Lord Krishna's Cuisine

Lord Krishna's Cuisine is the classic, easy-to-follow guide to cooking authentic vegetarian Indian food. Cookbook author and food historian Yamuna Devi presents richly varied regional cuisines in an engaging way, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of each savory dish. Having spent years researching the recipes throughout India, on at least one occasion she coaxed treasured recipes from famous royal family chefs and temple cooks who had scrupulously guarded their exact preparation detail for centuries. Dedicated to the spirit of nourishing others, Featuring: Over 500 delightful recipes, including rice dishes, dals, breads, vegetables, homemade dairy products, salads, chutneys, sauces, spices, hot curries, light meals, snacks, sweets, and beverages The history and culture of each dish, and recommended food pairings Invaluable classic preparation techniques Traditional recipes adapted for preparation in modern kitchens Attractively illustrated with fine line drawings Complete glossary and helpful guides to ingredients and equipment Detailed, easy-to-use index