Bespiced

Integrating the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with western nutritional science to make it practical for the modern living.

Sapna Punjabi-Gupta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and an Ayurvedic Practitioner with over 14 years of combined experience and practice. Sapna believes in the healing power of food and spices and the profound effects they have on our body, mind and soul. She is the founder of beSPICED and integrates the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with western nutritional science to make it practical for the modern living. Sapna has been spreading the message of vegetarian nutrition and Ayurveda through interactive cooking workshops, wellness talks and her line of heirloom spice products.

09/23/2025

✨ California Tour • Event 4/11 ✨

What a beautiful afternoon of chai and conversation shared in the warmest of company. This private gathering was co-hosted so thoughtfully by and Kay Sheth, who welcomed me and Dal Chawal with open hearts.

A heartfelt thank you to Kay for opening her beautiful home, and to Vandana—my fellow RD, sister in spirit, and dear friend—for lifting me up and creating the space to share my story. Together, they invited such a gracious and welcoming community, making the afternoon feel like family.

It’s in intimate circles like these, over cups of chai and heartfelt conversation, that the spirit of Dal Chawal truly shines—connection, nourishment, and the joy of gathering. 🌿☕📚✨

09/22/2025

✨ California Tour • Event 3/11 ✨

What a soul-nourishing weekend it was at Feast & Flourish in 's healing sanctuary. Together we shared a meal, learned, and connected through an Ayurvedic feast that was as much about wisdom and community as it was about food.

We closed the evening with a Vedic Fire Ceremony, honoring the Fall Equinox and the sacred time of Pitru Paksh. Sitting by the flames, offering prayers for our ancestors, and igniting intentions for the season ahead was a powerful reminder of the eternal thread that ties past, present, and future.

My heart, belly, and spirit feel deeply replenished after this gathering of food, ritual, and community. Joan, thank you for holding this sacred space with me—you are truly a soul sister. And to all who came, shared, and tended the fire with us, I carry your warmth and energy with me as this California journey continues. 🌿🔥✨

09/08/2025

✨ Feast & Flourish ✨

I’m so excited to be heading to California next week, and deeply grateful to begin my Dal Chawal book tour in the healing sanctuary of my dear soul sister, of . When I visited Joan last winter, I was embraced with such love and generosity by her community—it planted the very seed for this tour and I can't believe how beautifully this has all shaped up.

Together, Joan and I have created two very special afternoons of food, ritual, and community:

📅 Saturday, Sept 20 — Seasons of the Soul
🌿 An afternoon of Ayurvedic wisdom and renewal, flowing into an elaborate plant-based dinner prepared by both of us.
🛍️ A soulful Mingle & Market, featuring treasures from beSPICED and handcrafted offerings from Dakeeni Apothecary.
🔥 We’ll end the evening with a sacred Vedic Fire Ceremony, honoring the Fall Equinox and the holy time of Pitru Paksh—a space to offer gratitude to our ancestors, set intentions, and welcome the new season.

📅 Sunday, Sept 21 — Savor & Spice
🥘 A hands-on Ayurvedic Culinary Masterclass in Joan’s warm home kitchen—for those longing to dive deeper into Ayurvedic cooking and experience recipes that blend family tradition, timeless wisdom, and modern nourishment.

This weekend is more than an event—it’s an immersion, a celebration, and a reminder of the sacredness of gathering.

💛 Please click the link in bio or visit bespiced.com/feast-and-flourish to sign up. We can’t wait to welcome you.

📍 The Dakeeni Sanctuary, (address shared upon registration)
Orange County, CA
📅 September 20 & 21

09/03/2025

✨ Heading Your Way, California! ✨

This September, I’ll be bringing my debut cookbook Dal Chawal: 85 Vegetarian Indian Recipes Combining the Power of Dal and Rice to the West Coast. As a first-time author, this tour feels like a dream come true.

Over 11 days and 12 events—some public, some private—I’ll be sharing Dal Chawal in so many ways:

🌿 Ayurvedic wellness immersions
🥘 Cooking demos
📚 Book talks in beloved bookstores
🏛️ Gatherings in library and community spaces
🎨 Events in inspiring design spaces
🏡 Special intimate gatherings in homes

📍 Los Angeles / Orange County
📍 San Francisco & Bay Area
📍 San Luis Obispo

Each stop is an opportunity to celebrate the comfort, nourishment, and timeless wisdom of Dal Chawal in community. More than just book signings, these events are a chance to connect, cook together, and share stories of food that anchors us.

💛 Save the dates, share with friends, and help me spread the word—California, I can’t wait to see you! 💛

08/08/2025

✨ Guided Indian Grocery Tour + Traditional Thali Lunch ✨

Curious about Indian food but not sure where to start? On Sunday, August 17th, join me for a delicious and educational experience - a traditional vegetarian sit-down thali lunch at a newly opened restaurant (featuring a few dishes from my cookbook Dal Chawal), followed by a guided tour of a local Indian grocery store in Dallas.

We’ll explore the aisles together as I share pantry essentials, tips for storing and using spices, grains, legumes, and lentils, and how these ingredients bring flavor and nourishment to any vegetarian kitchen ❤️.

You’ll also receive a helpful info packet—and can purchase a signed copy of Dal Chawal at a special event price when you register.

💛 This one is extra special - it happens to be on my birthday and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with food, conversation, and community.

🗓 Sunday, August 17
🕚 11 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location details shared with registered guests
🎟 Limited spots—[Link in Bio]

08/06/2025

August always feels like a fresh chapter - full of possibility, celebration, and a little chaos too. It’s my birthday month, back-to-school season, and a time to say yes to joy, take new chances, and soak up time with my kids before routines return.

Since the book was released this spring, it’s been a season of beautiful momentum -- book talks, cooking demos, TV segments, generous reviews, and heartfelt tags from readers across the country and even across continents. This summer, I let myself slow down, spending more time in my own kitchen, cooking just for joy, and savoring the quiet. These little moments, these everyday meals, have been filling my cup in all the ways that matter.

And now…I’m ready to step back out and share more of Dal Chawal with the world.

✨ California, I’m coming!
Starting September 18, I’ll be heading to Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Bay Area for the next leg of the Dal Chawal tour—bringing stories, recipes, and conversation your way.

💛 💛💛 If you're in California, or know someone who might want to host a private event, author gathering, or bring a community together around food - please reach out. Let’s bring Dal Chawal to as many tables as possible 💛💛💛

Swipe through to see what’s been simmering lately in my kitchen. From slow afternoons to shared plates, this season has reminded me how much beauty lives in everyday cooking.

# beSPICED

06/15/2025

Immigrant voices carry more than stories. They carry strength, memory, and the quiet courage to keep going.

Last night was a powerful reminder of the stories that surround us. Listening to the journeys of my fellow awardees and standing among them was both humbling and deeply affirming.

To receive the Immigrant Journey Award with my mom and kids by my side and dear friends in the room was incredibly special. In a time when so many immigrant families are facing fear, barriers, and invisibility, this gathering felt like a quiet act of affirmation.

Our stories matter. Our journeys matter. And showing up for ourselves and each other matters.

Thank you to for creating a space where immigrant voices are not only seen but celebrated. Thank you for hosting the awards gala at your inspiring facility. And to my friends who came to stand beside me. Thank you for holding me through this journey.

06/12/2025

Still soaking this in—Dal Chawal was featured in

To be featured by one of India's most respected and longstanding news platforms—publishing since 1878 with a combined digital and print readership of around 60 million—is a dream come true.

Thank you, Nidhi, for capturing the heart of Dal Chawal so thoughtfully—how this humble bowl holds generations of healing, heritage, and everyday comfort in every spoonful.

Thank you to The Hindu for this heartfelt spotlight.

📖 Read the full article via the link in bio—or dive in here:
https://www.thehindu.com/food/features/dal-chawal-sapna-punjabi-indian-comfort-food-ayurveda/article69674372.ece

06/06/2025

✨ Honored. Grateful. Humbled. ✨

I’m incredibly honored to be one of the recipients of the 2025 Immigrant Journey Award—a recognition that feels deeply personal and meaningful.

As a first-generation immigrant from Mumbai, India, this journey has been about honoring where I come from while building something meaningful in the place I now call home. I came here to pursue graduate studies in nutrition, worked as a clinical dietitian for years, and slowly began shaping my path—founding beSPICED and writing Dal Chawal as a way to bring together tradition, healing, and home.

This award feels like a full-circle moment—not just for me, but for the quiet strength behind every immigrant story. The early days of uncertainty, the longing for familiarity, and the determination to build something meaningful from it all.

💛 I’d love for you to join me at the Immigrant Journey Awards Gala as we honor these shared journeys and celebrate community, resilience, and culture.

🎟️ Tickets available now—link in bio!

05/14/2025

Dallas friends! 📚✨

Next week, I’m so excited to be at for a special Dal Chawal event! It’s a public, free-to-attend evening filled with stories, food, and community.

I’ll be sharing insights from the book, signing copies, and of course, bringing some delicious food tastings inspired by Dal Chawal. Plus, I’m honored to have my dear friend Soudary Kittivong-Greenbaum moderating the evening. As friends with shared AAPI heritage, we’ll be diving into conversations about food, culture, and the powerful connections that nourish us.

Supporting indie bookstores means the world to me, and I’d love for you to join us! You can preorder your copy of Dal Chawal through to support this amazing local spot.

📅 Wednesday, May 21 | 6 PM
📍 Interabang Books, Dallas
🎟️ Free to attend—bring your friends!

Mark your calendars, and let’s make it an evening filled with good food, great stories, and community love. See you there!

05/12/2025

Starting the week with gratitude after seeing Dal Chawal featured in such a heartfelt article by in D Magazine

Thank you, Eve, for sharing the story of this book with such warmth and thoughtfulness. It’s amazing to see how this book is resonating with so many, connecting people to the heart of Indian comfort food, and celebrating the stories and traditions that come with it.

I’m beyond grateful for all the love and support—every message, every tag, every photo shared makes this journey even more special. Please keep them coming and help me share Dal Chawal with even more kitchens around the world!

Take a moment to read the full article and see the story behind the book.

From my kitchen to yours, may Dal Chawal fill your heart and home. 💛
Images in the article by Jill Broussard and Nitya Jain

Link: https://shorturl.at/HFs6Q

05/11/2025

Happy Mother's Day mom and to all the hands that nourish us, the land that protects us, the kitchens that feed us, and the hearts that hold us. 💛

Wishing love and warmth to all the mothers and mother figures who make life richer, one meal and one memory at a time.

📸 .jn

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