Radhi Devlukia-Shetty announces her first cookbook ‘JoyFull’.Photo:Kelsey LapollaRadhi Devlukia-Shetty’supcoming cookbookis meant to be “so much more than just a cookbook.“The creator and self-taught cook will publish her upcoming title,JoyFull, on Feb. 27, 2024, PEOPLE can reveal exclusively.“I want it to be a guide, something that connects people back to their own bodies and the food they eat,” says Devlukia-Shetty, who has a degree in Ayurvedic nutrition. “A place where I can share the tools and practices I have learned and used that transformed my relationship with myself, food and nature.”Simon ElementJoyFullcontains 125 plant-based recipes like red lentil dahl (a “taste of home,” she says), veggie frittata muffins, and chocolate mud pie.“I want this book to bring life and excitement into the kitchen and for people to understand their bodies deeper, to know how to use the food they eat to support and optimize their wellbeing,” she tells PEOPLE.Devlukia-Shetty, who is married to author and life-coach (and former monk)Jay Shetty, says one of the biggest misconceptions about plant-based eating is that the food has to be plain — but with her cookbook, she emphasizes “that it can be packed with flavor and vibrance.”“It’s really not what you eat, it’s how you season and flavor it,” she says. “You can take a humble potato and take yourself to different regions of the world with the spices you use.”Radhi Devlukia-Shetty InstagramDevlukia-Shetty pulled inspiration from her Indian heritage, family recipes passed down to her, and “the places I’ve travelled and lived” including the U.K., New York and Los Angeles. She ultimately had to narrow down the 185 recipes she created to the 125 that ended up in the book.“When thinking of the recipes, honestly it felt like a science experiment,” she says. “Thinking of the variety in each chapter, the sweet, the savory, the crunchy, the creamy, all the textures, colors and flavors, but ultimately all with the intention to balance health and satisfaction in each meal, and get your spice cupboard overflowing!”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Devlukia-Shetty complements her flavorful recipes with wellness practices that also spark joy, like breath work tips, her skincare routine and prayers for staying present.JoyFullwill go on sale Feb. 27, 2024, and is available forpre-order now.
Radhi Devlukia-Shetty announces her first cookbook ‘JoyFull’.Photo:Kelsey Lapolla
Kelsey Lapolla
Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’supcoming cookbookis meant to be “so much more than just a cookbook.“The creator and self-taught cook will publish her upcoming title,JoyFull, on Feb. 27, 2024, PEOPLE can reveal exclusively.“I want it to be a guide, something that connects people back to their own bodies and the food they eat,” says Devlukia-Shetty, who has a degree in Ayurvedic nutrition. “A place where I can share the tools and practices I have learned and used that transformed my relationship with myself, food and nature.”Simon ElementJoyFullcontains 125 plant-based recipes like red lentil dahl (a “taste of home,” she says), veggie frittata muffins, and chocolate mud pie.“I want this book to bring life and excitement into the kitchen and for people to understand their bodies deeper, to know how to use the food they eat to support and optimize their wellbeing,” she tells PEOPLE.Devlukia-Shetty, who is married to author and life-coach (and former monk)Jay Shetty, says one of the biggest misconceptions about plant-based eating is that the food has to be plain — but with her cookbook, she emphasizes “that it can be packed with flavor and vibrance.”“It’s really not what you eat, it’s how you season and flavor it,” she says. “You can take a humble potato and take yourself to different regions of the world with the spices you use.”Radhi Devlukia-Shetty InstagramDevlukia-Shetty pulled inspiration from her Indian heritage, family recipes passed down to her, and “the places I’ve travelled and lived” including the U.K., New York and Los Angeles. She ultimately had to narrow down the 185 recipes she created to the 125 that ended up in the book.“When thinking of the recipes, honestly it felt like a science experiment,” she says. “Thinking of the variety in each chapter, the sweet, the savory, the crunchy, the creamy, all the textures, colors and flavors, but ultimately all with the intention to balance health and satisfaction in each meal, and get your spice cupboard overflowing!”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Devlukia-Shetty complements her flavorful recipes with wellness practices that also spark joy, like breath work tips, her skincare routine and prayers for staying present.JoyFullwill go on sale Feb. 27, 2024, and is available forpre-order now.
Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’supcoming cookbookis meant to be “so much more than just a cookbook.”
The creator and self-taught cook will publish her upcoming title,JoyFull, on Feb. 27, 2024, PEOPLE can reveal exclusively.
“I want it to be a guide, something that connects people back to their own bodies and the food they eat,” says Devlukia-Shetty, who has a degree in Ayurvedic nutrition. “A place where I can share the tools and practices I have learned and used that transformed my relationship with myself, food and nature.”
Simon Element
JoyFullcontains 125 plant-based recipes like red lentil dahl (a “taste of home,” she says), veggie frittata muffins, and chocolate mud pie.
“I want this book to bring life and excitement into the kitchen and for people to understand their bodies deeper, to know how to use the food they eat to support and optimize their wellbeing,” she tells PEOPLE.
Devlukia-Shetty, who is married to author and life-coach (and former monk)Jay Shetty, says one of the biggest misconceptions about plant-based eating is that the food has to be plain — but with her cookbook, she emphasizes “that it can be packed with flavor and vibrance.”
“It’s really not what you eat, it’s how you season and flavor it,” she says. “You can take a humble potato and take yourself to different regions of the world with the spices you use.”
Radhi Devlukia-Shetty Instagram
Devlukia-Shetty pulled inspiration from her Indian heritage, family recipes passed down to her, and “the places I’ve travelled and lived” including the U.K., New York and Los Angeles. She ultimately had to narrow down the 185 recipes she created to the 125 that ended up in the book.
“When thinking of the recipes, honestly it felt like a science experiment,” she says. “Thinking of the variety in each chapter, the sweet, the savory, the crunchy, the creamy, all the textures, colors and flavors, but ultimately all with the intention to balance health and satisfaction in each meal, and get your spice cupboard overflowing!”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Devlukia-Shetty complements her flavorful recipes with wellness practices that also spark joy, like breath work tips, her skincare routine and prayers for staying present.
JoyFullwill go on sale Feb. 27, 2024, and is available forpre-order now.
source: people.com
