Sabita Radhakrishna, author of the best-selling and award-winning Annapurni: Heritage Cuisine from Tamil Nadu (2015), now turns her expertize towards Kerala, the green jewel of South India. Step into God’ s own country with Paachakam, a beautifully-illustrated cookbook that offers authentic insights into Kerala’ s most popular recipes by drawing attention to the communities that cherish them – Syrian Christians, Namboodris, Cochin Jews, Nairs, and Maplas, to name but a few. In exploring their diverse foods and customs, interviewing community elders, and researching preferred spices and flavors, Radakrishna uncovers special commonalities between them that serve to define Kerala cuisine as a whole. With easy-to-follow recipes, Paachakam invites you to enjoy the many tastes of Kerala from the comfort of your own kitchen. The next time you’ re in the mood for a rich Thalassery Biryani, or a refreshing glass of Pacha Maanga, you know where to look!
Inhaltsverzeichnis
God's Own Country 9 Basic Tips 14 Basic Utensils 16 Glossary 18 1. Nairs 23 2. Syrian Christians 49 3. North Malabar Thiyas 73 4. Moplahs 105 5. Cochin Jews 124 6. Nambuthiris & Poduvals 137 7. Classic Favourites 159 8. Sadya 194 9. Index of Recipes 198
