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NEW RELEASE | FOOD & CULTURE
Mitahara
A Journey of Flavours, Memories, and Creativity
By Lavanya | Published by Ink and Ideas Publication House
Some books teach you recipes. This one teaches you to cook with memory.
Ink and Ideas Publication House is proud to announce the release of Mitahara, a celebration of food by Lavanya, founder of the beloved kitchen-and-culture blog of the same name. Born in Andhra Pradesh, raised in Bhilai, and now living in Abu Dhabi, Lavanya brings a culinary journey shaped by three distinct worlds into one thoughtfully curated collection.
About the Book
Mitahara connects the past and the present through food. The book brings together traditional recipes, modern favourites, and creative fusion dishes, designed for everyday cooking as much as for special occasions. Rooted in the flavours of home, it preserves timeless classics passed down through generations while also opening the door to innovation, introducing contemporary methods and global influences that add freshness to familiar meals.
What sets Mitahara apart is its clarity. Every recipe is crafted with simplicity in mind, making it easy for home cooks to recreate authentic tastes with confidence, whether reviving forgotten traditions, experimenting with new combinations, or blending cultures on a single plate. As Lavanya puts it, this is more than a recipe collection; it is a journey of flavours, memories, and creativity, encouraging every cook to experiment, explore, and find joy in the everyday act of cooking.
About the Author
Lavanya is the founder of Mitahara, a kitchen and culture blog inspired by her love for cooking and nourishing her family. Her diverse upbringing across Andhra Pradesh, Bhilai, and now Abu Dhabi shows up on every page of the book, reflected in a style that moves fluidly among tradition, modernity, and fusion.
Guided by the principles of mindful, balanced eating, Lavanya creates dishes that are simple, flavourful, and wholesome. As a mother of picky eaters, she has spent years finding creative ways to hide vegetables and make meals both healthy and appealing practical wisdom that runs throughout Mitahara. Through her work, she hopes to inspire others to enjoy home cooking, explore new flavours, and rediscover the simple pleasure of a well-made meal.
About Ink and Ideas Publication House
Mitahara reflects exactly the kind of heartfelt, personal storytelling Ink and Ideas is proud to support, work that brings tradition and creativity together with warmth and authenticity. As a publishing house committed to giving genuine voices the platform they deserve, Ink and Ideas continues to champion books that nourish, inspire, and connect readers to something real.
Mitahara is more than a cookbook. It is an invitation — to slow down, to cook with intention, and to find joy in every meal.
Mitahara is available now.
Explore more at mit-ahara.com
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/8199393947
Website Link: https://inkandideaspublication.com/product/mitahara-recipes-for-a-healthy-soul/
