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AMMI: AN EXPRESSION OF LOVE… FROM THE KITCHEN OF MY MOTHER NIRMALA PANDARINATHAN Paperback – 10 January 2022
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Prasanna Pandarinathan
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Is a meal only about the right mix of ingredients, or is it much, much more?
In Tamil, Ammi is short for Ammi Kallu, a traditional South Indian stone grinder. The word ‘Ammi’ also embodies warmth, affection and unconditional love, expressed in a multitude of ways, most certainly through cooking. This cookbook is about cooking for one’s family and friends as much as it is about eating with them. The 108 recipes curated in this book represent the diversity and depth of South Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines with a good measure of bakes and grills thrown in. As one gets drawn into Prasanna Pandarinathan’s delightful family food stories and the culinary journey of her mother Nirmala, one realizes that the recipes are simple and easy to cook, peppered with a dash of unforgettable memories.
Laughter, togetherness, endless chatter and, above all, love are the secret ingredients of each recipe, put together lovingly and painstakingly by a doting daughter to honour and preserve the amazing legacy of her mother. A granddaughter’s proud proclamation of the ‘world’s best chicken curry’ and a husband proudly distributing his wife’s sweetmeats among his friends are a few awards and recognition conferred upon a few dishes.
Ammi is an anchor for heritage, tradition and nostalgia of love and loss. Through sumptuous photography, long-forgotten stories and anecdotes, this intimate cookbook takes you on a journey, unfolding memories of the vibrant kitchen of Prasanna’s mother.
Try out the recipes and rustle up your own memories!
In Tamil, Ammi is short for Ammi Kallu, a traditional South Indian stone grinder. The word ‘Ammi’ also embodies warmth, affection and unconditional love, expressed in a multitude of ways, most certainly through cooking. This cookbook is about cooking for one’s family and friends as much as it is about eating with them. The 108 recipes curated in this book represent the diversity and depth of South Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines with a good measure of bakes and grills thrown in. As one gets drawn into Prasanna Pandarinathan’s delightful family food stories and the culinary journey of her mother Nirmala, one realizes that the recipes are simple and easy to cook, peppered with a dash of unforgettable memories.
Laughter, togetherness, endless chatter and, above all, love are the secret ingredients of each recipe, put together lovingly and painstakingly by a doting daughter to honour and preserve the amazing legacy of her mother. A granddaughter’s proud proclamation of the ‘world’s best chicken curry’ and a husband proudly distributing his wife’s sweetmeats among his friends are a few awards and recognition conferred upon a few dishes.
Ammi is an anchor for heritage, tradition and nostalgia of love and loss. Through sumptuous photography, long-forgotten stories and anecdotes, this intimate cookbook takes you on a journey, unfolding memories of the vibrant kitchen of Prasanna’s mother.
Try out the recipes and rustle up your own memories!
- Print length300 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherRupa Publications India
- Publication date10 January 2022
- Dimensions20.32 x 2.08 x 25.4 cm
- ISBN-109355202970
- ISBN-13978-9355202970
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‘This is an interesting and varied collection of dishes and memories united by the writer's skill in making food come alive. It’s an excellent book.’
—Vir Sanghvi, food critic, journalist, author and TV anchor
‘Pressy Pandarinathan’s Ammi: An Expression of Love captures all that is best about cooking and even goes beyond the selection of delicious recipes (many vegetarian, to my delight!). This book is a moving tribute to Pressy’s mother, Nirmala, capturing the love and richness of a life well-lived through her fabulous culinary creations. A joy for the palate and the heart.’
—Dr Shashi Tharoor, author and Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
‘Prasanna’s book is a treasure trove of secrets from her mother’s kitchen. From Banana Blossom Balls to Tanjore Chicken Pepper Fry to Pepper Masala Mutton Chops, the recipes are well explained and you are tempted to try each one out. If you are passionate about food and cooking, this is the book of the decade.’
—Kapil Chopra, Founder, EazyDiner and The Postcard Hotel
‘This little treasure Ammi by my friend Pressy is not just an ode to her mother, but to all the mothers who nurture our souls with love and delicious food. My family and I have relished these dishes in New York and recently in Mumbai.
The recipes are tempered with precision, mixed with affection and peppered with a dash of smile. Ammi is a warm hug for your soul.’
—Malaika Arora, actor, model and television personality
—Vir Sanghvi, food critic, journalist, author and TV anchor
‘Pressy Pandarinathan’s Ammi: An Expression of Love captures all that is best about cooking and even goes beyond the selection of delicious recipes (many vegetarian, to my delight!). This book is a moving tribute to Pressy’s mother, Nirmala, capturing the love and richness of a life well-lived through her fabulous culinary creations. A joy for the palate and the heart.’
—Dr Shashi Tharoor, author and Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
‘Prasanna’s book is a treasure trove of secrets from her mother’s kitchen. From Banana Blossom Balls to Tanjore Chicken Pepper Fry to Pepper Masala Mutton Chops, the recipes are well explained and you are tempted to try each one out. If you are passionate about food and cooking, this is the book of the decade.’
—Kapil Chopra, Founder, EazyDiner and The Postcard Hotel
‘This little treasure Ammi by my friend Pressy is not just an ode to her mother, but to all the mothers who nurture our souls with love and delicious food. My family and I have relished these dishes in New York and recently in Mumbai.
The recipes are tempered with precision, mixed with affection and peppered with a dash of smile. Ammi is a warm hug for your soul.’
—Malaika Arora, actor, model and television personality
About the Author
Prasanna (Pressy) Pandarinathan’s journey from being a well-known model to a photographer is the story of someone who has gone from being photographed to looking at life from behind the lens.
Having lived in many countries, her works reflect an amazingly rich cross-cultural influence. Surprisingly, her globe-trotting has actually helped her strongly reconnect with her Indian roots.
The creation of this book also led her to some of the best food photographers in New York and helped her understand and learn the art of food photography.
Pressy, as she is known in the fashion world, has fulfilled a promise she made to herself to keep her mother alive through her recipes.
Having lived in many countries, her works reflect an amazingly rich cross-cultural influence. Surprisingly, her globe-trotting has actually helped her strongly reconnect with her Indian roots.
The creation of this book also led her to some of the best food photographers in New York and helped her understand and learn the art of food photography.
Pressy, as she is known in the fashion world, has fulfilled a promise she made to herself to keep her mother alive through her recipes.
Product details
- Publisher : Rupa Publications India (10 January 2022); Rupa Publications India
- Language : English
- Paperback : 300 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9355202970
- ISBN-13 : 978-9355202970
- Item Weight : 810 g
- Dimensions : 20.32 x 2.08 x 25.4 cm
- Country of Origin : India
- Importer : Rupa Publications India
- Packer : Rupa Publications India
- Generic Name : Book
- Best Sellers Rank: #157,090 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,721 in Food, Drink & Entertaining (Books)
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Recipes in the book are very easy to follow. Easy to cook and wonderful in taste

Recipes in the book are very easy to follow. Easy to cook and wonderful in taste
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Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 17 January 2022
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To all you foodies out there, if you haven't yet got yourself a copy of Ammi: An expression of love, written by Prasanna Pandarinathan, it's time you did. You will not be disappointed. What an amazing cookery book filled with simple, innovative recipes that Pressy's mom has handed down to her over the years. The illustrations are pretty awesome too. The book is interspersed with stories of Pressy's childhood memories that most of us can relate to.
Have tried some of her recipes and they were really good. I absolutely love the book. It's also a nice gift to give friends who appreciate good food.
Have tried some of her recipes and they were really good. I absolutely love the book. It's also a nice gift to give friends who appreciate good food.
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 17 January 2022
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Ammi… is truly an expression of love!
Beautifully compiled & photographed by Prasanna Pandarinathan, this is a must have book with mouth watering recipes from start to finish.
I love the manner in which Pressy has so beautifully interwoven stories of her childhood, encapsulating her mother’s love for cooking, filling the lives of all those around her with much love & adoration, as well as giving us glimpses into their lives.
Truly, a beautiful way of honouring & preserving the memory of a mother!
Beautifully compiled & photographed by Prasanna Pandarinathan, this is a must have book with mouth watering recipes from start to finish.
I love the manner in which Pressy has so beautifully interwoven stories of her childhood, encapsulating her mother’s love for cooking, filling the lives of all those around her with much love & adoration, as well as giving us glimpses into their lives.
Truly, a beautiful way of honouring & preserving the memory of a mother!

Ammi… is truly an expression of love!
Beautifully compiled & photographed by Prasanna Pandarinathan, this is a must have book with mouth watering recipes from start to finish.
I love the manner in which Pressy has so beautifully interwoven stories of her childhood, encapsulating her mother’s love for cooking, filling the lives of all those around her with much love & adoration, as well as giving us glimpses into their lives.
Truly, a beautiful way of honouring & preserving the memory of a mother!
Beautifully compiled & photographed by Prasanna Pandarinathan, this is a must have book with mouth watering recipes from start to finish.
I love the manner in which Pressy has so beautifully interwoven stories of her childhood, encapsulating her mother’s love for cooking, filling the lives of all those around her with much love & adoration, as well as giving us glimpses into their lives.
Truly, a beautiful way of honouring & preserving the memory of a mother!
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Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 28 January 2022
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Absolutely loved going through this beautifully put together cook book filled with love, nostalgia, amazing pictures and recipes, that I can't wait to try out. Such a delightful read and a wonderful recipe book to add to my collection. Can't wait to try out some recipes this weekend.
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 2 March 2022
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I enjoyed the thoughtfully curated family recipes, beautiful photography and the Author's nostalgic comments. Beautifully written and elegantly presented. With so many recipe books available, this book stands out. I bought several copies as gifts for family and friends. A wonderful Hostess gift!
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 19 January 2022
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It is a very well presented book ,very different from other recipe books.. the recipes are easy and delicious...the pictures give it a very personal touch ..it's more like a picture book story ard the recipes ...a great gifting idea ...
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 24 January 2022
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Ammi is a unique cookbook full of mouth watering recipes to suit every palate.
It’s beautiful photography only adds to it. I especially loved the snipets down memory lane! All in all worth every pie! Highly recommend getting it!
It’s beautiful photography only adds to it. I especially loved the snipets down memory lane! All in all worth every pie! Highly recommend getting it!
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 11 March 2023
It takes you on a journey through the beautifully shot pictures of not only the food, but the subtle yet significant artifact's from the author's life and her memories of togetherness with her family.
Even if you're not a cook (yet), I am certain that as you flip through the pages, you will want to explore your way around your kitchen and share the many joys that a home cooked meal brings.
Even if you're not a cook (yet), I am certain that as you flip through the pages, you will want to explore your way around your kitchen and share the many joys that a home cooked meal brings.