The Lucknow Kayastha cuisine comes from the Ganga-Jamuni tradition, bearing testament to the confluence of various empires that came to Lucknow. The cuisine is influenced by the AwadhiPersian culture, and reflects the rich multicultural legacy of Lucknow. The recipes in this book are seasonal, sustainable, and satisfying; using and celebrating local produce, meats and vegetables alike. Recipes that translate into every day food of the highest standard. But also dishes that can be proudly served to the most demanding of guests. For every non-vegetarian dish on the table, there is a vegetarian counterpart, and vice versa. The dishes rely on basic, easily available ingredients with easy-tofollow steps that can be replicated by novices and seasoned cooks alike. The dishes in a Lucknow Kayastha household are tempered and cooked with a gentle, restrained hand and ensures that the vegetable, the dal or the meat remains the star, and is not overwhelmed by spice or overcooking. Bringing together taste, appearance, and nourishment, the recipes in this book would delight a contemporary nutritionist!