Apeetha's Legacy of Love: a South Indian vegetarian cookbook

"Apeetha's Legacy of Love - a South Indian vegetarian cookbook" describes the cooking style of the Tamil Brahmins of Tamil Nadu, India. Traditionally, these recipes have been handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation. These dishes can be found in the everyday food of any South Indian vegetarian home or restaurant. This collection of recipes reflects Apeetha Narayanan's unique contribution to the preservation of South Indian cuisine. Divided into ten sections, each with a preamble describing the group of recipes within, this book is comprehensive - containing a full spectrum of recipes. It starts with rice dishes for main meals, followed by a wide variety of light meals, vegetable stir-fries, soups and stews, accompaniments, snacks and savory and sweet delicacies. These recipes are time tested and guarantee excellent results even for the more unusual, less frequently prepared dishes. The clear instructions and over 100 photographs enable even a novice cook to produce good meals each time. There are sample menus put together for simple everyday meals, and for more elaborate entertaining. The recipe combinations in these menus are perfectly matched. Foods associated with the major festivals and celebrations are described at the end of the book. The special feature of this book is the stories that introduce a number of the recipes, bringing back memories of times long gone. Every reader is bound to recall his or her own happy memories surrounding food. Recognition that a 'home-cooked' meal reflects a mother's love is the inspiration for the title of this book.