Hidden Gems from Manisha’s Kitchen

About the Book :

Cooking being one of the 64 kalas, it requires mastery and finesse to cook a dish which shall be both tasty and nutritious. Manisha Nandi inherited the skill from her mother at a very early age and since then she has enjoyed cooking for near and dear ones. She has always tried to keep it simple using the most common ingredients like plantain, spiked gourd, or the skin of water chestnut- yet the taste of her food has never failed to mesmerize the guests and family members. This book is rich with recipes of both vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes taking the reader for a journey with Manisha where the journey starts from selecting the ingredients, takes one though the cooking process and finally ends with being served on dining table. A journey worth taking without any hesitation!

About the Author :

Nestled in the vibrant city of Kolkata, Krishna Nandi resides with her husband, where their home becomes a laboratory of flavours and cultural heritage. An educator by profession and a passionate culinary explorer by heart, Krishna has seamlessly woven her love for gastronomy throughout her life. As an avid hobbyist cook, she immerses herself in the rich tapestry of Bengali cuisine, infusing traditional recipes with her own innovative twists where the aromatic spices and sizzling pans orchestrate delightful symphonies tantalizing the taste buds. Her debut book is a culmination of her culinary adventures and an endeavour to preserve the essence of Bengali flavours.