Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN-13: 9788193860885 Publisher: Roli Books Overview Dal Medicine Cookbook: The Secret Hidden Healing Power of Herbs & Spices celebrates dal, India's most versatile and beloved staple, alongside the herbs and spices that have flavoured Indian kitchens for generations. Packed with over 70 nourishing recipes, this brand new paperback pairs comforting home-style cooking with insights into the health benefits of everyday ingredients, from weight management to cholesterol control. It's an ideal gift for foodies, home cooks, and anyone curious about the wellness traditions behind Indian cuisine. About the Book Dal is far more than a simple lentil dish in Indian households; it forms the very essence of what Indians across the country consider home-cooked comfort food, whether that's a rich Dal Makhni or a light, simple Rasam. This carefully curated cookbook explores that heritage in depth, presenting over 70 dal-based dishes and accompaniments that showcase the ingredient's remarkable versatility. Recipes range from hearty curries and breads to rice dishes, meats, quick bites, and tasty side dishes, giving readers a comprehensive tour of how dal can transform any meal. Beyond the recipes, the book highlights the health properties of dal and the herbs and spices traditionally used alongside it, covering weight management, cholesterol control, detoxification, and overall wellbeing. Each recipe is written to be easy to follow, making the book approachable for confident home cooks and newcomers to Indian cuisine alike. Whether you want to recreate authentic dal dishes from scratch or simply understand the nutritional wisdom behind India's most versatile food, this cookbook offers a warm, informative, practical guide and a thoughtful addition to any kitchen shelf. Over 70 dal-based recipes covering curries, breads, rice dishes, meats and snacks Explores the health benefits of dal, herbs and spices, including weight management and detox Easy-to-follow instructions suitable for cooks of all levels Celebrates authentic Indian home-cooking traditions Brand new paperback, perfect for gifting to food lovers About the Author This cookbook is published by Roli Books, an Indian publishing house recognised for its beautifully produced titles on Indian food, culture, and heritage. Roli Books has built a reputation for combining authentic culinary knowledge with accessible, well-presented recipe collections. While the book is credited to Roli, it draws on established Indian culinary traditions and expertise to bring readers a trustworthy exploration of dal cookery and the natural health properties of the herbs and spices used throughout Indian kitchens. Why You'll Love This Cookbook Whether you're an experienced home cook or just beginning to explore Indian cuisine, this book offers a warm, practical introduction to one of India's most cherished ingredients, blending delicious recipes with genuine nutritional insight in one accessible paperback. Please Note: Cover image, ISBN and edition are for the UK edition as shown. As this is a genuine Indian-published title, minor print variations between editions may occur.