3 Review(s)

This book represents recipes from a small segment of households in southern India, particularly Chennai. The 'Iyer' is a vegetarian. His meal is, for the most part, 'simple and mild'. Most of the vegetables are pressure cooked or cooked on low heat. Oil is used sparingly, and the spices reflect the mildness a very small amount of chillies being used. Coconut and asafoetida are important ingredients in Iyer cooking.