Those who know me well also know my love for books. I love to read and hoard books! I have quite a bit of cook books and novels. In this space you can see the recipes that have been cooked from cookbooks!
I have not copied any recipes as in the book and have added my own twist and there are some omissions as well!
Check out these dishes that were prepared from some very well known chefs to some from paper clippings and my mom’s diary.And there are some from magazines and even a few recipes from my collection of cookbooks in Chinese that was translated by a friend!
Here is a portion of my cookbook collection
And here are the recipes I cooked from the books…

Jeera Aloo Recipe | Cumin Flavored Potato Curry
There are so many versions of this Jeera Aloo Recipe | Cumin Flavored Potato Curry and there a version of this…
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Paneer Korma Recipe | Simple Side Dish for Roti
This Paneer Korma Recipe is from Tarla Dalal’s Delights of Vegetarian Cooking. The link will take you to the book review…
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Chow Chow Payasam | Chayote Squash Kheer Recipe
I am so surprised at myself for making this Chow Chow Payasam | Chayote Squash Kheer Recipe! Let me share…
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Carrot Methi Subzi | Carrot Fenugreek Leaves Stir-Fry Recipe
Carrot Methi Subzi | Carrot Fenugreek Leaves Stir-Fry Recipe-I never knew carrots and fenugreek leaves would combine to give such a…
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Sweet Corn Sundal Recipe
Sweet Corn Sundal Recipe for Cooking from a Cookbook Challenge. It is only recently that Lil dude decided to check…
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Amba Rasayan Recipe | Easy Mango Dessert
If you are looking for a quick and no fuss yet delicious dessert, then this Amba Rasayan Recipe | Easy Mango…
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Urulai Chettinad | Chettinad Style Potato Curry
For all those who love potato, here is a delicious Urulai Chettinad | Chettinad Style Potato Curry that goes well as…
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Cauliflower Soup
A creamy,crunchy soup from Tarla Dalal’s Healthy Heart Cookbook .A low fat delectable soup that has a wonderful texture and…
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Gujarati Dal From Sukham Ayu For ICC
This month the chosen dish for Indian Cooking Challenge is Gujarati Dal from the the Ayurvedic cookbook –Sukham Ayu.This book…
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