Desi Aloo


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In this addition to Sanjeev Kapoor's Khazana Chef Kapoor reveals a rich variety of dishes based on the humble potato




Speciality Rices of the World


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The staple diet of more than half the people in the world, rice is a crucial food crop on which there is a wealth of literature. But while much has been researched and written about the more common varieties of rice, far less attention has been paid to the special kinds of rice which command high prices on international markets. Speciality rices of the world: breeding, production and marketing has been compiled to fill that gap. With contributions from 60 experts, the book looks at the economic aspects of speciality rices and discusses their breeding and production in detail.




Indian Medicinal Plants


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In an easy to use dictionary style of A–Z presentation, this volume lists the taxonomy and medicinal usage of Indian plants. Also given are both traditional Indian and international synonyms along with details of the habitats of the plants. This book, illustrated by over 200 full-color figures, is aimed at bringing out an updated Acute Study Dictionary of plant sources of Indian medicine. The text is based on authentic treatises which are the outcome of scientific screening and critical evaluation by eminent scholars. The Dictionary is presented in a user-friendly format, as a compact, handy, easy to use and one-volume reference work.




9 Kitchen Gems for Wholesome Health


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Times where medical landscapes are constantly evolving due to unseen health maladies, keeping up with general wellbeing is becoming a challenge and every wave of pandemic is instilling deep fear. This is a calling… a calling to take charge of your health. It’s time to tweak into the food practices in a logical way to ensure physical, mental and spiritual soundness. Little did we know that each Indian household runs a mini health clinic? The timeless ingredients from our kitchen beckon us to rediscover the health wisdom of the generations past. Recall what was forgotten… Know what was unknown… Acknowledge what was unnoticed… Let’s unleash the power of natural healing. I call it home-coming… I call it Ayurveda.










Punjab Industries


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Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India


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THE CLASSIC COOKBOOK THAT HELPED MAKE SOUTHERN VEGETARIAN CUISINE ACCESSIBLE AND EASY-TO-COOK FOR ONE AND ALL. South Indian vegetarian cuisine is subtly flavoured, yet rich in variety. The spices are so delicately and judiciously blended that the best South Indian food always retains the basic essence of its flavour. Therein lies its speciality. From the nutritional point of view, the food is perfectly balanced, low in cholesterol and fat, and not necessarily spicy. Chandra Padmanabhan, an expert cook, has been dishing up delicious meals for her family and friends for more than twenty-five years. Over the years, she has experimented with various styles of vegetarian cooking and ingeniously adapted them to suit every palate. Dakshin is a compilation of her favourite recipes, and several years after it was first published, it continues to be the best introduction to vegetarian South Indian cuisine.




In Exile from the Land of Snows


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Tibet, “the roof of the world,” had been aloof and at peace for most of its 2,100 years. But in 1932, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama, in his final testament, warned: “It may happen that here, in the center of Tibet, religion and government will be attacked both from without and from within.” By the time his successor was enthroned in 1950, the Chinese occupation had begun. In this gripping account, John F. Avedon draws on his work and travels with the Fourteenth Dalai Lama to bring us the riveting story of Tibet and its temporal and spiritual leader. Included is an extensive interview with the Dalai Lama, who speaks about the conditions in Tibet, the mind of a Buddha, and the events of his life. Rigorously researched, passionately written, the original edition of In Exile from the Land of Snows was instrumental in launching the modern Tibet movement when it was published in 1984. Now, some three decades later, Avedon’s testimony is more wrenching and relevant than ever.