The Essential Marathi Cookbook - Tapa blanda

wow I love this book, yes, maybe this book is not for beginners its for people who have eaten Maharashtrian cooking and want to recreate the recipes at home, my mother in law is an awesome Maharashtrian cook and and double checked the recipes of my mother in law to those in this book, they are almost the same, same method and same ingredients, i love this book --raji Dec 6, 2012

Authentic n fool-proof!!! this is a lovely book and something which i refer often whenevr i want to cook something fool-proof. coz u never go wrong with this cookbook if u follow the measurements accurately. i honestly believe dt cookbooks wh look bland n boring with no colourful pictures or fancy fonts r de ones wh hav a lotta stuff...it has a variety of veg n non-veg recipes, traditional masala-blends. the sonari masala blend from this book is a kitchen staple for me...i sprinkle it on most of my veg stir-fries n dey turn out v.yummy. i have tried most of the veg dishes from this book n all turned out so delicious n yummy..der r even quirky ones wh use raw jackfruit dt it almost tasted like meant n it ws so heavenly for someone who became an vegetarian by choice but has a undying craving for non-veg. On the whole i recommend this book to anyone who wants to cook traditional maharashtrian recipes --Arpitha Shankar Aug 8, 2013

The Essential Marathi Cookbook, a modern, easy-to-use introduction to several Marathi sub-cuisines, travels across the regions and religions of Maharashtra to bring out the most authentic and appetizing recipes from the state. Journalist and chef Kaumudi Marathé presents a varied and nuanced selection ranging from the delectable entrées long associated with Maharashtra, to appetizing and unusual side dishes, and a plethora of desserts, as well as, lesser-known but equally tantalizing family and regional specialties which have never before appeared in an English-language cookbook. The comprehensive introduction describes Marathi cooking basics, ingredients and techniques and also explains the special spices used in Marathi kitchens along with the methods for their best use in seasonings. Packed with personal anecdotes and food memories from the author and other contributors to the book, The Essential Marathi Cookbook is the definitive guide to Marathi food and customs