Short Story
A Kitchen of One’s Own is a celebration of the modern Indian homecook. This book, a Goya X Nivaala collaboration, is part-cookbook, part-journal. With vivid, evocative watercolours by Zainab Tambawalla, this collector’s item designed by Nivaala, with recipes from Goya’s community, is sure to be a much-loved addition to your collection. With recipes that are rooted in tradition, yet accessible to those stretched for time, this book is the result of 6 years of collecting heirloom recipes from communities around the country. We believe that the real stars of the Indian culinary story are the home cooks, and A Kitchen of One’s Own is an attempt to place them front and centre.
Through Nivaala’s stunning journal section, A Kitchen of One’s Own also aims to celebrate the reader’s own family recipes, with ample space to add notes and recipes from their own repertoire — making this book a thoughtful gift to pass down through generations.
FAQs about the Product
How many family recipes does it include?
It has 41 recipes from families across different regions in India, and each family has been credited. The book also includes space for the reader to include recipes from their own collection.
Are prices inclusive of taxes?
Yes, prices are inclusive of taxes.
How many recipe logs does it include?
There are 20 recipe logs to write down your own family recipes
What does the recipe log include?
The recipe log includes:
- Heirloom indicator which tells you which generation does the recipe belong
- Recipe name and kitchen it belongs to
- Space to capture the memory associated with the specific recipe
- Space to write ingredients and instructions
A Kitchen of One’s Own — Cookbook & Recipe Journal

Story
Nivaala, through it’s exquisite heirloom recipe journal, filled with beautiful watercolour illustrations, is a brand that encourages people, to learn and share their family dishes and the stories that come with it — a preservation of both family recipes and heritage.
When Shruti Taneja lost her mother a few years ago, she came to the realisation that sometimes, with the death of a loved one, an entire culinary repertoire can be lost. Nivaala was created to encourage people to learn family recipes, document them and ultimately, incorporate them into their lives, like pieces of jewellery, or carefully preserved saris, handed down through the generations.
Goya is an award-winning food & culture publication that has been instrumental in shaping the food media landscape of India. At Goya, Aysha Tanya and Anisha Oommen have a similar passion for documenting heirloom recipes, and have spent the last 6 years collecting recipes from communities around the country, and creating a rich digital archive of the culinary heritage of India.
Our Target audience and consumer needs
There is a growing interest in Indian regional cooking, and this book has been curated for that audience. Cookbooks are no longer simply about sharing recipes — they are about evoking a mood, a lifestyle, or a slice of life within a particular section of society. With A Kitchen of One’s Own, we hope to offer an audience that is keenly interested in food, a chance to learn more about the many cultures and cuisines that comprise modern India today. But this book is also a wonderful window for anyone who is curious about food, cooking and culture, to begin their journey.
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Like all products, this product also comes with its set of risks and challenges. One of the biggest challenges is that the campaign does not succeed and the backer might lose their money. However, if the fundraising goal is met, then the reward will be shipped to the backers’ address.
Challenges might also emerge during production and logistics, leading to untimely delivery and other such issues.
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Do you deliver worldwide?
Yes, everywhere in the world.
What is the cost of shipping?
Domestic shipping at Rs.90 and international shipping at Rs.999
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However, we have assigned a “Campaign Success Probability Score” to help you assess the success probability of each campaign. A higher score equates to a higher possibility for success and lower risk. This campaign has been assigned a campaign success probability score of 85.
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When will the book be delivered?
Estimated date of delivery is September 2022
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Rewards

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-Set of 5 art print recipe cards.
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-One A3 print featuring a recipe illustration by Zainab Tambawalla.
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-Set of 5 recipe cards.
-One print featuring a recipe illustration by Zainab Tambawalla.
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-A meal with the founders of Goya & Nivaala.
-Your family recipe will be featured in the book.
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-Your name will be carried in the Acknowledgements page, for your generous contribution to making this dream a reality.
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-One copy of the book. It carries 41 recipes from families across India and 20 recipe logs to add your own recipes.
-Your family recipe will be featured in the book.
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