Laxmi's Vegetarian Kitchen: Simple, Healthful Recipes from India's Great Vegetarian Tradition

by Laxmi Hiremath, Laxmi Hiremath

A compendium of more than two hundred easy-to-prepare vegetarian recipes based on the culinary traditions of India features a wide range of unusual dishes, from Vegetable Mulligatawny with Pink Lentils to Nutty Rice with Shredded Mangoes. Original. IP.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

256 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1995

Reviews

[Kitchengrrl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a truly awesome book! Very clear instructions presented in an accessible, readable way. Great for experienced cooks or those new to cooking altogether. This is definitely a great primer for those not familiar with cooking Indian food. I know most people refer to Madhur Jaffrey as the Bible for Indian cooking, but I like this book so much better. You won't find any meat dishes here (obviously), and the author points out that she prefers her vegetables less fully cooked than most Indian curries usually leave them, which suits me just fine. Almost every dish comes with suggestions of what other recieps to serve with it to make a complete meal. I've cooked A LOT of the recipes in the book, including condiments, and I've only found ONE recipe that I didn't care for. That was just because it was a bit dull.

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Cook's Illustrated Best Recipes and Chez Panisse cookbooks are feeling neglected of late due to my new found love! I borrowed Laxmi's Vegetarian Kitchen from the library 6 weeks ago and have renewed it a third time. I am addicted to chickpea chole. Made gorgeous saag with homemade paneer. Hearty alu sabji. There's even stimulating breakfast dishes like pearl tapioca pilaf and healthy desserts such as creamy saffron yogurt with almonds. Definitely a book to check for the spice lover, vegetarian or omnivore. A copy of to call my own is on its way from Amazon.