The Essential Marathi Cookbook

By Kaumudi Marathé

The Essential Marathi Cookbook, a modern, easy-to-use introduction to several Marathi sub-cuisines, travels across the regions and religions of Maharashtra to bring out the most authentic and appetizing recipes from the state. Journalist and chef Kaumudi Marath presents a varied and nuanced selection ranging from the delectable entr es long associated with Maharashtra, to appetizing and unusual side dishes, and a plethora of desserts, as well as, lesser-known but equally tantalizing family and regional specialties which have never before appeared in an English-language cookbook. The comprehensive introduction describes Marathi cooking basics, ingredients and techniques and also explains the special spices used in Marathi kitchens along with the methods for their best use in seasonings. Packed with personal anecdotes and food memories from the author and other contributors to the book, The Essential Marathi Cookbook is the definitive guide to Marathi food and customs

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143068024
• ISBN13: 9780143068020
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Penguin Books India
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.8"