Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to

Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn [A Cookbook]

From the acclaimed chef and owner of Brooklyn Delhi, a debut cookbook focused on the celebrated vegetarian fare of South India.
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Lifelong vegetarian and chef Chitra Agrawal takes you on an epicurean journey to her motherâ€™s hometown of Bangalore and back to Brooklyn, where she adapts her familyâ€™s South Indian recipes for home cooks. This particular style of Indian home cooking, often called the â€œyoga diet,â€ is light and fresh, yet satisfying and rich in bold and complex flavors. Grains, legumes, fresh produce, coconut, and yogurtâ€”along with herbs, citrus, chiles, and spicesâ€”form the cornerstone of this delectable cuisine, rooted in vegetarian customs and honed over centuries for optimum taste and nutrition.Â
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From the classic savory crepe dosa, filled with lemony turmeric potatoes and cilantro coconut chutney, to new creations like coconut polenta topped with spring vegetables 'upma" and homemade yogurt, the recipes in Vibrant India are simple to prepare and a true celebration of color and flavor on a plate. Chitra weaves together the historical context behind the regionâ€™s cuisine and how she brought some of these age-old traditions to life thousands of miles away in Brooklyn during the cityâ€™s exciting food renaissance.

Relying on her experience as a culinary instructor, Chitra introduces the essential Indian cooking techniques, tips, and ingredients youâ€™ll need to prepare a full range of recipes from quick vegetable stir frys (corn, basil, and leeks flavored with butter, cumin, and black pepper), salads (citrus red cabbage and fennel slaw with black mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chile), yogurt raitas (shredded beets and coconut in yogurt), and chutneys and pickles (preserved Meyer lemon in chile brine) to hearty stews (aromatic black eyed peas, lentils, and greens), coconut curries (summer squash in an herby coconut yogurt sauce), and fragrant rice dishes (lime dill rice with pistachios). Rounding out the book is an array of addictive snacks (popcorn topped with curry leaf butter), creative desserts (banana, coconut, and cardamom ice cream), and refreshing drinks (chile watermelon juice with mint). Chitra provides numerous substitutions to accommodate produce seasonality, ingredient availability, and personal tastes. The majority of recipes are gluten-free and vegan or can be easily modified to adhere to those dietary restrictions.

Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking for ways to incorporate more vegetarian recipes into your repertoire, Vibrant India is a practical guide for bringing delicious Indian home cooking to your table on a regular basis.
Country USA
Brand Ten Speed Press
Manufacturer Ten Speed Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber FLPK9781607747345
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 2017-03-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781607747345

Country	USA
Brand	Ten Speed Press
Manufacturer	Ten Speed Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	FLPK9781607747345
Color	Grey
ReleaseDate	2017-03-21
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781607747345

Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn [A Cookbook]

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