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The Best of Lord Krishna's Cuisine (Plume) (Paperback)

by Devi Yamuna (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 242 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (Oct 1991)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0452266831
  • ISBN-13: 978-0452266834
  • Product Dimensions: 54.4 x 44.4 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An anthology from a fascinating book., 19 Jan 2005
If you're in the market for your first Indian or first veggie cookbook, this isn't it.

Lord Krishna's Cuisine, from which this anthology is culled, is a weighty, enormously detailed tome on every aspect of Vaishnave cooking. This anthology excludes many of the recipes that would be particularly difficult to reproduce or are very specilised, but it's still a challenging book.

No eggs, onions or garlic, or mushrooms are used (Vaishnavs think of onions and garlic as meat accompaniments). Despite this limitation, the recipes are delicious, though you may find them surprisingly light compared to the usual Indian fare.

Devi does go on about her guru a bit, but I can't say that bothered me more than Jaffrey's oohing and ah-ing (cookery writers should not be allowed to use the expression 'I love x or y" all the time, sorry). But I can see how this can be irritating to many.

In our current glut of food tourism (a bit of Thai, a bit of Moroccan, a bit of Mexican) I find it fascinating to be presented with a thorough exploration of a very specific cuisine. It makes one realise what we're missing by skimming the surface.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A happy cook in California, 3 April 1999
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Unlike many of the reviewers, I found the original book to be fabulous. Devi clearly teaches her readers how to prepare some of the best vegetarian dishes I've ever tasted, and I was saddened to find it unavailable when I looked for it as a gift. A meal takes some time to prepare, but Devi is very clear about the process. I have tried many recipes, and they have all worked the first time I prepared them. Her blend of ingredients and spices are fabulous. This book belongs in the kitchen of every cook interested in preparing delicious Indian cuisine. I treasure my copy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very delicious and vegan friendly, 21 Feb 1999
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I am a long time vegetarian and have used many Indian vegetarian cookbooks, and this is the one I use the most. The recipes are interesting and are very delicious. Some recipes can even be used cross-culturally, in non-Indian meals. It is good for people who already have a familiarity with Indian cooking, and even beginners can give it a shot. Also, many of the recipes are vegan or can easily be adapted for vegans. Contrary to other reviewers, I haven't found the book to be overwhelming or confusing. In fact, I find it quite clear and acessable.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing
I received this book as a gift from a friend who knew that I was a vegetarian and loved Indian Cuisine. Read more
Published on 4 Jul 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Hardback vs paperback cook books
I am heart broken the original and complete hardback edition is apparently out of print. I wanted to buy it for a gift for a near relative struggling with low fat, possibly... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars Overwhelming
I purchased this book when it was originally published. It is vegetarian and has an overwhelming number of variations on how to cook vegetables, breads, rice etc. Read more
Published on 9 April 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Yamuna Devi's recipes are very good and very Indian. I have prepared many of the recipes from "The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking" and have found the majority of them... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 1997

2.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed by Yamuna Devi
I haven't read this new book but was very disappointed with "Lord Krishna's Cuisine." Recipes seemed uninteresting compared to Julie Sahni or Madhur Joffrey, and every... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 1997

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