Lord Krishna's Cuisine : The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking

by Devi, Yamuna; Baird, David

• ISBN13: 9780525245643
• ISBN10: 0525245642
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1987-09-01
• Publisher: E P Dutton

Summary

Finally back in print--the definitive volume on Indian vegetarian cooking. Created by a noted author and lecturer, Lord Krishna's Cuisine features more than 500 recipes, filled with fresh produce and herbs, delicate spices, hot curries, and homemade dairy products. All recipes are based on readily available ingredients and have been scrupulously adapted for American kitchens. The recipes are enlivened by the author's anecdotes and personal reminiscences of her years in India, including stories of gathering recipes from royal families and temple cooks, which had been jealously guarded for centuries. Hailed by Gourmet as "definitive," and as "a marvelous source for vegetarians" by Bon Appetit, Devi has created the landmark work on the world's most sophisticated vegetarian cuisine. Repackaged and evocatively illustrated, Lord Krishna's Cuisine unlocks the mysteries of the most healthful and delicious recipes of the world.

Author Biography

A noted cookbook author, lecturer, and teacher, Yamuna Devi began her culinary apprenticeship more than thirty years ago with A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, with whom she studied for eleven years. As a food historian, she continues to research regional cuisines through extensive travels in India. She lives in British Columbia.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
How To Measure and Use the Recipes	1	(4)
Rice	5	(35)
Dals	40	(56)
Dal Soups	45	(24)
Whole Bean Dishes	69	(10)
Dal and Rice Dishes	79	(7)
Sun-Dried Dal Badis	86	(10)
Breads	96	(72)
Griddle-Baked Breads	102	(17)
Griddle-Fried Breads	119	(14)
Shallow-Fried Breads	133	(3)
Deep-Fried Breads	136	(18)
Bread Variations	154	(14)
Vegetables	168	(128)
Three Methods of Cooking Vegetables	171	(4)
Dry-Textured Vegetables	175	(23)
Moist Vegetables	198	(15)
Fried Vegetables	213	(14)
Vegetable Soups	227	(23)
Leafy Green Vegetables	250	(9)
Seasoned Vegetable Purees	259	(6)
Stuffed Vegetables	265	(14)
Char-Flavored Charcharis	279	(6)
Shukta: Vegetable Stews	285	(11)
Dairy Products and Dairy-Based Dishes	296	(67)
Homemade Butter, Ghee and Seasoned Variations	298	(9)
Homemade Yogurt, Cheese and Other Milk Products	307	(15)
Creamy Yogurt Karhi	322	(13)
Yogurt Salads	335	(13)
Panir and Chenna Dishes	348	(15)
Salads	363	(26)
Little Salads	363	(9)
Side-Dish Salads	372	(17)
Chutneys	389	(28)
Fresh Chutneys	390	(12)
Cooked Chutneys	402	(15)
Sauces and Relishes	417	(30)
A Touch of Sauce	417	(10)
Pickles	427	(8)
Jams and Preserves	435	(12)
Light Meals and Savories	447	(118)
Pakoras: Vegetable Fritters	448	(19)
Koftas: Fried Vegetable Balls	467	(8)
Deep-Fried Savory Stuffed Pastries	475	(19)
Thin Dosa Pancakes	494	(18)
Cake-Like Iddli Dumplings	512	(9)
Fried Dal Patties, Puffs and Balls	521	(23)
Pan-Fried Vegetable Patties	544	(7)
Light-Meal Favorites	551	(14)
Snacks and Nibblers	565	(23)
Sweets	588	(76)
Quick and Easy Sweets	590	(11)
Halva	601	(5)
Chenna Cheese Confections	606	(8)
Juicy Chenna Cheese Sweets	614	(14)
Milk Fudges	628	(7)
Syrup Sweets	635	(12)
Classic Milk Puddings	647	(7)
Fresh Fruit Desserts	654	(10)
Beverages	664	(27)
Fruit Juices and Syrups	666	(10)
Chilled Dairy Drinks	676	(9)
Warming Drinks	685	(6)
A-Z General Information	691	(72)
About His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada	763	(2)
Glossary of Hindi Terms and Pronunciation Guide	765	(8)
General Index	773