Recipes treasured by more than three generations of women The first volume of Samaithu Paar was published in 1951. More than just a cookery book, it was intended to serve as a manual for daily use. Over the years, those who did not find time to learn cooking in the traditional way from their mothers have used the three volumes of Samaithu Paar to set up home and manage kitchen all over the world. The Best of Samaithu Paar brings together 100 most-loved recipes chosen from the three-volume original. Maintaining the simplicity of language, easy-to-follow directions and the adherence to the smallest details, the recipes have been suitably revised and adapted using universal measures of cups and spoons and modern utensils and appliances in place of the more traditional ones. Recipes range from the basic idli, dosai, sambar and rasam to their many variations that are not so familiar to all Indians. The book also includes specialities like Moar Kuzhambu, Mysore Rasam, Pongal, Murukku and Jangiri, as well as pachadis and pickles. A must-have for all those who enjoy traditional Indian cuisine.

Recipes Treasured By More Than Three Generations Of Women. The First Volume Of Samaithu Paar Was Published In 1951. More Than Just A Cookery Book, It Was Intended To Serve As A Manual For Daily Use. Over The Years, Those Who Did Not Find Time To Learn Cooking In The Traditional Way From Their Mothers Have Used The Three Volumes Of Samaithu Par To Set Up Home And Manage Kitchens All Over The World. The Best Of Samaithu Paar Brings Together 100 Most-Loved Recipes Chosen From The Three-Volume Original. Maintaining The Simplicity Of Language, Easy-To-Follow Directions And The Adherence To The Smallest Details, The Recipes Have Been Suitably Revised And Adapted Using Universal Measures Of Cups And Spoons And Modern Utensils And Appliances In Place Of The More Traditional Ones. Recipes Range From The Basic Idli, Dosai, Sambar And Rasam To Their Many Variations That Are Not So Familiar To All Indians. The Book Also Includes Specialities Like Moar Kuzhambu, Mysore Rasam, Pongal, Murukku And Jangiri, As Well As Pachadis And Pickles. A Must-Have For All Those Who Enjoy Traditional Indian Cuisine.

"Rasachandrika is one of the classics among cookery books in Marathi. Generations of housewives have begun their culinary career by reading and following this book. Now the secrets of Saraswat cookery would be available to a much wide readership through this English edition." --Back cover.

This open access book offers pioneering insights and practical methods for promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education classrooms and curricula. It highlights the growing importance of international education programs in Asia and the value of understanding student diversity in a changing, evermore interconnected world. The book explores diversity across physical, psychological and cogitative traits, socio-economic backgrounds, value systems, traditions and emerging identities, as well as diverse expectations around teaching, grading, and assessment. Chapters detail significant trends in active learning pedagogy, writing programs, language acquisition, and implications for teaching in the liberal arts, adult learners, girls and women, and Confucian heritage communities. A quality, relevant, 21st Century education should address multifaceted and intersecting forms of diversity to equip students for deep life-long learning inside and outside the classroom. This timely volume provides a unique toolkit for educators, policy-makers, and professional development experts.

Thamma’s Recipes, by Ratna Roy, brings forward a platter of pure vegetarian Bengali dishes straight from our grandmother’s kitchen. This book not only includes recipes and how to eat them Bengali style but also a list of home-made spices that render the Bengali food their essence. Thamma lists out the best of Bengali cuisine from snacks to main course to desserts and she hopes all her grandchildren love and relish these timeless dishes.

“A sumptuous whistle-stop tour of India’s diverse food ways. Maneet has penned a love letter to the best of Indian food.”—Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Top Chef and Taste the Nation IACP AWARD WINNER • LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Food Network • Salon • Epicurious • Garden & Gun • Wired Explore the bold flavors, regional dishes, and stunning scenery of India with over 80 recipes from Chopped judge and James Beard Award-winning chef Maneet Chauhan. In Chaat, Maneet Chauhan explores India’s most iconic, delicious, and fun-to-eat foods coming from and inspired by her discoveries during an epic cross-country railway journey that brought her to local markets, street vendors, and the homes of family and friends. From simple roasted sweet potatoes with star fruit, lemon, and spices to a fragrant layered chicken biryani rice casserole, and the flakiest onion and egg stuffed flatbreads, these recipes are varied, colorful, and expressive. Maneet weaves in personal stories and remembrances as well as historical and cultural notes as she winds her way from North to South and East to West, sharing recipes like Goan Fried Shrimp Turnovers, Chicken Momo Dumplings from Guwahati in Assam, Hyderabad's Spicy Pineapple Chaat, and Warm-Spiced Carrot and Semolina Pudding from Amritsar. With breathtaking photography and delectable recipes, Chaat is a celebration of the diversity of India's food and people.