Step into God's own country with Paachakam, a beautifully illustrated cookbook that offers authentic insights into Kerala's most popular recipes by drawing attention to the communities that cherish them. Syrian Christians, Namboodris, Cochin Jews, Nairs, and Moplas, to name but a few. In exploring their diverse foods and customs, interviewing community elders, and researching preferred spices and flavours, Sabita Radhakrishna uncovers special commonalities between them that serve to define Kerala cuisine as a whole. With easy-to-follow recipes, Paachakam invites you to enjoy the many tastes of Kerala from the comfort of your own kitchen.