1 / 7Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition
Nourishing Rooted: Plant-Based India is Dr Sheil Shukla’s collection of more than 100 vegan recipes inspired by Indian culinary traditions. It ranges from dal and vegetable dishes to flatbreads, rice and desserts, with photographs and reported clear instructions making it a practical choice for cooks exploring plant-based Indian food.
At a glance
- More than 100 recipes are described as completely vegan.
- Recipe range includes spiced vegetable dishes, legume stews, flatbreads, rice dishes and desserts.
- Examples named in the listing include Pālak Tofu, vegan Nān, Navratan Rice, Dāl Makhani and Chocolate Chāi Mousse with Berries.
- The publisher describes the recipes as rooted in Indian culinary traditions, including Gujarati fare.
Reference price: £25.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- A broad range of vegan Indian recipes gives the book scope beyond a single dish category.
- Customer feedback highlights clear instructions, photographs for dishes and enjoyable results.
- The recipe examples span savoury mains and sides as well as dessert.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | The Experiment LLC |
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| Publication date | 4 Oct. 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1615198539 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1615198535 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.08 x 2.79 x 28.7 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a dedicated collection of vegan Indian recipes.
- Cooks interested in exploring dishes such as dal, rotli, rice preparations and spiced vegetables.
- Gift buyers looking for a photographed, English-language cookbook.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for non-vegan recipes or a general cookbook covering multiple cuisines.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights clear instructions, photographs, a varied selection of Indian dishes and recipes people find delicious. For cooks choosing a book to follow in the kitchen, those reported qualities complement the listing’s range of more than 100 vegan recipes, though feedback does not establish that every recipe will suit every cook.
Positive themes
- Feedback describes the instructions as easy to follow and notes photographs for dishes.
- Customers praise the variety of Indian dishes and report enjoying the results.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of recipes are in Plant-Based India?
The listing describes more than 100 vegan recipes, including vegetable dishes, legume stews, flatbreads, rice dishes and desserts.
Is this cookbook entirely vegan?
The listing describes its recipes as completely vegan.
What do customers report about the recipes and photos?
The supplied feedback highlights easy-to-follow instructions, photographs throughout, a variety of Indian dishes and results customers find delicious.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 256 pages.
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