Haryana is famous for its strength and vigor. Food habits play an important role in improving immunity and strengthening the body, mind, and soul. It is a famous Indian proverb, “Desa mein des Haryana, jit doodh dahi ka khana”. It means Haryana is a blessed land with healthy food habits that include the consumption of a nutritious diet especially focused on proteins, multivitamins, and calcium (Milk and curd). Haryanvi recipes are exclusively famous for their health benefits, taste, and spices. The ingredients used in the preparation of Haryanvi dishes are easily available across the globe. Therefore, they attract the interest of every food lover. Probably, this would be the first recipe book of its type that comprises an assortment of popular Haryanvi recipes. This book alienates the interests of its readers toward Indian culture by spreading awareness about the rich legacy of Indian especially Haryanvi food. All the Haryanvi recipes included in this book are explained in a simplified and systematic manner. It will be an inspiration for every reader to develop the intention and confidence to include Haryanvi recipes in their day-to-day cooking and food habits. Henceforth, this recipe book is a modest effort to conserve the tradition and taste of Haryana for future generations. Further, the picturesque representation of the recipes will give the readers a real-life experience. The book is written, especially for the people of the Indian subcontinent and those who have an interest in Indian culture.
Dr. Pankaj Misra is presently working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Hotel Management in Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Sonepat, Haryana. Apart from rich academic experience of more than two decades in reputed academic institutions, he has rich diversified industrial experiences and corporate exposures in reputed hotels and multinational companies.
With the in-depth passion for culinary skills, he has an expertise in the Indian cuisines as well as international cuisines such as American, Italian, Continental, Chinese cuisine, etc. He has judged various culinary competitions at regional and national repute across the country. Dr. Misra completed his Ph.D. from the Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, Master degree in Tourism Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi in 2007, and completed his four-year Bachelor degree in Hotel Management from M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh in year 2000.
