Mithai: Indian Sweets Made Easy
Kumud Dwivedi
Mithai is a celebration of India’s extraordinary legacy of sweets – a journey through history, ritual, and flavour brought together for the homecook. From laddoos and jalebis to royal Mughal confections and regional classics, this book explores how mithai shapes India’s celebrations, memories, and everyday life. Written by an accomplished chef and author with a deep understanding of India’s culinary traditions, it offers recipes, techniques, and stories that honour and reimagine the country’s sweetest heritage.
Kumud Dwivedi is a passionate patisserie chef, baking sorcerer, and food photographer who generously shares her learnings from years of study, travel, and culinary exploration. Born into a Punjabi family where food was central and dessert essential, her love for baking began early – poring over second-hand international magazines and experimenting in her mother’s kitchen. This book is both a collection of memories and a tribute to everyone and every dessert that has inspired her along the way.