Awarded "Best Vegetarian Book in the World 2006 by the prestigious Gourmand awards, this cookbook features more than 60 traditional vegetarian recipes. It is a tribute to an illustrious Indian Grandmother , Mrs Subhadra Rau Parigi (aka Pedatha). She was the daughter of India s former President Bharat Ratna Dr. V V Giri. Her recipes, much sought after by friends and relatives, retain the regional flavours of Andhra Pradesh, a state of India known for its delicious chilli-hot food. Intrigued by her passion which had not diminished with age, Jigyasa and Pratibha took the initiative to record this culinary legacy for posterity. Some special features of this book are: Traditional recipes with interesting variations, Guidelines for tempering or tadka, Vegetarian meal plans, Photo glossary of spices, lentils and vegetables, Exquisite food photography, and Special tips by Pedatha throughout the book. Recipe sections are divided into Chutneys (Pachchadi), Powders (Podi), Rice (Annam), Vegetables (Koora), Dals (Pappu, Chaaru), Yogurt (Perugu), Sweets (Theepi), and Crispies (Vadiyalu). With attention to detail and an easy-to-follow format, the book is a treat to the novice as well as the veteran. The excellent photography &amp; layout add to the aesthetic appeal of this tribute coffee table book. Book Design by Prabodh Jain &amp; Kavitha Shivan Photographs by Srivatsa Shandilya

Cooking at Home with Pedatha (Best Vegetarian Book in the World - Gourmand Winner)

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SUKHAM AYU - An Ayurvedic cookbook with healthy, tasty &amp; easy recipes! Jigyasa &amp; Pratibha present the great tenets of Ayurvedic cookingin a simple, friendly format. Winner of Best Health &amp; Nutrition Book in the World 2009 - Second Place, this beautiful book has been researched at Kerala Ayurveda Research &amp; Rejuvenation Establishment (KARE) near Pune. It is a creative combination of recipes &amp; food-tips on one hand, and Ayurvedic insights &amp; tenets on the other, thus appealing to the gourmet &amp; the novice! Sukham Ayu is a meticulous and heartwarming compilation of more than 60 Indian recipes. Easy to cook, delicious to taste, healthy &amp; wholesome...these vegetarian recipes transform simple cooking into an intuitive and holistic experience. Just when the world is waking up to the relevance of ancient systems of healing, Sukham Ayu brings in the much needed break from the routine cooking, as a visual feast to body, mind and soul. Based on the Ayurvedic tenet of moderation, laced with enlightening snippets, delightful visuals, and Ayurvedic rationale behind the recipes, Sukham Ayu is a must have companion for those who not only want a healthy meal but also memories of their childhood kitchen. The Recipe Sections are divided into: 
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<li>Sweet Platter</li> <li>Soopa </li> <li>Vegetable Medley</li> <li>Healthy Lentils </li> <li>Snacks </li> <li>Indian Breads</li> <li>Rice Bowl </li> <li>Chutneys </li> <li>Salads </li> <li>Beverages</li> </ul> Also find crisp chapters about Ayurvedic tenets: <ul>
<li>Who Am I (Prakriti Test) </li> <li>Self and the Elements </li> <li>The Essence in Food </li> <li>Food &amp; the Seasons </li> <li>Food Compatibility </li> <li>Food and the Mind. </li> </ul> These recipes have been included with a clear focus on freshly cooked food, on the correct use of spices to enhance taste and good health, on the right combinations that make them tridoshik, or agreeable to all doshas. Slight variations and unobtrusive additions and deletions to daily home cooking, along with Ayurvedic insights, make these recipes worth trying.

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Cooking at Home with Pedatha (Best Vegetarian Book in the World - Gourmand Winner)

Sukham Ayu: Cooking at Home With Ayurvedic Insights