About the Book: Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India
THE CLASSIC COOKBOOK THAT HELPED MAKE SOUTHERN VEGETARIAN CUISINE ACCESSIBLE AND
EASY-TO-COOK FOR ONE AND ALL.
South Indian vegetarian cuisine is subtly flavoured, yet rich in variety. The
spices are so delicately and judiciously blended that the best South Indian food
always retains the basic essence of its flavour. Therein lies its speciality.
From the nutritional point of view, the food is perfectly balanced, low in
cholesterol and fat, and not necessarily spicy.
Chandra Padmanabhan, an expert cook, has been dishing up delicious meals for her
family and friends for more than twenty-five years. Over the years, she