BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Vegetarian Cuisine from the Himalayan Foothills: Flavours and beyond
By Veena Sharma (Niyogi Books, New Delhi: 2020)

ABOUT THE BOOK
A delectable experience for gastronomes, this book has mouth-watering recipes that draw upon local bounties — some delve into forgotten, or less used, grains and greens, spices and fruits — from the Himalayan heights. Exploring a variety of palates and creating a whole range of nutritious and tasty foods, there is an underlay of a desire to retain and re-establish the biodiversity that is vital for your physical and mental health.

Discussants: Prof. Pushpesh Pant, academic, food critic & historian; Chef Gautam Mehrishi, Executive Chef, Renaissance Mumbai & Lakeside Chalet, Mumbai; and Prof. Veena Sharma, academic and author of the book

Moderator: Ms Jasleen Vohra