Sapna Punjabi's Perfect Bite | Ayurveda, Dal Chawal, and Finding Balance Through Heritage

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 traditionsEveryday ways to bring Ayurveda practices into your kitchenThe importance of rituals, family, and storytelling in foodHow she built a business rooted in heritage and wellnessThis 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! Subscribe to The Perfect Bite podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! Want to watch the entire episode? Head here to our YouTube!You can follow us on social media @perfectbitepod and visit our site www.theperfectbitepod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.