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# The Essential Kerala Cookbook

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## Description

In recent times, the coconut-flavoured cuisine of the Malayalis has gained immense popularity. Appam 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.

Review: An excellent cookbook - The value of this excellent cookbook lies in the fact of its covering the cuisine of the many different cultures that makes Kerala food so widely appreciated. Mr Kannampilly's pleasure in the culinary history of his home state and obvious appreciation of flavour shines through the recipes which are clearly laid out for even the most inexperienced cook. A great buy
Review: Must Have - This is book well written by Vijayan Kannampilly. I tried out a few recipies and they were just mind blowing! i love the background the book gives about the cuisine from kerala. The book is very balanced recipe wise and has Veg/Non-Veg/Desserts from the Gods own country. I would have given 5 stars if this book had some Pictures of dishes.This has none and is fully black and white! but nevertheless its a must have cookbook!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #39,188 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #211 in Food, Drink & Entertaining (Books) #13,874 in Literature & Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 334 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent cookbook
*by P***. on 21 January 2025*

The value of this excellent cookbook lies in the fact of its covering the cuisine of the many different cultures that makes Kerala food so widely appreciated. Mr Kannampilly's pleasure in the culinary history of his home state and obvious appreciation of flavour shines through the recipes which are clearly laid out for even the most inexperienced cook. A great buy

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Have
*by O***Y on 14 March 2014*

This is book well written by Vijayan Kannampilly. I tried out a few recipies and they were just mind blowing! i love the background the book gives about the cuisine from kerala. The book is very balanced recipe wise and has Veg/Non-Veg/Desserts from the Gods own country. I would have given 5 stars if this book had some Pictures of dishes.This has none and is fully black and white! but nevertheless its a must have cookbook!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful content
*by Z***A on 16 July 2020*

I'm so impressed. So honest and well intended- latter is equally important because it gives you a feeling that author goes out of his way to give you whatever means he has to ensure you to succeed in your culinary experiments. He hasn't held back and that can't be said of 'most' of the food writers out there. It may or may not have the best recipes but this surely is an excellent start- an introduction to the culinary world of Kerala and a sneak peak into its culture and history. 5/5 P.S: it doesn't have photographs. So if that's what you have in mind, you may wanna skip

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