Traditional south Indian cookery seems to be losing its attraction in today's hectic life. Santhi Balaraman, however, believes that our traditional recipes, time tested by our elders, are tasty, healthy and nutritious and because of modern gadgets and kitchen facilities, the time spent in preparing these recipes has decreased, becoming less of a chore. Based on these ideas, in her attempt to revive the traditional recipes, this book showcases almost two hundred recipes from all four southern states of India, for all meals and occasions. Beautifully presented and simply explained, these mouth watering south Indian recipes will appeal to all types of readers, from beginners to seasoned cooks.