Meat Free Mowgli Nisha Katona Indian Plant Based Book

Meat Free Mowgli: Simple, Nutritious & Ultra-Tasty Plant-Based Indian by Nisha Katona is a vibrant, family-friendly plant-based cookbook for anyone who loves bold Indian flavors and wants quick, healthy weeknight dinners. Ideal for parents, home cooks, teachers planning cooking clubs, or gift buyers seeking a thoughtful cookbook, this hardcover edition (Condition: BRAND NEW) brings accessible vegan and vegetarian recipes to busy modern kitchens. ISBN: 9781848994119.

Star TV chef and restaurateur Nisha Katona—founder and CEO of Mowgli Street Food, an MBE, and a former child protection barrister—shares the authentic, spice-packed cooking passed down from her mother and grandmothers. Known as a "curry evangelist," Katona translates traditional Indian techniques for a Western audience, focusing on fresh ingredients, simple methods, and big taste. Trusted by parents and food lovers alike, this plant-based Indian cookbook is both an authority and a practical guide.

This cookbook is organised by ingredient to make meal planning and shopping effortless. Each chapter answers a practical question: what to do with common vegetables and pantry staples. Recipes use easily sourced ingredients and pairings that create maximum flavour with minimal fuss—perfect for those new to vegan cooking or anyone seeking meat-free inspiration.

• What to do with Roots: Turn potatoes, carrots and beetroot into comforting curries and vibrant sides.
• What to do with Beans: Hearty dals and protein-packed bean recipes that satisfy meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
• What to do with Squashes: Seasonal, warming dishes that highlight natural sweetness and texture.
• What to do with Brassicas & Leafy Greens: Creative ways to make broccoli, kale and spinach sing with spice.
• What to do with Lentils & Other Grains: Staples for nutritious, quick meals the whole family will enjoy.
• What to do with Fruits: Unexpected sweet-savory recipes that brighten lunches and desserts.
• What to do with Eggs and Dairy: A single vegetarian chapter retains classic options for flexitarian households; otherwise the book is fully vegan.

Key benefits:

• Authentic Indian flavours adapted for everyday home cooking.
• Easy-to-follow, ingredient-led chapters that simplify meal prep.
• Plant-based and vegetarian recipes suitable for family meals, school lunches, and entertaining.
• From an award-winning author and restaurateur trusted for approachable Indian food.
• Hardcover format makes this a durable addition to any kitchen or a stylish gift set for food lovers.

Whether you’re reducing meat for health, environment, or variety, Meat Free Mowgli offers a practical, flavour-first approach to plant-based Indian cooking. This cookbook is a delightful resource for bedtime recipe chats, weekend batch-cooking, classroom food projects, or as a thoughtful gift for new cooks. Bring home Nisha Katona’s generous, spice-forward recipes and make everyday meals memorable—simple, nutritious and ultra-tasty.