhra vegetarian food then pappu ,avakai and gongura chutney.This is a cook's delight with simple and easy to follow recipes and the instructions and measurements are so accurate that just by blindly following the recipe the dish does turn out good....more
It is logical that considering my love for both food and books there should be a considerable collection of food fiction books,cookbooks and chef memoIt is logical that considering my love for both food and books there should be a considerable collection of food fiction books,cookbooks and chef memoirs in my tiny library.This is one such gem .I transformed into a complete vegetarian six years back and since then my taste in food has evolved ,including my dietary habits.I love being a vegetarian and to many people who ask me WHY ,my standard answer is WHY NOT ?.Food is an individual's choice just as how a person's cloths or views are and if there is enough room in this world for extremists, conformists and pacifists ,I guess there is enough place for both meat eaters and non meat eaters to exist peacefully. My constant research for new and tasty recipes in my husband's traditional cuisine has also taught me that the secret to good health both physically and mentally lies in what we cook and how we eat it.This interest has also made me explore vegetarian recipes from different regions within India and also from around the world and I have discovered a treasure trove of delicious and healthy recipes. This book is a validation of all I believe in .The author ratnarajaiah discusses the health benefits of so many items like turmeric,fenugreek ,rice ,lentils and curd that we use in our everyday cooking.Each chapter has interesting anecdotes,myth buster sections,nomenclature ,history and also recipes.It is a wonderful book for those who are genuinely interested in food and diet ....more
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