INDIAN BREADS

Indian Breads

Indian Breads is a comprehensive cookbook that celebrates the incredible diversity of breads found across India. From traditional favourites to innovative creations, this book explores the flavours, ingredients and techniques that make Indian breads an essential part of the country's rich culinary heritage.

📖 About the Book

India’s vast landscape is home to countless cultures, languages and traditions, each contributing to a unique culinary identity. Among the many elements that define Indian cuisine, bread holds a special place, appearing in countless regional varieties shaped by geography, history and local ingredients.

From everyday staples to festive delicacies, Indian breads are made using diverse grains such as millet, ragi, wheat and barley, along with creative fillings including cheese, potatoes, chicken and mutton. Influenced by centuries of culinary exchanges, these breads showcase the imagination and versatility of Indian cooking.

In Indian Breads, nutritionist and cookbook author Dr G. Padma Vijay brings together a wonderful collection of traditional and contemporary recipes from different regions of the country. The book offers step-by-step guidance, health tips, possible modifications and accompanying dishes to create complete and wholesome meals.

Combining culinary knowledge with nutritional insights, this beautifully curated cookbook is an essential addition for anyone who wishes to explore the wide-ranging world of Indian breads and bring authentic flavours to their kitchen.

✨ Key Highlights

• A complete guide to the diverse breads of India’s regional cuisines.
• Features traditional as well as innovative bread recipes.
• Includes recipes using grains like millet, ragi, wheat and barley.
• Offers creative fillings and variations for delicious meals.
• Provides nutrition tips and healthy recipe modifications.
• Award-winning cookbook for food lovers and home chefs.

✍️ About the Author

Dr G. Padma Vijay is a renowned nutritionist, food writer and cookbook author with extensive experience in diet, nutrition and culinary education. She has contributed regularly to publications including Femina and the Times of India (New Bombay supplement).

She served as a nutrition consultant for Femina’s cookery section for eight years and conducted workshops on diet and nutrition for various health conditions. She has also worked as a nutrition counsellor at Diet Mantra Centre, Mumbai.

Dr Padma Vijay is the author of fourteen books covering quizzes, diet, nutrition and cooking. Her cookbook A Perfect Cookbook for Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers won the 2011 Gourmand International Cookbook Award under the Diet and Nutrition category.

Her book 101 Dishes that Enhance Mood & Reduce Stress was nominated for the World Best Book Gourmand International Cookbook Award in 2019 and secured second place in the World Cookbook Award in the Dietary section at Macau. Indian Breads won the Gourmand India Cookbook Award for Best Bread Cookbook (2015) and was nominated for the Gourmand World International Cookbook Awards 2016.

📚 Why Read This Book?

Indian Breads is a must-have cookbook for anyone who loves Indian food and wants to discover the incredible variety of breads from across the country. With its combination of authentic recipes, nutritional guidance and culinary insights, this book is perfect for beginners, experienced cooks and food enthusiasts looking to explore India’s rich bread-making traditions.