When it comes to bold flavors, you will immediately think of India. South Indian cuisine is also extremely rich, making it impossible for those who first come here to resist the attraction of the delicious food here. Surely everyone knows, Indian dishes are not only diverse in ingredients, but spices are also focused on by chefs.
The culinary culture of South India has always had a unique color that you can hardly find in other places, the dishes here will make people feel surprised and interesting. Discover South Indian culinary culture as well as typical traditional recipes through 10 South Indian cookbooks in this article.
The Essential South Indian Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Into South Indian Cuisine and Culture
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“Great and very easy to follow.”- Dolly Jhita
“The Essential South Indian Cookbook” will allow you to explore the typical dishes of India’s southern states. You will embark on a culinary adventure of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra. This book includes:
- 75 South Indian recipes – Featuring a variety of unique and mouthwatering flavors like dosa (rice crepes), sambar (vegetable stew), idli (savory rice cake), chutneys, and more.
- Taste the South – Diverse historical information of South India’s states.
- True Indian kitchen– Tips for choosing the essential spices and must-have cookware as well as tips for keeping the authentic taste of dishes.
About the author: Srividhya Gopalakrishnan is a home cook and passionate culinary blogger. She regularly shares family recipes and people-friendly dishes through her website “VidhyasHomeCooking.com.”
Healthy South Indian Cooking, Expanded Edition
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“The recipes are easy to follow…”-F. Simpson
This cookbook introduces South Indian’s famous Chettinad Healthy cooking traditions. The author will recreate the familiar flavor of South Indian dishes that have been almost forgotten by Tikka Masala Chicken enthusiasts.
The author will guide you on how to create esoteric dishes such as Chickpea and Bell Pepper per Poriyal; Potato-filled Dosas with Coconut Chutney; Pearl Onion and Tomato Sambhar; and Eggplant Masala Curry. Furthermore, breads, rasam, legumes, and payasam as well as the special Chettinad Chicken Kolambu, the popular South India version of vindaloo will all be found here.
About the author: Alamelu Vairavan is an author of South Indian descent. She is also known as a consultant and culinary guide. Vairavan lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Patricia Marquardt is a co-author of the Southern Indian Culinary Arts. She loves traveling, promoting Indian cooking, and creating Alamelu’s fusion dishes. She also lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India
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“It is a lovely book nicely presented and illustrated. Easy to follow and informative.”- Painter nick
“Dakshin: Vegetarian Cooking from South India” includes the best traditional dishes from the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, and the union territory of Pondicherry. With this vegetarian cookbook, you can easily bring traditional South Indian cooking to any chef’s reach.
Filled with gourmet dishes ranging from sambars and rasams, to cooling desserts and sweets. Fresh produce and a healthy, balanced diet will be the keys to your success with South Indian cuisine. In particular, the beautiful illustrations are an indispensable highlight of the book.
About the author: Chandra Padmanabhan was born in Bombay and educated in New Delhi and Calcutta. In addition, she also works as a journalist for the Indian newspaper, Madras Musings.
Curried Favors: Family Recipes from South India
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“A great cookbook, excellent instructions, and terrific results”- A. Johnson
This cookbook showcases tropical South Indian dishes through over 100 recipes with mild, tropical flavors and simple instructions, along with lavish color photos illustrating the dish and the region.
Central traditional Southern dishes will be found in this book such as Sambar (a spicy stew of legumes and vegetables), Rava Masala Dosa (wheat crepes stuffed with potato curry), and fish Aviyal.
About the author: Maya Kaimal MacMillan is a freelance food writer and magazine photo editor based in New York City. She has written articles on Indian cuisine for Food & Wine and Saveur and demonstrated Indian cooking on the Today Show and Television Food Network.
The Indian Cooking Course: Techniques – Masterclasses – Ingredients – 300 Recipes
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“I think this an excellent and fantastic cookbook to collect, cook with and get you to get cooking authentic Indian food at your home.”- EPICurean M.
This comprehensive Indian cooking guide contains a myriad of authentic, healthy, and lesser-known regional Indian recipes. The author provides not only dishes but also detailed information about ingredients, techniques, and step-by-step proficiency classes.
You will find chapters broken down including Meat, Rice, Breads, Poultry, Eggs, Fish & Seafood, Dairy, Lentils & Beans, Grills, Salads & Raitas, Chutneys & Relishes, Vegetables, Snack & Sides, Desserts and Drinks.
Through this book, the author will give you a vivid overview of the colorful traditions and geographic differences of India. Furthermore, the advice and basic instructions are described in great detail.
About the author: Monisha Bharadwaj is the author of this book who has won many prestigious awards. She contributes to magazines, including gourmet, culinary and stylish food, and appears regularly on Great Food Live. Monisha also runs her successful culinary school.
Indian Cuisine for the Busy Vegetarian
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“The recipes are straightforward, the food beautifully-photographed, and the results delicious”- Ezee
This book offers shortcut and time-saving tips to fit real Indian cooking into a busy lifestyle. The author reveals over 60 user-friendly recipes with simple and easy-to-access instructions.
Inside you will find recipes for South Indian favorites like Rava dosa, sambar, and tamarind rice. In particular, the author also introduces many attractive desserts with quick techniques for making halwa carrots, gulabjamuns, rasmalai, and more!
About the author: Varu Chilakamarri is a writer and lawyer living in Washington, DC. She learned about mainstream cooking from her parents. Her recipes and dishes have been published in the Bon Appétit, Huffington Post, and other magazines.
Indian Thali: Rajasthani, Gujarati, Punjabi, Maharashtrian, South Indian [Vegetarian]
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“Good recipes from all regions of India. Simple to read.”- Maria.K
Thalis is commonly known with the area included in the name, like Rajasthani Thali, Marathi Thali, Gujarati Thali, Punjabi Thali, and South Indian Thali. This cookbook presents a complete Indian meal that includes many different foods.
Inside this book, you will find a wide variety of dishes, snacks, and desserts. Various food items, such as puris, bread, rice, two to three vegetable dishes, pickles, curd, and sweets will also be included in this book.
About the author: Vaishali Tripathi is the author of the cookbook. Indian cuisine is the author’s strength, so you can check out some of Vaishali’s other cookbooks on Indian cuisine like:
- Traditional Indian Thali: Maharashtiyan, Gujarati, Rajasthani, Punjabi, South Indian Thali [Vegetarian]
- Kofta and Biryani: Most Popular in Indian Cuisine
- Dhabe Ka Khana: Delight of Punjabi Dhaba [vegetarian]
A Taste of Madras: A South Indian Cookbook
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“This is an excellent source of recipes for an underappreciated region of Indian cooking.”- Gwilym Archer
This cookbook is a rich source of authentic South Indian recipes. You will be guided to familiarize yourself with Indian cooking techniques to create dishes quickly and without much effort.
In this book, you will find many meat dishes such as pork, beef, lamb, chicken, and duck. In addition, the author also includes great recipes for seafood like lobster, crab, shrimp, and fish. This is a great source of recipes to revive the underrated South Indian cuisine.
About the author: Rani Kingman is the author of this book, who was born and raised in Madras, South India. She moved to Southeast Asia with her family after studying British literature. She currently lives with her husband and two children in Northumberland, England.
“Flavors of Madras: A South Indian Cookbook” is her other book, which will be introduced shortly.
Flavours of Madras: A South Indian Cookbook
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“Good variety of South Indian recipes.”-Amazon Customer
In this book, the author has gathered her favorite recipes from Madras in the tropical south of India. The recipes will contain the special ingredients of this region of Indian coconut and tamarind, turmeric, and chili, as well as a multitude of other fish and seafood.
The more than 100 recipes presented in this book are handed down from generation to generation. The author also provides some additional useful information about the region’s history and culture. You will enjoy a variety of vegetables, fish, savory dishes, and sweet dishes illustrated in bright color photos.
Recipes from an Indian Kitchen Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from Across the Kitchens of India with over 100 Indian Recipes
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“An amazing book to explore Indian cooking, with simple instructions and many different dishes to explore with every dish having a background of the and culture”-Eli
“Recipes from an Indian Kitchen Cookbook” is a collection of wonderful dishes from all over India along with beautiful color photos of each finished recipe. You will find many simple recipes that are easy to follow and deliver delicious, authentic results.
In the introduction, the author gives you an insight into Indian culinary traditions as well as detailed descriptions of commonly used ingredients. Some of the basic recipes will be included in this book like:
- Recipes for different pastes, ghee, paneer, etc.
- Raitas, Chutneys, and Pickles: Tips and tricks on how to prepare and when to serve.
- Snacks and appetizers: From vegetarian Samosas to coriander lamb Kebabs.
- Delicious main courses
- Cook legumes in a variety of ways to help balance the entire family meal.
- Rice and bread
- Desserts and drinks
About the author: Love Food is the author of this comprehensive cookbook. In addition, you can check out some of the author’s other highly appreciated cookbooks.
Manju Malhi is a chef and cookbook author. She was born in England and raised in West London surrounded by Indian culture, traditions, and lifestyle. She has also starred in a culinary TV series called Cooking Not Rocket Science for NDTV.
