Top 10 Unique Cookbooks to Grab

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 Hola amigos!

The lockdown forced almost everyone right into the kitchen, and zero access to home delivery of gourmet food, forced us to become innovative in the kitchen. 

In the age of YouTube, we can get any recipe we want for free. But I have come to realize, how will I come to know about what's new in the food world, or how to bring about some newness to an ordinary recipe. Cookbooks do serve a purpose, they tell us what's new, and they are for us to refer to, whenever we want. I for one, cannot keep track of bookmarks on my browser. I may come across something interesting, but mostly, I'm unable to find it again. 

I have discovered many cookbooks in past few years, some were okay, some were not so okay; but some were great buys. Most of these have been shortlisted keeping in mind the Indian palate. I'm sharing my list with you. Let me know what you think. 

I'm dividing my list into 2 parts. The first part contains recipe books for everyday cooking. The second part contains some unique finds in this genre, which are more for enjoyment like coffee table books.  

Here goes.

Part 1: Cooking

Pakodas: The Snack for all Seasons by Sangeeta Khanna


Who doesn't like pakodas and of course, the season to eat them is before us. So let's get frying. 

Buy it here.

Fresh India by Meera Sodha


This is a book all about vegetables, but I wouldn't call it a vegetarian cookbook. There are many classic Indian recipes along with some unfamiliar ones with a British twist to them. Grab your copy now and give your daily cooking, a yummy twist. 

Buy it here.

The Dal Cookbook by Krishna Dutta


Dal is to India what pasta is to Italy - cheap to produce, high in nutrition and easy to store. Who would've know that this humble staple could be cooked in myriad ways!

Buy it here.

Lands of the Curry Leaf by Peter Kuruvita


This book explored a wide range of plant-based flavours in recipes for street food, pulses, legumes, salads, curries, stews and much more. They are fully supported by detailed glossaries of ingredients. There are also some notes on how to prepare a sub-continental pantry, so you don't have to specially run to the store to grab ingredients. It is basically a well adapted cookbook featuring authentic cooking methods for the Indian home kitchen. 

Buy it here.

The Indian Sense of Salad by Tara Deshpande Tennebaum


The innovative recipes in the book involve some lesser known ingredients from the indian subcontinent and then they are married to culinary traditions of Japan, France, Italy and the USA. It has a wide range of India's repertoire to create a vast array of salads that can be eaten as sides or even complete meals. 

Buy it here.

Part 2: Unique Finds and Coffee Table Books

Glow: Indian Foods, Recipes and Rituals for Beauty Inside Out by Vasudha Rai


I had no clue that turnips and radishes help to clarify complexion. This book will enable you to harness the power of beauty foods. From basic garden variety fruit and vegetables to potent herbs, this book tells you what to eat for beauty inside and out. The many combinations, recipes, homemade masks, oils, infusions will transform not just your skin but also your body and mind. After all, outer beauty is only a reflection of inner health.

Buy it here.

A Feast of Fire and Ice: The Official Game of Thrones Companian Cookbook by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, Sariann Lehrer and George R. R. Martin



Ever wonder what it's like to attend a feasts at Winterfell, or break bread with Daenerys Targaryen?  The title is self-explanatory. This is simply a collector's item for those die-hard fans of Game of Thrones. 

Buy it here.

The Unofficial Harry Porter Cookbook by Dinah Bucholz 

AND

The Unofficial Harry Porter Cookbook for Hungry Vegans by Fantastey Inc.


This too is a collectors' items and a great conversation starter just like the GOT cookbook. It has wizardry inspired names and one can relate to the names given to the recipes. Great to use for kid's birthday or sleepovers to keep things interesting. 

Buy it here and here

Minimalist Baker's Everyday Cooking by Dana Shultz


This book is full of recipes that all require 10 ingredients or less, 1 bowl or 1 pot, or 30 minutes or less to prepare. Great for those last minute plans. 

Buy it here.

So, here's my list. Let me know if you've gone ahead and bought any of them. Do share your experience in the comments below. 

Until next time.

Happy Cooking!

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