Flatiron Books Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen

I can't rave about this cookbook enough. Where to start? I'd eaten Indian food very few times before cooking from this book--always chicken tikka masala and the occasional samosa. But I'm an avid home cook and heard so many great things about how easy, accessible and fresh these recipes are that I knew I had to try it out. I'm so happy I bought a copy for myself. About 4 months into owning this book, it's already taken a beating and I'm finding new recipes to catch my eye all the time. The rice recipe alone is worth the price of the book--I finally understand how to cook a perfect batch of rice! If you follow Sodha's instructions, you'll never make bad rice again. The Worker's Curry is stunningly comforting, and a cheap vegan dinner to boot. The Chaat salad is mind-blowingly delicious and fresh. The Chili Paneer tastes like the ultimate state fair food I have always dreamed of, except I made it in my own kitchen. My boyfriend and I ate the whole batch in one sitting, shamelessly. The Cilantro Chicken is so quick, easy, and flavorful that I've already made it three times. AND HER ICE CREAMS! Folks, the ice cream recipes are also totally worth the cost of the book. I don't own an ice cream maker, and I don't need to, because Sodha's ice cream recipes are still perfectly rich, creamy and delicious without one. She walks you through how to churn the ice cream by hand, with luscious results. I have a batch of the Fennel Seed Ice Cream in my freezer right now and am already thinking of so many ways her basic ice cream recipe could be customized. All that to say, I truly cannot recommend this cookbook enough. Sodha truly knows how to write for the home cook--there is no pretension or extra, confusing steps here. None of these recipes are difficult and most are quick enough to make on a weeknight. In fact, I'm trying out her Pav Bhaji tonight and I can't wait, because I already know it will be delicious. I'm anxiously awaiting the US release of Fresh India, Sodha's second cookbook, but until then I'm thrilled to work my way through the rest of this lovely book.

This book is a keeper. Beautiful photos. Amazing recipes. I've been cooking Indian food for 20 years. This book is special. So lovely. Well written, and so authentic. Already made 3 of the recipes and dinner with my friends was a real success. The descriptions for every recipe are so kind and sweet. If you really love good food this book will be on your cookbook permanent cookbook shelf.

I felt compelled to write a review of this incredible cookbook after hosting a dinner party of 10 last night making dishes from this book. I made raita, chutneys, pistachio and yogurt curry with chicken tikka and a veg dish (pav bhaji) and even made the naan. The dishes were such a hit that even I was blown away by the flavours! Everyone loved them and they asked where I got the recipes. I’m one of those home cooks that reads cookbooks from cover to cover. You just get a better sense of the author and their cooking tips, experience better rather than picking recipes at random. This little gem is full of useful tips (e.g. how to properly make basmati rice (it is incredible and easier than what I was doing), making and preserving chutneys (the cilantro chutney is amazing!!!!) and even ways of Indian cuisine that adds insight into this delicious area of the world. Plus, you get dessert recipes that pale in comparison to the ones you get in the restaurants. The author’s love for the authenticity as well as making it more convenient and accessible is evident throughout. It is truly an a amazing cookbook that I will be using A LOT! Curries are not complicated if you follow her advice and you can easily make a quick curry dish packed with flavour on a busy weeknight. If you love Indian food, you must buy this book. Every accolade and award it has received is definitely well earned!

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