--- product_id: 221666907 title: "Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking" brand: "krish ashok" price: "S$19" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/221666907-masala-lab-the-science-of-indian-cooking store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Compact & travel-friendly Master Maillard & flavor layers Science-backed cooking insights Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking **Brand:** krish ashok **Price:** S$19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔍 Decode the magic of Indian cooking—because your kitchen deserves a little science! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking by krish ashok - **How much does it cost?** S$19 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/221666907-masala-lab-the-science-of-indian-cooking) ## Best For - krish ashok enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted krish ashok brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Portable Kitchen Lab:** Compact design perfect for book lovers on the go or frequent travelers. - • **Elevate Your Cooking IQ:** Transform traditional recipes with scientific rationale for deeper, richer flavors. - • **Unlock Culinary Chemistry:** Discover the science behind every Indian cooking technique and ingredient. - • **Beyond Recipes, Into Mastery:** Move past rote cooking—learn why each step matters to perfect your dishes. - • **Join a Flavor-Forward Community:** Be part of a growing tribe of curious cooks who blend tradition with science. ## Overview Masala Lab by Krish Ashok is a compact, engaging book that explores the scientific principles behind Indian cooking. It demystifies traditional techniques and ingredients, empowering readers to cook with deeper understanding and creativity. Highly rated and perfect for curious food enthusiasts and travelers alike, it transforms the kitchen into a playground of flavor experimentation. ## Description Ever wondered why your grandmother threw a teabag into the pressure cooker while boiling chickpeas, or why she measured using the knuckle of her index finger? Why does a counter-intuitive pinch of salt make your kheer more intensely flavourful? What is the Maillard reaction and what does it have to do with fenugreek? What does your high-school chemistry knowledge, or what you remember of it, have to do with perfectly browning your onions? Masala Lab by Krish Ashok is a science nerd's exploration of Indian cooking with the ultimate aim of making the reader a better cook and turning the kitchen into a joyful, creative playground for culinary experimentation. Just like memorizing an equation might have helped you pass an exam but not become a chemist, following a recipe without knowing its rationale can be a sub-optimal way of learning how to cook. Exhaustively tested and researched, and with a curious and engaging approach to food, Krish Ashok puts together the one book the Indian kitchen definitely needs, proving along the way that your grandmother was right all along. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | 0143451375 | | Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.78 x 21.59 cm | | Isbn 10 | 0875425011 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0143451372 | | Item Weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print Length | 280 pages | | Publication Date | 15 April 2021 | | Publisher | India Penguin | ## Images ![Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BGNqBFZmL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great insight into the science behind Indian cooking. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 October 2024* It is a great enjoyable read with mild humour to make the read more interesting and enjoyable.... some did make me smile.If you are looking for a cookbook of recipes, then this is not it. There are loads of them elsewhere. But, if you are looking for the why and how to do it better with valid reasons, then this is that book. I always wanted to know why this order or that and why sometimes my cooking goes bitter. I learned that Indian cooking has layers of flavour to give that depth.Now, it makes sense. And now I can use this with all my other cooking ideas and cookbook recipes and adapt it with what I have now learned to make it taste better than before. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wait *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 August 2024* I had this sent to my daughter in England. She'll read it first. My turn will be in November.I heard the author talking on BBC radio and thought the book might be interesting, and not just applicable to South Asian food. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written science book, but alas no magic recipe for biryani *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 17 March 2021* Pros, well written amusing book about the science of food cooking generally.The downs, well that's my own fault, I fell for the news story that making biryani is a science, not the authors fault as that's not what is promised by him, what he does do is explain the science and mechanics of a good biryani and many other dishes but sadly not the magic recipe, but that is hard as there will be many versions of it. Hopefully my pursuit of the perfect biryani will be helped by the science I have learned. Great for beginners, but I think old hands in the kitchen know this through experience( I am an old hand), but you are never too old to learn something new.Buy it to understand the cooking process of all food items, don't buy it for the magic biryani recipe if that's all you are looking for. ## Frequently Bought Together - Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking - The Science of Spice: Understand Flavor Connections and Revolutionize Your Cooking - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/221666907-masala-lab-the-science-of-indian-cooking](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/221666907-masala-lab-the-science-of-indian-cooking) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-10-07*