The South Indian Vegetarian kitchen (Recipe book)

The South Indian Vegetarian Kitchen
A Beginner-Friendly, Bilingual Recipe Book (Japanese & English)
(Published by Kirajenne Co., Ltd.)

Discover the vibrant flavors of South India with this popular cookbook perfect for beginners and spice lovers alike!
Packed with authentic South Indian vegetarian recipes, this beautifully illustrated book walks you through the basics of cooking with spices, lentils, rice, coconut, and fermented batters.

Written by Hema Parekh, a lifelong vegetarian born into a devout Jain family in India, this book shows how to prepare delicious, traditional dishes without using meat, seafood, eggs, or even stock—just pure plant-based goodness.

🗣 All recipes and explanations are in Japanese with full English translations, making it an excellent gift for non-Japanese speakers interested in Indian cuisine, or for anyone looking to improve their cooking vocabulary in both languages.

📘 What’s Inside:
More than 70 recipes, including:

🍛 Curries & Soups

Chickpea Curry

Coconut Vegetable Curry

Coconut Milk Okra Curry

Aviyal

Sambar, Rasam, Poori, Paratha

🍚 Rice & Noodles

Tomato Rice, Lemon Rice, Coconut Rice

Pongal, Coconut Rice Noodles, Lemon Rice Noodles

🍽 Tiffin (Light Meals)

Dosa, Masala Potato, Idli, Kanchipuram Idli

Paniyaram, Pesarattu, Upma, Uttapam

🥗 Salads & Sides

Poriyal, Usili, Sundal, Khichdi, Kosambari, Pachadi

🍘 Snacks & Chutneys

Palappam Wada, Keerai Vada, Bonda, Tapioca Wada, Bhajji

Onion, Tomato, Tamarind, and Coriander Chutneys

🍹 Drinks & Desserts

Buttermilk, Masala Chai, Indian Lemonade, Madras Coffee

Ladoo, Chikki, Semolina Pudding, Shrikhand

✨ Rich Extras & Tips:

How to make spice mixes: Garam Masala, Sambar Powder, Rasam Powder

How to prep: Basic Dosa & Idli Batter

Explore spice boxes, Thali serving, and more!

If you’re looking to bring authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine into your kitchen, expand your spice knowledge, or simply explore something new, this is the ultimate guide to South Indian home-style cooking.

Published by
Kirajenne Co., Ltd.

(90508) (Recipe book) The South Indian Vegetarian kitchen