Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition

"? A 2023 James Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee

A New York Times Best Cookbook of 2022

A WBUR/Here and Now Best Cookbook of the Year

A Food Network Best Vegan Cookbook of 2022

A Forks Over Knives Favorite Plant-Based Book of 2022

Amazon Editors’ Picks: Best Cookbook

2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist



"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."

"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."

"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."

"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)."

"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."

"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."

"A vibrant new cookbook."

"It’s a lucky day indeed when I find a cookbook from which I want to make a bunch of recipes, but this is the first one from which I want to cook absolutely everything. There isn’t a single recipe in this remarkable book that doesn’t look mouthwatering, and Sheil’s thoughtful, researched, and authoritative voice on food as nutrition is both refreshing and reassuring. You can cook these soul-full recipes with confidence for food that explodes with flavor and heart." Joanne Lee Molinaro, creator of The Korean Vegan and New York Times–bestselling author of The Korean Vegan Cookbook

"Striking photography is the leading hallmark of this first cookbook from a physician, artist, and plant-based-eating advocate Shukla. . . . Blending a variety of inspirations but firmly rooted in Indian cuisine, recipes are unique and delicious. . . . this cookbook will not disappoint."

"Indian cooking for a healthy lifestyle."

"Everything you love about Indian food, rolled into a uniquely vibrant and wholesome package. From well-known favorites like chana masala and tadka dal to lesser-known but no-less-delicious Gujarati classics and street food favorite pav bhaji, the recipes in Plant-Based India are guaranteed to nourish your soul and excite your taste buds." Nisha Vora, creator of Rainbow Plant Life and author of The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook

"Plant-Based India is a message of hope and health for everyone—that food can bring joy and love and help heal and prevent disease. We are reminded that eating healthy for the brain, body, and our planet is not about deprivation—on the contrary, it’s incredibly delicious and brings joy. The recipes that Sheil has shared in this book are beautiful, healthy, and easy, and they do not compromise on taste whatsoever. These recipes and the stories behind them will surely invigorate your brain and warm your heart. A must-have!" Dean Sherzai, MD, PHD, MPH, MAS, and Ayesha Sherzai, MD, MAS, founders of Sherzai MD and authors of The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution