Slow Carb New Indian Cuisine for Deepa

Deepa's Secrets: A Journey from Old Traditions to Modern Indian Cooking

Winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Awards, World Gourmand Cookbook Awards, and finalist for the IACP Awards, as well as shortlisted for the NCIBA Book Awards for Best Cookbook, Deepa's Secrets is a delightful exploration of the transformation from traditional Indian cuisine to a modern, gut-healing approach.

After learning that rice and bread were contributing to her husband's Type 2 diabetes, Deepa Thomas embarked on a journey to deconstruct and reinvent her native Indian culinary heritage. Incorporating time-saving Western cooking techniques, cutting-edge research on gut health and weight loss, and the wisdom of Ayurveda ("When diet is right, medicine is of no need; and when diet is wrong, medicine is of no use"), Deepa developed seventy low-carb recipes that retained the rich South Asian flavors.

The result is a captivating blend of cookbook and memoir, where Deepa shares her personal experiences and the breakthroughs that led to her creating "New Indian" fare. With a mission to demystify and promote healthy versions of "exotic" Indian cuisine, Deepa provides shortcuts and techniques that make these nutrient-packed, simple dishes accessible for everyday cooking.

From Ralph's Garlicky Spinach a la Dal to Ammachi's Claypot Fish Molee and General Joseph's Five-Star Chicken Batons, the recipes in Deepa's Secrets showcase the diversity and adaptability of this ancient culinary tradition. Deepa also includes a New Indian Cacciatore and a Masala Omelet, demonstrating the seamless integration of East and West.

Bold and intimate, Deepa's Secrets is a transformative work that will undoubtedly change the way you approach Indian cooking and, quite possibly, your life. The author is donating her royalties to FoodCorps, a nonprofit that connects children to healthy food in American schools, further solidifying her commitment to promoting nutritious and accessible cuisine.

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