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Tempting Curry Dishes

9781465519641
311 pages
Library of Alexandria
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Overview
In the second and third centuries three mighty Hindoo kings were renowned for their cookery. They were Nala, the king of Nishadhades, whose fame for dressing and preparing excellent dishes made his kingdom famous. He reigned in the second age. The second was Bhima, who reigned in the third age. He was so devoted to the culinary art that for a whole year he served in the capacity of Valala, or cook to Virat Rajah, King of Panchala Nagur. The third was King Pakasasana, who was not only superintendent of the preparation of celestial food, but was also a distinguished chef. The secret of the cuisine of these noted cooks was a mysterious powder, which, when added to their dishes, cured disease, as well as appeased the appetite. Those who partook of their food died only of extreme old age or by accident. No record can be found where the fevers of the country carried them off

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