Rakamari Niramish Ranna

Author: Renuka Devi Choudhury (রেণুকা দেবী চৌধুরানী)
Genre: Ranna - Grihasajja (রান্না - গৃহসজ্জা)
ISBN(Hardcover): 9788177560916
Pages: 432 
Weight: 553 gram

Description

"Rakamari Niramish Ranna" is a captivating cookbook that explores the rich world of vegetarian cooking. Renuka Devi Choudhury, a renowned writer from a prestigious zamindar family of East Bengal, offers an expansive collection of vegetarian recipes, including a variety of vegetable dishes, dal, and sweets. The book emphasizes the art of vegetarian cooking, which can be just as elaborate and flavorful as non-vegetarian meals, if not more.

Despite the common misconception that vegetarian food is dull or limited to religious fasting or special rituals, this book challenges that notion. It presents a collection of over 700 vegetarian recipes, many of which are rare and lost to time, showcasing the diversity of vegetarian cuisine. Renuka Devi Choudhury gives detailed instructions on creating dishes that can rival the richness of meat-based recipes.

This cookbook is a treasure for food enthusiasts and cooking lovers interested in expanding their vegetarian repertoire with dishes that delight the senses.

Key Features

✅ 700+ Vegetarian Recipes – A comprehensive collection of diverse and delicious vegetarian dishes, including rare and forgotten recipes.
✅ Sweets and Snacks – In addition to savory dishes, the book also includes an array of sweets and snacks that will make your meals even more special.
✅ From a Renowned Family – Learn from a housewife of a zamindar family, who personally cooked and served these dishes.
✅ Perfect for Vegetarians – An essential guide for anyone looking to explore rich, flavorful vegetarian cooking.

Noteworthy Recipes

🔸 Vegetable Dishes – An array of innovative and traditional vegetarian recipes using common and exotic ingredients.
🔸 Sweets & Desserts – Explore Bengali sweets like Payesh, Chomchom, and more.
🔸 Snacks – Easy-to-make snacks like samosas and pithas to complement any meal.
🔸 Rare & Lost Recipes – Rediscover forgotten traditional recipes that were once part of a rich culinary heritage.

About the Author

Renuka Devi Choudhury was born on 31st July, 1909 in Baghber, Mymensingh, in the East Bengal region. She was married into the prominent Lahiri Choudhury family of Muktagachha and Kalipur zamindars. After the partition of India, she moved to Kolkata, where she spent the rest of her life. Her first book, "Rakamari Niramish Ranna," published in 1988, became a hallmark in Bengali cooking literature. Her other works, including "Rakamari Amish Ranna", have also received significant praise.

Why You Should Read This Book

"Rakamari Niramish Ranna" is an essential cookbook for anyone passionate about vegetarian cooking, especially in the Bengali tradition. With over 700 recipes, this book offers a vast selection of vegetarian dishes that are sure to impress both novice and experienced cooks. Whether you are preparing a special occasion meal or looking to incorporate more healthy, plant-based options into your diet, Renuka Devi Choudhury’s expertise will guide you to create dishes that are full of flavor, tradition, and creativity.