In the cradle of India’s eastern coastline lies a land where civilization learned to pray through food. Odisha, or ancient Kalinga, has witnessed dynasties rise and tides retreat, yet its essence endures in the quiet dignity of its kitchens.
The Orissan traces this unbroken lineage of taste and tradition. Each recipe is a fragment of history, born in temple offerings, royal feasts, and humble hearths, carried forward by generations who understood that nourishment is both art and devotion. Interwoven with personal recollections, myths, and forgotten lore, these pages become a chronicle of identity—a journey through time where flavours are the language of memory and every meal a hymn to the land.
To open this book is to rediscover an unsung state—glorious, graceful, and eternal.
Root, Leaf, Fire is a transformative journey that begins with a simple plate of food and unfolds into a profound philosophy. It restores food to its true essence: nourishment, energy, art, and medicine. Helmed with recipes that are simple yet extraordinary, it is a guide, a conversation starter, and a companion. It blends timeless health principles with the beauty of well-crafted food, reminding us that true health resides in being present in joyful rituals that bring rhythm and meaning to everyday life.
Root, Leaf, Fire combines Luke Coutinho’s extensive experience in guiding people towards health through sleep, movement, emotional balance, and mindful eating with Sheeba De Souza’s passion for creating beautiful, nourishing meals, offering a distinctive approach to nourishment.
This book—Rohini’s third foray into the world of gastronomy—takes the reader through her encounters with Indian cuisine back in her childhood and later, recipes from the Rana heritage when she was a young bride in Nepal. In this book, she has tried to combine recipes from India and Nepal with the taste and flavours of cuisines encountered during her travels accompanying her husband on global postings. Rohini has woven these culinary memories into her craft, reviving the flavours of her childhood, recipes once nurtured by the khansamas of the British Raj, as well as forgotten and lost dishes of feudal India.
In Memories on a Platter, these treasured heritage culinary delights are combined with food prepared by the Bajais of Nepal’s Rana households and dishes from other parts of the world. Each of these beautiful recipes are either original or artfully marinated, sautéed, simmered and fused to harmonize with the modern palate and today’s lifestyle.
In her transformative book Cancer: From Chaos to Clarity, acclaimed nutritionist Shonali Sabherwal provides a beacon of hope for those affected by cancer. Whether you are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment or caring for someone with cancer, this essential guide offers a wealth of knowledge to help you and your loved ones navigate this challenging journey.
With detox diet plans, a variety of nutritious recipes and crucial health tips, Shonali presents a holistic dietary approach for the prevention, remission and treatment phases. Drawing on her extensive experience and expertise, Shonali empowers readers with practical advice and actionable strategies to enhance their well-being.
More than just a guidebook, The Cancer Diet is the ultimate diet manual, empowering you to take control of your health and well-being during one of life’s toughest battles.
India’s food is as diverse as its people, changing dramatically in taste, technique and ingredients every few kilometres. One of our first introductions to this wide range of cuisines is through the tiffin boxes of our classmates. Carrying flavours from different families and cultures, these boxes hold many stories—of history, tradition and the country itself.
The Great Indian Tiffin Box is a delightful exploration of this culinary diversity, featuring a curated list of popular and unique dishes from each Indian state and union territory. Peppered with lesser-known facts and interesting recipes, this beautifully illustrated book is a celebration of India’s rich food heritage and is a perfect read for food enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.
कोलंबस भारत नहीं आ सका, लेकिन उसके चक्कर में आलू आ गया और उस आलू ने हमारी आबादी को जिस रफ़्तार से बढ़ाया कि दुनिया देखती रह गई। ईसाई पादरी ‘क्रिसमस नहीं मनाएँगे’, कहते रह गए मगर बाज़ार ने उसे दुनिया का त्योहार बना डाला। कभी हीर और रांझे की प्रेम कहानी ने बासमती को अमेरिका की संपत्ति बनने से बचा लिया, तो कहीं परंपरा के नाम पर महिलाओं का पोषण ही रोक दिया गया। कभी एक फ़ास्टफ़ूड कंपनी ने कहा कि फ़ेमिनिस्ट होने का मतलब है खाना न पकाना, तो कभी केलों के व्यापार ने सरकारों को तानाशाह बना दिया। अगर अब्राहम लिंकन की वजह से बंबई को उसकी पावभाजी मिली, तो कोला कंपनियों ने खेल को धर्म और खिलाड़ियों को भगवान बनाया। रोटियों से क्रांति करने और नमक से सत्ता गिराने वाले देश में इतिहास की थाली इन तमाम घटनाओं के साथ-साथ, बिरयानी से लेकर 1947 के बँटवारे तक को एक नई नज़र से देखने की क्षमता देती है। क्योंकि हमारे हर निवाले में स्वाद के साथ-साथ इतिहास, व्यापार, संस्कृति, पहचान और साज़िशों की पूरी दुनिया छिपी होती होती है।
Tell My Mother I Like Boys is a memoir of appetite—for food, for love, for belonging. Suvir Saran,
one of India’s most celebrated chefs, traces a life lived between continents and cultures, where the kitchen becomes both a sanctuary and a crucible. From the spice-laden streets of New Delhi to the pressure-cooked world of Michelin-starred New York dining, he reveals how cooking is never just about taste but about memory, survival and the making of the self.
Saran writes of the exhilaration of opening Devi, the first Indian restaurant in North America to earn a Michelin star, and of the loneliness that trailed even the brightest success. In his hands, food becomes a vocabulary: the slow patience of a biryani, the intricate layering of a galouti kebab, the quiet comfort of dal simmered at home. Each dish carries a memory and meaning, stitching together the fragments of exile, grief, desire and return.
At once an intimate kitchen story and a reckoning with identity, Tell My Mother I Like Boys is about the hungers that shape us and the meals—lavish and humble—that teach us how to live.
The untold story of Kargil—told not through war, but through food
Tucked between some of the most forbidding folds of the Himalayas, Kargil is a land too often seen only through the lens of war—yet its valleys hold a tenderness, resilience and faith that endure through food.
Born from years of travel, cooking and friendships, foodways researcher Yash Saxena gathers voices from mountain kitchens and firesides—of shepherds, monks, farmers and mothers who feed a world shaped by both faith and frost. From slow-simmering broths to shifting borderlines, from ancient Bon rituals to the echoes of Bofor gunfire, each story reveals how a community sustains itself through ritual, memory and the quiet grace of everyday cooking.
Blending memoir, travelogue and cultural history, this is part food book, part love letter and part act of remembrance—a tender, sensory journey through Kargili kitchens, whose flames fight to keep centuries of wisdom alive against the winds of change.
Unlock the magic of baking with Plated By Parth, a delightful collection of recipes that will elevate your baking skills, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro. From decadent desserts to everyday treats, this cookbook is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of creating delicious baked goods at home.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- Step-by-step recipes for cakes, cookies, breads, pastries, pies and more, with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips.
- Secrets of the trade, from measuring the ingredients to mastering baking techniques that ensure perfect results every time.
- Creative twists on classic favourites, bringing fresh flavours and innovative ideas to your kitchen.
- Baking basics and troubleshooting tips to help you overcome common mistakes and boost your confidence.
With a focus on quality ingredients, simple methods, and a pinch of creativity, this book will inspire you to fill your home with the irresistible smells of fresh-baked goods. Whether you’re preparing for a special occasion or just enjoying a cozy day at home, Plated by Parth will make every moment sweeter.
Learn How to Think: Develop Creativity, Wit, and Problem-Solving Instincts with Fun Riddle-Solving Tricks by Patrick King
Unlock the power of creative thinking, problem-solving, and quick wit with engaging mental challenges!
Are you tired of simply memorizing information and regurgitating it without understanding? Traditional education teaches you to take tests, but it doesn’t teach you how to apply knowledge in real-life situations. Learn to Think Using Riddles, Brain Teasers, and Wordplay takes a completely different approach—one that will make you think backwards, forwards, and sideways.
What you’ll gain from this book:
- Develop your creative thinking by solving fun and challenging riddles
- Enhance your problem-solving instincts with brain teasers and wordplay
- Improve your ability to analyze, investigate, and hypothesize
- Learn how to ask the right questions to unlock solutions
- Become naturally curious, inquisitive, and insightful in everyday life
This book will challenge you, confuse you, and ultimately make you a better thinker. You’ll be thrown into the mental deep end, forced to explore every angle, draw connections, and think critically—skills that are essential for real-world problem-solving.
Ready for a mental workout?
Can you solve these?
- What 5-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
- A woman gives birth to two sons in the same hour, on the same day, and in the same year. But they’re not twins. How is that possible?
- A cowboy rides into town on Friday, stays for three nights, and leaves on Friday. How can this be?
Challenge yourself and watch your thinking skills grow. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to think more clearly, solve problems faster, and approach life with a sharper mind.
