As human beings, we are hard-wired for connection. Gathering around a table feeds that need. It's a place where bonds are reaffirmed and where breaking bread together actually breaks down barriers. The most lasting human relationships are formed around the table, rooted by love.

The Journey is a celebration of Naqiyah Mayat's efforts to preserve the art of Indian cooking while learning her own culinary style. It is indeed a journey of growth, from a personal as well as professional perspective. This collection of both simple and decadent Indian recipes is a mix of nostalgia with a modern twist, showing how the essence of Indian cooking can be transferred across generations (and cultures), with each adding a uniqueness of style, taste and presentation.