About the Book: Mitahara : Food Wisdom From My Indian Kitchen
Discover a holistic approach to food with India’s leading nutritionist Rujuta
Diwekar. In this book, she embarks on a year-long journey with her readers,
highlighting the rich tapestry of seasonal eating – how, by following simple
recipes, one can embrace the abundant variety of nature's harvests across
different seasons.
She explores the traditional Indian philosophy of mitāhāra, or the idea of
measured food, which is attuned to the needs of one’s body and mind, seasons,
and sustainability. Her recipes incorporate the healing properties of
ingredients and are rooted in community building, traditions, and culture.
Anecdotes drawn from the