dss00@amdahl.UUCP (dss00) (01/30/86)
The mother of a friend of mine has published a series of mini books
on Indian Cuisine. It is called "Rukmini's Mini Cook Books".
Each publication in the series is about $1.00 plus postage (approx $0.50).
There are about 20 mini-cookbooks in the series.
Each booklet is self contained and designed specifically for folks
living in the U.S. and Canada. Substitutes for Indian condiments,
grains etc. which are found in American Grocery Stores are given
where ever possible.
This series is very different from conventional books on Indian cuisine.
It tells you things like what you can freeze and what you can not;
how to cope with disasters in the kitchen when trying a new recipe etc..
You donot have to buy the whole series, just the titles of interest to
you. I do not know about all the titles, but some I have seen are:
- Fresh and Frozen Madras Sambar & Rasam
- Rice for all Occasions
- Vegetable Side Dishes (part I thru part III)
- Fresh and frozen Indian Breads
- Some Sauces from North and South India
- Chutneys Raitas & Bhurtas
- Payasams (Kheer) and Desserts
- Old and new drinks for Indians
- Snacks: Sev, Bhajiya, Vada, Fried Dal, Baked Samosa, Alu Chat etc.
- Authentic Meat Dishes
- Egg and Chicken Dishes
- Some South Indian Sweets
- Some North Indian Sweets
- Pickles You can Make
- Basic Recipes for Ghee, Dhahi, Masalas etc.
The author is an elderly lady who has lived as a student in the U.S.,
then as a house wife in India for over 22 years before immigrating back
to the U.S. in early 1970's.
If interested, call them directly at (818) 794-8619
or write to
Rukmini's Madras Specialties
845 Archwood Place
Altadena, CA 91001
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