Published in 2019
208 pages
Romy Gill MBE is a British/Indian chef, food writer, author and broadcaster. She was the owner and head chef at Romy’s Kitchen in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. Romy is now one of the chefs on the new series of Ready Steady Cook on BBC One and has previously appeared on Sunday Brunch, The One Show, Countryfile, Celebrity MasterChef, Hairy Bikers Comfort Food, Saturday Morning with James Martin and many more. Romy is also a regular on The Food Programme.
She is the author of ZAIKA – Vegan Recipes from India, and regularly contributes to national and international publications, including The New York Times. Romy was invited to speak at The MAD Symposium 2018 and recently was invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard Foundation in New York.
What is this book about?
ZAIKA celebrates the very best of Indian vegan cooking. With over 100 innovative and exciting curries and side dishes, vegan recipes have never been so inviting. Inspired by her own heritage, Romy Gil, has expertly written a collection of recipes that not only delivers incredible vegan food but are simple to make – they can be made in a hurry for a fast weekday supper or leisurely at the weekend to enjoy with friends. Most importantly, they are a celebration and a timely reminder of the benefits of flavoursome vegan cuisine. The spices used in Indian cooking are at the core of Ayurvedic medicine, with purported health benefits as diverse as promoting digestion, bolstering the immune system, reducing inflammation – and even benefiting prostate health. Realise the benefits of Indian veganism today with ZAIKA, with these classic yet fresh vegan recipes.
