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Simple, nourishing Indian-Kenyan-Scottish inspired recipes rooted in family tradition

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Hands That Have Nourished Generations shares the vibrant spices of Indian cuisine with the resourceful cooking traditions shaped in Kenya and the UK.

This book brings together authentic Indian recipes, budget-friendly meals, and simple techniques designed for modern life.

Rama’s Indian, Kenyan, Scottish Cookbook

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  • “For Rama, food preparation is a synthesis of pure science and profound passion. Coming from a scientific background myself, I recognise her as a truly experimental chef, a skill achieved only through a deep, almost encyclopaedic understanding of vast ingredient combinations. She navigates my gluten intolerance (my need to be 'gluten-careful') with remarkable ease, never sacrificing flavour for function. Every dish Rama presents is an invitation to an explosive culinary delight, a sensation I have termed ‘kicky fizz.’ I deeply appreciate the variety in her repertoire, with every single meal delivering a kicky fizz of the highest order.”

    - Dr. Lyn Haynes, A True Friend

  • “Dearest Rama is my late Mother's neighbour. Ramas’ cooking is an incredible taste of authentic Indian cooking full of incredible spices so flavoursome. My mother always called me up saying "Rama has handed a big bag of food over the wall." She knew I'd be in the car straight over to enjoy it. I’ve travelled India for many years, so she knew how I loved good home style Indian cooking. From her starters to desserts, I love every bite. I never share even if the bag full was for 4 people haha. I'm so excited to be able to now cook Ramas’ recipes as like myself she cooks with love in all her dishes. I’ve been grateful for all the years she has cooked for my family. Thank you Rama all the very best with your incredible cookbook.”

    - Gillian Young, Owner of Shack, Dundee

  • “I had a wonderful experience learning from cooking class teacher, Rama Rajput. She has excellent knowledge of healthy eating and advanced cooking techniques. Her understanding of nutritious cooking is truly impressive, and she explains everything in a very clear and practical way. I also learned cake decorating from her, and she taught it beautifully with great patience and skill. Rama teaches in a very nice, polite, and kind manner, which makes the class comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. She even brought her own fresh ingredients, including green vegetables and sprouts, to demonstrate healthy recipes. At the end of the class, we were able to take some tasty samples home, which was a lovely touch. I highly recommend Rama to anyone who wants to learn healthy cooking and baking from someone with advanced knowledge and a very kind teaching style. She is a wonderful teacher and a very warm person. She is now settled in Scotland, and anyone learning from her there will be very lucky!”

    - Prafula, Rama’s Student

  • “My experience: joining the Indian healthy cooking class was a very informative and educational experience, due to that fact that it was based on a healthier option, which interested me, because that was what most people was turning towards. Rama incorporated not only healthy foods, but she also covered, the history of the spices she used and how to store them. When followed correctly the recipes always turned out the same each time and are very delicious.”

    - Jean, Rama’s Student

  • “Your home-cooked food is honestly one of my favourite things. There’s something about the way you make it that just feels comforting and real, never overdone, just full of flavour and care. The chickpea curry and fish curry are firm favourites in our house, along with freshly made breads. I always look forward to them, and they never disappoint.”

    -  James Allan, Friend in Rama’s Scottish Community

  • “Rama’s love of food, family and friends is palpable in this powerful cookbook where she dances with amazing tastes that create delicious and nutritious foods that feed our bodies, minds and souls. [Rama has woven a delectable tapestry of food choices that reflect her vast experience cooking and expert use of spices with her deep love and joy.] This is a powerful combination! In a single cooking lesson, Rama helped to elevate and inspire the way my daughter and I each cook. The memories of the joyful preparation, laughter, easy to follow recipes and delectable food have lasted long after that single lesson. We are deeply grateful to Rama and think of her each time we use her recipes. I think of it as reciprocal blessings. Rama’s legacy includes the power of her love and this cookbook, which helps us to reclaim our Divine birthright--cooking and eating delicious, nutritious food made with the miracles of Mother Nature’s ingredients combined with her and now our love and joy.”

    -  Chris Wood, Friend in Rama’s Scottish Community

Rama, with Master Chef, Pankaj Bhadouria

A guest is a form of God, and every plate served carries gratitude, intention, and love. No one leaves my home without a meal."

— Rama Rajput

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