[.ca] Art Of South Indian Cooking (ISBN 0781805252)

Too much tomato sauce:
Actually, there are a lot of good recipes here. My husband is from Tamil Nadu and I am always trying to find recipes for some of the dishes I've had at his family home in a Tanjore, especially the delicious vegetable dishes that restaurants never offer. I find that many of these recipes come out very well if I alter them a bit. I use chopped fresh tomatos instead of the ubiquitous tomato sauce, which really drowns the other flavors in the dishes. She also puts tomato sauce where I don't expect a tomato flavor - is this a Chettinad thing? I still haven't found the recipe book I crave: one that tells how to prepare those veggie dishes as my in-laws do! (I get some from them, but the differences in language and kitchen technology makes it hard).

My Reference For South Indian Cooking:
I highly recommend this book, which to my mind is a good book on South Indian cooking. Unlike a lot of my other cooking books that sit on the shelf after first use, I have gone back to Alamelu's "Art Of South Indian Cooking," many times, both as a source of reference and to try new dishes. The recipes described are easy to follow, quick to make and delicious. A sure BUY if you like South Indian cooking.

My Reference For South Indian Cooking:
I highly recommend this book, which to my mind is a good book on South Indian cooking. Unlike a lot of my other cooking books that sit on the shelf after first use, I have gone back to Alamelu's "Art Of South Indian Cooking," many times, both as a source of reference and to try new dishes. The recipes described are easy to follow, quick to make and delicious. A sure BUY if you like South Indian cooking!

Disappointment:
What a disappointment this cookbook was! Other than the book jacket there is not a single photograph of the dishes. I have many much better Indian Cuisine cookbooks. As a result I have just cancelled my order for her one that is not yet out.

Delectable and Fun!:
This book presents a variety of authentic and delicious South Indian recipies in a clear and accessible way, especially to novice cooks like me. My favorite dishes are "Bell Pepper and Tomato Rice", "Eggplant Masala Curry" and the yogurt salads. I have prepared and served these items to the wild acclaim of my friends and family. The vegetarian dishes presented in this book are wonderful with traditional "American" items such as grilled shrimp or chicken. However, vegetarian dishes this mouth-watering and filling may render meat entrees surplusage. This book is my most used cookbook!