Coconut Lagoon: Recipes from a South Indian Kitchen by Joe Thottungal

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  • Beef curry

    • Rinshin on May 07, 2022

      Recipe at https://tasteandtravelmagazine.com/2019/06/beef-curry/

    • Frogcake on July 12, 2019

      This is a really good curry - and it does pack a punch! I used pork tenderloin instead of beef. Fabulous served with lemon basmati.

    • meginyeg on January 06, 2022

      This was great. Very very tasty. I served it over potatoes.

    • Stephenn31 on November 27, 2023

      Delicious. I made with stewing beef in an Instant Pot for 20 min on high - next time I would reduce by half the amount of liquid just before starting the pressure. I added potatoes to bulk up a bit. Delicious gravy.

  • Nadan kozhi curry

    • Frogcake on December 04, 2019

      Great flavours in this curry. I will definitely make this again! I omitted the curry leaves and had to add dried ginger instead of fresh - it’s a terrible compromise but I had none of these essentials in my pantry.

  • Baby eggplant masala

    • Frogcake on July 12, 2019

      We loved this masala. I had tamarind paste so didn’t need to make the paste and this saved some time. I added about half a cup of mushrooms and sliced an entire orange pepper - items from my fridge that I needed to use - it was about 80 percent eggplant. All other ingredients were added according to the recipe. I just added a squeeze of lemon juice - that elevated the masala to amazing from good.

  • Shrimp kakkan

    • mjes on July 23, 2021

      Lightly spiced shrimp - perfect on a piece of pappadum as a finger food. it does required planning ahead for a 6 hour marinade.

  • Kerala-style slaw

    • mjes on July 23, 2021

      A very standard oil and vinegar dressed cole slaw - the addition of a chili and the use of coconut vinegar are the only clue this is a southern South Asia recipe.

  • Cabbage thoran

    • Stephenn31 on April 03, 2023

      Delicious and easy to make

  • Potato masala

    • Stephenn31 on November 30, 2023

      I loved this. Would be great as a Thanksgiving or other celebratory event side to mix things up.

  • Cauliflower masala

    • Stephenn31 on September 15, 2023

      The masala was OK, and would be good as a side dish, but was a lot as a main dish with rice. I would have added more potato given the amount of cauliflower that there was - or better, just half the cauliflower with the same amounts of the rest of the ingredients.

  • Dal masala

    • Stephenn31 on June 01, 2023

      Easy and delicious. Do make with the Kerala Raita

  • Kerala raita

    • Stephenn31 on September 15, 2023

      Delicious, and will make again!

  • Masoor dal and spinach curry

    • Stephenn31 on November 30, 2023

      Probably more coconut milk than I'd do again. I used frozen spinach and it worked really well. Would make again.

  • Lemon rice

    • Stephenn31 on November 27, 2023

      Nice change from the usual plain basmati rice. The lemon flavour was not pronounced, but the colour from the turmeric looked nice.

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  • Eat Your Books by Jenny Hartin

    Chef/owner of Coconut Lagoon shares 80 recipes for his South Indian cuisine with a modern twist.

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  • ISBN 10 1773270486
  • ISBN 13 9781773270487
  • Published May 28 2019
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 192
  • Language English
  • Countries United States, Canada
  • Publisher Figure 1 Publishing

Publishers Text

In this lushly illustrated cookbook, an award-winning chef presents the authentic cuisine of his homeland, Kerala.

Figure 1 Publishing proudly presents Coconut Lagoon, a collection of 80 easy-to-make recipes designed with home cooks in mind. Kerala, the southwestern region of India, is paradise on earth with its tranquil beaches, lush mountains, and incredibly delicious cuisine. As the birthplace of black pepper, Kerala is hailed as the land of spices. Coconut Lagoon features authentic regional dishes such as mango pickle, dosa, Malabar parathas, biryani, Thrissur-style fish, and banana fritters, as well as more-widely-known Indian recipes that are loved around the world, such as chai, butter chicken, and poori. With a handy section on ingredients, a resource list, and stunning photography throughout, Coconut Lagoon is an indispensable addition to any food lover's library and a delicious tribute to family, food, and home.

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