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Plant-Based Himalaya: Vegan Recipes from Nepal
The art of healthy cooking is all about loving yourself and spreading that love to those around you. It's even better when you can cook a delicious meal and also help protect the environment.
In Plant-Based Himalaya , Nepalese author Babita Shrestha shares 38 vegan recipes from her home country that she has been cooking and eating since she was very young, including mouthwatering grains, dal, curries, greens, sauces, and desserts. In addition to food, Shrestha introduces her beloved Nepal along with her personal goals for a plant-based decreasing mass production and consumption of unhealthy processed food in plastic packaging.
Featuring 250 beautiful full-color photos, Plant-Based Himalaya is designed to inspire you to cook and eat exquisitely vegan home-style Nepali cuisine. Make it exceptional, and share it with your loved ones!
In Plant-Based Himalaya , Nepalese author Babita Shrestha shares 38 vegan recipes from her home country that she has been cooking and eating since she was very young, including mouthwatering grains, dal, curries, greens, sauces, and desserts. In addition to food, Shrestha introduces her beloved Nepal along with her personal goals for a plant-based decreasing mass production and consumption of unhealthy processed food in plastic packaging.
Featuring 250 beautiful full-color photos, Plant-Based Himalaya is designed to inspire you to cook and eat exquisitely vegan home-style Nepali cuisine. Make it exceptional, and share it with your loved ones!
362 pages, Hardcover
Published September 6, 2022
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January 13, 2023
A reread to see if there was anything else in here I could try. Found even more mistakes, a cauliflower and rice dish that looks from the photos that cauliflower is the main ingredient doesn't even have cauliflower on the list of ingredients.
This was a really disappointing experience. After rereading the 5 star rave reviews I've noticed they all seem to thank the author for a free copy and they don't seem to have tried the recipes. I should have read more carefully. I paid £25.99 for my copy and was really excited to try these out after experiencing some amazing Vegan Nepalese food in York.
There is some nice photography in this book and although there aren't many recipes (35 I think, but several desserts, teas, salads, and dishes you wouldn't necessarily associate with Nepalese food like rice pudding and chips) so not many mains but I had high hopes for the ones that were included.
There are some basic mistakes with the recipes, steps are numbered and explained in detail- things like make sure the potatoes are washed well so you don't get any grit, but then nowhere in the recipe does it tell you to add fluids. I thought maybe this is a dry curry where you don't add any liquid, but in the tips it says to add some mashed beans or mashed potatoes to thicken up the gravy, so evidently at some point you were meant to add water. I thought this was an oversight for one recipe, but after trying over 10 recipes, I found that only one mentioned liquids.
All the recipes I tried used the same spices, this meant that all the dishes tasted very similar.
These recipes use US measurements, I was left confused by some of these, half a cup of coriander? How tightly do I pack it? How finely do I cut it? The amounts would vary widely according to your preparation. Recipes asked for small, medium, or large of each item, I would say a small tomato would be the size of a ping pong ball, but in some recipes a small tomato (the ingredients are pictured) was about twice the size of a whole bulb of garlic cloves, which would make the tomato at least the size of a large orange, if not bigger, that's not what I call small. What would a medium or large tomato be equivalent to, a small pumpkin? Each recipe talked of 3 or 4 slices of ginger, in my mind that is similar to how long is a piece of string?
Several of the recipes were very heavy on cumin, a dish that contained a cup of cooked beans used a teaspoon of cumin seeds and a tablespoon of ground cumin, that was quite a lot and left the dish with a bitter taste.
On the plus side these recipes were quite simple, they might be good with some tweaking but I was left wondering about this book, the author claims a list of other accomplishments and occupations which made me wonder how much work had gone in to refining these recipes and seeing of they actually work.
This was a really disappointing experience. After rereading the 5 star rave reviews I've noticed they all seem to thank the author for a free copy and they don't seem to have tried the recipes. I should have read more carefully. I paid £25.99 for my copy and was really excited to try these out after experiencing some amazing Vegan Nepalese food in York.
There is some nice photography in this book and although there aren't many recipes (35 I think, but several desserts, teas, salads, and dishes you wouldn't necessarily associate with Nepalese food like rice pudding and chips) so not many mains but I had high hopes for the ones that were included.
There are some basic mistakes with the recipes, steps are numbered and explained in detail- things like make sure the potatoes are washed well so you don't get any grit, but then nowhere in the recipe does it tell you to add fluids. I thought maybe this is a dry curry where you don't add any liquid, but in the tips it says to add some mashed beans or mashed potatoes to thicken up the gravy, so evidently at some point you were meant to add water. I thought this was an oversight for one recipe, but after trying over 10 recipes, I found that only one mentioned liquids.
All the recipes I tried used the same spices, this meant that all the dishes tasted very similar.
These recipes use US measurements, I was left confused by some of these, half a cup of coriander? How tightly do I pack it? How finely do I cut it? The amounts would vary widely according to your preparation. Recipes asked for small, medium, or large of each item, I would say a small tomato would be the size of a ping pong ball, but in some recipes a small tomato (the ingredients are pictured) was about twice the size of a whole bulb of garlic cloves, which would make the tomato at least the size of a large orange, if not bigger, that's not what I call small. What would a medium or large tomato be equivalent to, a small pumpkin? Each recipe talked of 3 or 4 slices of ginger, in my mind that is similar to how long is a piece of string?
Several of the recipes were very heavy on cumin, a dish that contained a cup of cooked beans used a teaspoon of cumin seeds and a tablespoon of ground cumin, that was quite a lot and left the dish with a bitter taste.
On the plus side these recipes were quite simple, they might be good with some tweaking but I was left wondering about this book, the author claims a list of other accomplishments and occupations which made me wonder how much work had gone in to refining these recipes and seeing of they actually work.
September 30, 2022
TITLE: Plant-Based Himalaya: Vegan Recipes from Nepal
AUTHOR: Babita Shrestha
PUB DATE: 09.06.2022
SYNOPSIS:
In Plant-Based Himalaya, Nepalese author Babita Shrestha shares 38 vegan recipes from her home country that she has been cooking and eating since she was very young, including mouthwatering grains, dal, curries, greens, sauces, and desserts. In addition to food, Shrestha introduces her beloved Nepal along with her personal goals for a plant-based diet: decreasing mass production and consumption of unhealthy processed food in plastic packaging.
Featuring 250 beautiful full-color photos, Plant-Based Himalaya is designed to inspire you to cook and eat exquisitely vegan home-style Nepali cuisine. Make it exceptional, and share it with your loved ones!
REVIEW:
First of all this cook book is gorgeous and I highly recommend to anyone who want to experience healthy and delicious meals. Author Shrestha is a chef, photographer, graphic designer, and filmmaker, who has gifted her readers a glimpse of the Nepalese culture through the food and photographs of Nepal.
AUTHOR: Babita Shrestha
PUB DATE: 09.06.2022
SYNOPSIS:
In Plant-Based Himalaya, Nepalese author Babita Shrestha shares 38 vegan recipes from her home country that she has been cooking and eating since she was very young, including mouthwatering grains, dal, curries, greens, sauces, and desserts. In addition to food, Shrestha introduces her beloved Nepal along with her personal goals for a plant-based diet: decreasing mass production and consumption of unhealthy processed food in plastic packaging.
Featuring 250 beautiful full-color photos, Plant-Based Himalaya is designed to inspire you to cook and eat exquisitely vegan home-style Nepali cuisine. Make it exceptional, and share it with your loved ones!
REVIEW:
First of all this cook book is gorgeous and I highly recommend to anyone who want to experience healthy and delicious meals. Author Shrestha is a chef, photographer, graphic designer, and filmmaker, who has gifted her readers a glimpse of the Nepalese culture through the food and photographs of Nepal.
September 10, 2022
I have been a vegetarian for most of my life, and I have also dabbled with veganism. So I was thrilled to receive this gorgeous book.
Thirty-eight vegan recipes are presented on these stunning, glossy pages, all from Babita Shrestha’s beloved Nepal. This book is unique because you also experience Nepal's breathtaking landscape and the local people.
Plant-based eating is a healthy alternative for you and our planet. But even if you don’t cook, you’ll want this beautiful book on your table. (Or it would make a perfect gift!)
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @vegannepal for this gifted copy and a spot on tour.
Thirty-eight vegan recipes are presented on these stunning, glossy pages, all from Babita Shrestha’s beloved Nepal. This book is unique because you also experience Nepal's breathtaking landscape and the local people.
Plant-based eating is a healthy alternative for you and our planet. But even if you don’t cook, you’ll want this beautiful book on your table. (Or it would make a perfect gift!)
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @vegannepal for this gifted copy and a spot on tour.
December 12, 2022
I cooked and enjoyed a handful of the recipes in this visually beautiful cook/coffee table book. However, there are a number of editing fails starting with vegetable rice (pp 55-57) where photo and instructions call for cauliflower, but it’s not on the ingredient list (nor index). And those beautiful glossy pages are not only environmentally unfriendly, but they also separate the ingredients from the instructions requiring a bit of back and forth that the cheap binding doesn’t tolerate.
Clarification about quantities (e.g., 1/2c loose leaf or chopped cilantro, small tomato = grape/cherry/Roma?) as well type of red chili (jalapeño, fresno, gong bao, Thai… BIG differences) would be helpful.
Clarification about quantities (e.g., 1/2c loose leaf or chopped cilantro, small tomato = grape/cherry/Roma?) as well type of red chili (jalapeño, fresno, gong bao, Thai… BIG differences) would be helpful.
September 6, 2022
Plant Based Himalaya - Vegan Recipes from Nepal is a great cookbook.
I am not plant based. I am not vegan, but I am always looking for healthy recipes from different cultures.
This is a beautiful cookbook with wonderful pictures and clear instructions.
The cookbook is divided into sections: Teas, Grains, Lentils & Beans, Curries, Greens, Snacks , Pickles and Desserts.
I really liked this format , it allows for someone who is not familiar with some of the ingredients to have them grouped by type of dish.
I really appreciated learning more about the Himalayan region of Nepal. The climates, plants, animals, agriculture and culture was so fascinating to me.
A must try is the Masala Chiya or "Spiced Tea" . This was the best tea I have ever had and I am avid tea drinker.
The other recipe I highly recommend is the Bhanta or "Eggplant Curry" It was absolutely delicious.
This is a fantastic cookbook and I can't wait to try more recipes.
I am not plant based. I am not vegan, but I am always looking for healthy recipes from different cultures.
This is a beautiful cookbook with wonderful pictures and clear instructions.
The cookbook is divided into sections: Teas, Grains, Lentils & Beans, Curries, Greens, Snacks , Pickles and Desserts.
I really liked this format , it allows for someone who is not familiar with some of the ingredients to have them grouped by type of dish.
I really appreciated learning more about the Himalayan region of Nepal. The climates, plants, animals, agriculture and culture was so fascinating to me.
A must try is the Masala Chiya or "Spiced Tea" . This was the best tea I have ever had and I am avid tea drinker.
The other recipe I highly recommend is the Bhanta or "Eggplant Curry" It was absolutely delicious.
This is a fantastic cookbook and I can't wait to try more recipes.
September 11, 2022
I am head over heels for this gorgeous cookbook! The photos are fabulous and I've had a lot of fun trying some of the recipes. Although I'm not vegan, I have been trying to add more plant- based meals to our routine. This book is very user friendly which I really appreciate and I've enjoyed learning more about the additional benefits of a plant-based diet.
October 7, 2022
This book is filled with healthy, vegan recipes and gorgeous photos! I love paging through this beautiful book and learning more about Nepal and a plant-based lifestyle. My husband does more cooking than I do, but this book is very inspirational and I'm excited to explore a healthier way to eat and live.
I received a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 30, 2022
Gorgeous photos. The vegetable rice was outstanding and easy to make!
September 9, 2022
This is not just a yummy recipe book that helps in eating healthy it’s also a beautifully illustrated guide about Nepal. The ingredients and final platings are presented in a visually stunning way. The recipes are laid out very organized with servings, cook times, ingredients, and spices on one page and the cooking steps on a separate page.
The practical side of me loves three specific parts of this book.
The first is that each recipe comes with quick tips. Since this is food I’m not familiar cooking that helps me tremendously. The second is that a lot of the same spices are used throughout the recipe. That makes me want to make multiple recipes from here knowing the spices won’t just sit in my pantry or fridge and go bad.
The third is the ingredient substitution pages. This way I don’t have to go to 5 different grocery stores hunting for a recipe item.
I love the way each recipe is given a brief description. I feel connected both to the author and the area through this recipe collection.
I’m actually using this book as a coffee table book because I love the thick pages and stunning photos.
The practical side of me loves three specific parts of this book.
The first is that each recipe comes with quick tips. Since this is food I’m not familiar cooking that helps me tremendously. The second is that a lot of the same spices are used throughout the recipe. That makes me want to make multiple recipes from here knowing the spices won’t just sit in my pantry or fridge and go bad.
The third is the ingredient substitution pages. This way I don’t have to go to 5 different grocery stores hunting for a recipe item.
I love the way each recipe is given a brief description. I feel connected both to the author and the area through this recipe collection.
I’m actually using this book as a coffee table book because I love the thick pages and stunning photos.
January 11, 2023
I bought this book for my partner, as we both love Nepalese food, and our ultimate-treat restaurant is Nepalese. Both of us have been cooking recipes from it since, and have been thoroughly impressed by the food. The momos in particular are incredible, and restaurant-quality, with easy to find ingredients that most people would have in their cupboard already.
The book itself is gorgeous with lots of high-quality photos of each dish, and the text is large enough to follow easily whilst cooking. I would heartily recommend.
Perfect for Veganuary!
The book itself is gorgeous with lots of high-quality photos of each dish, and the text is large enough to follow easily whilst cooking. I would heartily recommend.
Perfect for Veganuary!
September 30, 2022
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I’m not vegan but I love to find healthy and yummy recipes, and this beautiful book it’s perfect. With beautiful pictures and easy to make recipes this is a book you need in your life, or if you don’t like to cook this book would make a great gift, it’s gorgeous.
Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours and Red Lightning Books for this tour invite.
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I’m not vegan but I love to find healthy and yummy recipes, and this beautiful book it’s perfect. With beautiful pictures and easy to make recipes this is a book you need in your life, or if you don’t like to cook this book would make a great gift, it’s gorgeous.
Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours and Red Lightning Books for this tour invite.
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September 21, 2025
I’ve made several recipes from this book and they were delicious! I checked out the ebook version of this book first from my library & then decided to buy a physical copy because I liked it so much.
The flavors are divine and the photos are gorgeous. I wanted to slowly become more plant based but a lot of vegan cookbooks I’ve tried in the past are not my cup of tea (as in I can’t stand nutritional yeast😑 or most fake cheese products). Needless to say I’m excited to make more recipes. Thank you Babita 🩷
The flavors are divine and the photos are gorgeous. I wanted to slowly become more plant based but a lot of vegan cookbooks I’ve tried in the past are not my cup of tea (as in I can’t stand nutritional yeast😑 or most fake cheese products). Needless to say I’m excited to make more recipes. Thank you Babita 🩷
December 23, 2022
Shrestha's cookbook features a collection of Nepalese inspired plant-based recipes. While I really wanted to like the cookbook, it was difficult to navigate & read.
January 11, 2023
I would consider this a book of photography of Nepalese food instead of a cookbook. 349 pages with 38 recipes. Lovely to read and flip through, but nothing that I was inspired to cook.
October 7, 2022
Plant- Based Himalaya, Vegan Recipes from Nepal
Author, Babita Shrestha
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @vegannepal for my absolutely gorgeous cookbook!
Despite access to millions of recipes online, I absolutely love cookbooks. I love to collect them, to admire the gorgeous pictures, and to be inspired to make something new for my family. Food is a big part of my love language. I have made several recipes from this cookbook already and they were simply delicious!
Author, Babita Shrestha
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @vegannepal for my absolutely gorgeous cookbook!
Despite access to millions of recipes online, I absolutely love cookbooks. I love to collect them, to admire the gorgeous pictures, and to be inspired to make something new for my family. Food is a big part of my love language. I have made several recipes from this cookbook already and they were simply delicious!
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