Jyoti Das
'I have had Assamese dishes in Victor Banerjee’s home and that was good, very good. But knowing what a wonderful cook Jyoti is, I shall try all the recipes in her book. At least those ingredients I can gather together in our little bazaar, hundreds of miles away from the great Brahmaputra valley of Assam, in the foothills of the Himalayas, my home in Mussoorie.'The first complete cookbook on Assamese cuisine, Ambrosia from the Assamese Kitchen presents an array of delectable dishes that reflects the variegated hues of the culture of Assam. The Assamese believe that their food is rather bland and simple, with little or no spice at all and yet it is delicious. Regional aromatic herbs add varied flavours to the cuisine, making it simple, yet savoury and wholesome. The author’s knowledge of different Assamese dishes stems from her profound understanding of the culture and traditions of Assam, which come to life in the pages of the book. This book contains more than a hundred recipes and is a must-have for those ready to try out mouth-watering delicacies which are easy to make, healthy and simply delectable
