Food is heritage, healing, and storytelling — and in her new cookbook Dal Chawal, Sapna Punjabi brings all of that to life.
In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Sapna Punjabi — registered dietitian, culinary educator, and founder of beSPICED— to talk about her journey from Mumbai to Texas, how Ayurveda shapes her philosophy of food, and the inspiration behind her debut cookbook Dal Chawal.
Sapna shares:
- Why she wrote Dal Chawal and how it celebrates Indian food traditions
- Everyday ways to bring Ayurveda practices into your kitchen
- The importance of rituals, family, and storytelling in food
- How she built a business rooted in heritage and wellness
This episode is a beautiful reminder that food is more than fuel — it’s connection, culture, and healing.
👉 Dal Chawal is available now wherever books are sold.
You can learn more about beSPICED, Sapna’s products, Dal Chawal, and her courses at www.bespiced.com.
You can follow Sapna on Instagram @be.spiced and her YouTube channel. In California? View Sapna’s upcoming book tour dates and locations here!
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