The Illustrated Masala Lab: Beautiful New Edition of the Bestselling Book on the Science of Indian Cooking

This is an outstanding, well-researched book on the science behind Indian cooking. Readers expecting a spice-focused book may be a little disappointed to find that only around 30 of the 293 pages discuss spices. Most of the content explores the science of rice, fats, sugar, meat, cookware, and heat — all in great detail. The book contains only sketches, no photographs. Also, the hardcover edition uses smaller and thinner fonts. So I found the paperback version more comfortable to read. Contents in both the editions are same. Despite these minor issues, this is an excellent and enlightening read.

Good book 5*

The content in the book is quite good but the quality of the pages in the book is quite bad. Pages are yellow and has a very rough feeling.

The book is a brilliant read not only for cooking enthusiasts but for anyone who'd enjoy a science lesson with a touch of wit. It explains the science behind Indian cooking in layman's terms, you don't need to be a science graduate to understand. I wish my science teachers in school had explained this simply. I love the idea that on which the book is based - that while Indian cooking is treated as a complex art, one that cannot be taught unless it has been passed down to you from your ancestors, if you understand the science that goes behind it then it is not difficult to master. The book aptly notes that lack of proper documentation of Indian cooking techniques, noting the 'why' behind them, is what makes everyone wary of it. The amount of research that's gone into making this book is so evident. A treat to read!

This book answers lot of my questions / queries which were open since I dwelled into the cooking world ☺️

Good quality and Content. Bought from COCOBLU RETAIL LIMITED, They never Disappoint me.

This was a gift for someone and THEY LOVED IT SO SO MUCH! Its a brilliant read! AMAZING WORK KRISH

A very well thought and written, if you like science and cooking. You will love this book.

Nice science oriented cooking explanation. Also very good on youtube

Excellent content. I first borrowed the older edition from the library to see how I liked it & then liked it so much, so bought this newer edition. I loved how Krish breaks down scientific processes into easy-to-understand concepts. I now cook eggs better, prep my meals better & even cook more efficiently than before! A must-have for anyone who's curious about the why's of cooking.