Steeped in Indo-Persian heritage, Khazana, which means 'treasure trove' is Urdu, is inspired by the ancient cookery methods and flavours of the Mughals, whose empire stretched over the Indian subcontinent for hundreds of years and whose influence is still felt today. Yellow Kite says it “combines Saliha’s passion for creating mouth-watering recipes with her knowledge as a doctor about what we should eat to stay healthy”. The more diversely we eat, the lower our risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, and the more enhanced our immunity. She was educated at Beaconsfield High School for girls (Grammar School for girls) and studied Medicine at Kings College graduating in 2012.

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She began cooking at the age of 12 and was heavily influenced by the Kashmiri style of cooking of her maternal grandmother and mother. Saliha Mahmood Ahmed has drawn on this rich legacy, as well as her own family traditions and travels to this part of the world, to create a unique blend of south-east Asian, Persian and central Asian food and flavours. This is not a diet book, but it is packed full of very useful, often incredible, and even fun topics, as well as super yummy recipes, as you would expect from a MasterChef champion. Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed is a Gastroenterology Doctor, winner of MasterChef 2017 and author of Foodology and Khazana, which won the Observer Food Monthly Best Cookbook of the Year 2019.Through these recipes I wish to teach families the far-reaching benefits of eating a gut-healthy diet. Have you ever thought about why certain smells can make your mouth water, how the texture of food can impact your taste and why some foods can make you bloat?

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It is an unapologetic celebration of what I believe to be the most amazing organ of the body, that will enhance and enlighten the way you cook and eat. This is a great book for anyone who wants to cook a very tasty supper that hits the spot and also get to know their bodies, moods and emotions better. Read about how we’ll protect and use your data in our Privacy Notice. With Recipes that range from the simple to the sumptuous, Khazana is a future classic for modern cooks who want to discover a delicious new culinary style. Inspired by Mughal design, the artwork in Khazana celebrates the glorious Mughal era in all its majesty and magnificence.

Gut-friendly breakfasts, immune-boosting lunches, quick family suppers and a host of simple, mostly plant-based dishes make up this colourful collection of recipes. In The Kitchen Prescription, gastroenterologist Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed draws on her love of good food and her expertise in gut health to create 101 recipes that are easy to make, incredibly delicious to eat and will effortlessly keep your gut and digestion in tip-top condition.