Grains Greens and Grated Coconuts

Other Books Have Ably Explored India'S Far Southern Territory But Ms. Ramachandran Reveals Amazing Range And Depth In Kerala'S Hindu Vegetarian Traditions.-The New York Times ReviewAmmini Ramachandran A Texas Based Food Writer With Roots In The Indian State Of Kerala Has Self Published An Authoritative Cookbook Cum Memoir Grains Greens And Grated Coconuts On That Region'S Elaborate Nuanced Cuisine.-Saveur February 2008Recipes That Make Me Want To Rush To The Kitchen Intriguing Techniques That Could Be Used With Other Cuisines Fascinating Personal Stories About Growing Up In A Big Kerala Household All Embedded In A Deep Understanding Of Kerala As A Pivot Of Asian History. It'S A Wonderful Tribute To Kerala And A Stunning Gift For The Rest Of Us.-Rachel Laudan Author Of The Food Of Paradise: Exploring Hawaii'S Culinary HeritageGrains Greens And Grated Coconuts Is A Jewel Of A Cookbook-From Its Authentic Recipes (Many Published Here For The First Time) To Ammini Ramachandran'S Evocative Personal Anecdotes Of Kerala'S Culinary Traditions. It Is At Once Scholarly Yet Accessible And Especially Charming For Its Delicious Recipes And Intriguing Stories From The Royal Kitchens Of Kochi.-Grace Young Author Of The Wisdom Of The Chinese Kitchen