The treatise is typically divided into three volumes (Paricchedas), covering everything from the properties of raw ingredients to complex recipes and dining etiquette:

Distinguishing between wholesome (Pathya) and unwholesome (Apathya) foods based on an individual's constitution. Where to Find the Bhojanakutuhalam PDF

Raghunatha Pandita composed this work under the patronage of the Maratha rulers of Tanjore. His work is unique because it combines references from classical texts like the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita with the regional food habits and recipes prevalent during his era. The title itself, Bhojanakutuhalam , literally translates to "Curiosity about Food," reflecting a deep inquiry into how what we eat affects our body and mind.