Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition

- A 2023 James Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee

"Plant-Based India has my favorite kind of recipes: minimal effort, high reward. . . . Don't let the title scare you off if you eat meat: This is wholesome, exciting cooking that just so happens to not include animal products. You won't miss them."— Priya Krishna, The New York Times, A Best Cookbook of 2022

"One of the cookbooks I found myself turning to again and again." — Vogue

"Unleash the healing power and vibrant flavor in your spice rack with Plant-Based India--the book I've been waiting for that celebrates South Asian flavors and traditions but also fuels our gut microbes. I absolutely love it, and you will too."— Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled

"Shukla's book, accompanied by his own vibrant, color-saturated photographs, is a beautiful guide." — The Washington Post

"Cinematically lit, larger-than-life images will have you eating with your eyes long before the dal hits the pan. Indian cuisine is plant-friendly to begin with; where it is not, it's been veganized in these pages with enthusiasm and attention to detail. . . . What's more, the dessert section will galvanize your relationship with nondairy milks." — NPR Books We Love

"This gorgeous collection of more than 100 recipes captures the diverse and vibrant vegetarian food traditions of India, many of which are inspired by heritage Gujarati dishes that Sheil Shukla learned to make from his ba (grandmother)."— Food Network Best Vegan Cookbook of 2022

"Take a look at Plant-Based India." — Tejal Rao, The New York Times

"Whether you're a seasoned pro or are looking to try something new, look no further that Dr. Sheil Shukla's tome filled with more than 100 recipes celebrating centuries of tradition." — VegNews

"This book's vibrant photography and regional focus make this a standout, inviting cooks to covet strictly plant-centered Indian cuisine, refresh their spice cabinets, and fire up their stoves." — Booklist

"I've been following Sheil's work for many years online. This book is an absolute triumph. The color, flavor, and flamboyancy of Indian cuisine is masterfully represented. I cannot wait to cook more dishes from it." — Dr. Rupy Aujla, MBBS, BSc, MRCGP, founder of The Doctor's Kitchen

"Inspired by the dishes he grew up with, Shukla puts a healthy spin on traditional Indian recipes using vegetarian ingredients and seasonal produce." — Publishers Weekly