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Healthy Indian  by Monisha Bharadwaj
People often see Indian food as greasy, fatty and labour-intensive, but everyday Indian home cooking is neither unhealthy nor difficult to prepare. Monisha Bharadwaj will prove that it is in fact a highly nutritious, gentle cuisine that has always included natural and whole foods such as whole wheat flour, raw cane sugar, lots of vegetables, beans, lentils and any number of healing spices. Indian eating is based on the ancient science of Ayurveda, a system of holistic living that is the oldest form of medicine known to man. Broken down into straightforward chapters – curries, dry dishes, light one-pot meals, salads and raitas, chutneys and relishes, drinks and sweets – “Healthy Indian in Minutes” will give readers the tips and strategies th

Paperback,  160 pp,  $34.99. Buy now

Anjum’s New Indian  by Anjum Anand
Following the huge success of Anjum’s television debut in BBC’s Indian Food Made Easy, the same team came together again for a new series and accompanying book, which focused on regional Indian cooking. The book includes features on the cooking of different regions, as well as suggestions for menus and entertaining

Paperback,  256 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

Indian Takeaway  by Hardeep Singh Kohli
As a boy, Hardeep Singh Kohli knew where home was: Glasgow. But everyone else always assumed he was Indian. Because surely he couldn’t be British, with his brown skin and turban? Thirty years later, Hardeep sets out on a journey to discover where he is really from. His story is as hilarious as it is moving

Paperback,  304 pp,  $25.95. Buy now

Eating India  by Chitrita Banerji
In Eating India, the award-winning writer Chitrita Banerji takes us on a thrilling journey through a national food formed by generations of arrivals, assimilations and conquests. In mouth-watering prose, she explores how each wave of newcomers brought innovative new ways to combine the subcontinent’s rich native spices, poppy seeds, saffron and mustard with the vegetables, fish, grains and pulses that are the staples of the Indian kitchen. Along the way, she visits traditional weddings, tiffin rooms, city markets, roadside cafes and tribal villages, to find out how India’s turbulent history has shaped its people and its cuisine. Beautifully illustrated throughout, Eating India will stand as an authority on Indian food for years to come

Paperback,  288 pp,  $24.99. Buy now

India’s Vegetarian Cooking  by Monisha Bharadwaj
Indian cuisine is one of the most popular forms of cooking in the world today but, as Monisha Bharadwaj shows, the myriad regional varieties of healthy and exotic recipes have yet to be discovered by many Western kitchens. Vegetarian cooking goes from strength to strength as meat scares increase and knowledge about healthy vegetarian alternatives expands – this book offers flavoursome and exotic dishes to brighten up your vegetarian repertoire. Encompassing the entire range of Indian cooking, from Kashmiri-style aubergines in the North, to smoky lentils with tomato in the South, via everything from chapatis to chutneys, this is an inexhaustible and indispensable guide. Whether you want a snack, a quick lunch or a lavish meal, this book will

Paperback,   $35.00. Buy now

660 Curries  by Raghavan Iyer
Curry is Salmon with Garlic and Turmeric. Curry is Grilled Chicken with Cashew-Tomato Sauce. Curry is Asparagus with Tomato and Crumbled Paneer. Curry is Lamb with Yellow Split Peas, Chunky Potatoes with Spinach, Tamarind Shrimp with Coconut Milk. Curry is vivid flavours, seasonal ingredients, a kaleidoscope of spices. 660 Curries is the gateway to the world of Indian cooking, demystifying one of the world’s great cuisines. There are appetisers, main courses and hundreds of vegetable dishes – Chunky Potatoes with Golden Raisins, Baby Eggplant Stuffed with Cashew Nuts and Spices. There are traditional, regional curries from around the subcontinent and contemporary curries. Plus biryanis, breads, rice dishes, raitas, spice pastes and blends.

Paperback,  700 pp,  $37.95. Buy now

Healthy Indian Cooking for Diabetes: In Association with Diabetes UK  by Azmina Govindji and SANJEEV KAPOOR
Four out of five of the world’s largest diabetic populations are Indian. Of the 1.4 million people in the UK with diabetes, over 500,000 are Indian. Diabetes is becoming epidemic within these populations, yet there’s a dire shortage of advice on the cause and management of this condition. This book will offer much-needed health and dietary recommendations that take into account cultural backgrounds and eating habits, demonstrating how to reduce the high levels of fat traditionally used in home cooking as well as how to make lifestyle changes that will help manage the condition. It also offers advice for the whole family, to help prevent diabetes in the younger generation

Paperback,  160 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

American Masala; 125 New Classics from My Home Kitchen  by Suvir Saran and Raquel Pelzel

,  272 pp,  $56.95. Buy now

Madhur Jaffrey’s Quick & Easy Indian Cooking  by Madhur Jaffrey and NULL
If you love Indian food but have been intimidated by long lists of ingredients, steps, and techniques, you’re in luck. Madhur Jaffrey’s Quick & Easy Indian Cookin’g includes over seventy recipes for delicious dishes that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. With her easy-to-follow recipes, Madhur Jaffrey shows both expert and novice cooks how to create an enticing meal in just a few simple steps. Enjoy a Gingery Cauliflower Soup for lunch with a crisp green salad. Treat your family to a delicious one-pot meal of Chicken, Red Lentils, and Green Beans. Snack on tasty Onion Fritters – but save your appetite for a special dinner of Lamb with Cardamom served with an aromatic basmati rice and a tangy dollop of Yogurt with Tomato and Cucumber.

Paperback,  156 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Five Spices, Fifty Dishes  by Ruta Kahate
Aims to show how to prepare various Indian dishes using five common spices and easily available ingredients. In addition to the 50 recipes, this book also features recipes for desserts and various chais to round out your meal. It also provides various menus to put together a harmoniously flavoured meal

Paperback,  132 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Fresh Indian  by Sunil Vijayakar
Enjoy all the exotic flavours of Indian cooking without the fat, salt and sugar, for guilt-free indulgence. Fresh Indian features over 70 healthy and delicious recipes from classic favourites – such as Vegetable Samosas and Green Chicken Curry – to contemporary ideas and variations – including Salmon and Tamarind Curry and Watermelon, Lime, Chilli and Vodka Granitas. In addition to meat and fish dishes, there are plenty of ideas for vegetarian meals, plus chapters devoted to relishes, desserts and drinks. These easy-to-follow recipes will encourage you to experiment with different ingredients and flavours and are perfect for every occasion

Paperback,  256 pp,  $19.99. Buy now

Southern Spice  by CHANDRA PADMANABHAN
From the best-selling author of Dakshin comes a new book on South Indian cuisine containing a hundred authentic recipes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Familiar dishes such as appam, dosai, vada and poriyal as well as more unusual ones such as verum arisi adai (lacy rice pancakes) are featured alongside recipes for regional specialities, including Maddhur vadai and Palakkad adai. Preparation time for each dish, including the time taken for fermentation, soaking, preparation and the actual cooking, is clearly mentioned so that you can plan your meal almost to the second!

Paperback,  144 pp,  $16.95. Buy now

85 Classic Indian Recipes  by Rafi Fernandez
Throughout the world people flock to Indian restaurants to enjoy the marvellous range of food from this vast sub-continent. This superb collection of recipes has been specially tested with the Western kitchen in mind, giving the home cook the opportunity to prepare such favourite dishes as Tandoori Chicken, Naan Bread, Rogan Josh and Lamb Korma. 85 authentic recipes, from soup to a yogurt drink, and from Chappatis to Indian Ice Cream, cover all courses and occasions. Whether you want to serve a full Indian meal or simply ring the changes for a midweek supper, entertain family and friends or make a delicious lunchtime snack, you will find just what you want in 85 Classic Indian Recipes.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $13.95. Buy now

Bengali Cooking; Seasons and Festivals, 2nd Revised Edition  by Chitrita Banerji
Features recipes from Bangladesh and West Bengal in India

Paperback,  208 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Festive Food of India and Pakistan  by Louise Nicholson
Examines varying feasts and festivals of the culturally eclectic and colourful part of the world

,  96 pp,  $14.95. Buy now

The Indian Kitchen  by Monisha Bharadwaj
Serving as a guide, this book takes you through all the ingredients that are available in the West, but which are slightly unfamiliar. It shows you how to cook traditional dishes in the authentic way including over 200 recipes. It provides an insight into India’s great and colourful traditions, including the earthy lentil dishes and others

Paperback,  240 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

Mangoes & Curry Leaves: Culinary Travels Through the Great Subcontinent   by Jeffrey Alford
Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid travel to that vast landmass that the colonial British called the Indian Subcontinent. It includes not just India, but extends north to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal and as far south as Sri Lanka. For people who love food and cooking, this vast region is a source of infinite variety and eye-opening flavors. Home cooks discover the Tibetan-influenced food of Nepal, the Southeast Asian tastes of Sri Lanka, the central Asian grilled meats and clay-oven breads of the northwest frontier, the vegetarian cooking of the Hindus of southern India and of the Jain people of Gujarat. A valuable book to gain an understanding of the relationships between the multifaceted cuisines of the Subcontinent.

Hardback,  416 pp,  $62.95. Buy now

Moghul Cooking  by Joyce P. Westrip

,  240 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Gourmet Indian Cookbook  by A. Saraswat

Hardback,  128 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Simple Indian  by Atul Kochhar
Award-winning Indian chef Atul Kochhar shares his passion for Indian food in a wonderful collection of recipes. Atul’s style of cooking reflects the diversity of modern Indian food with its vibrant colours and intriguing blends of flavours. Recipes are drawn from all parts of India, from the rich, meat-based Moghul food of the North to the vegetarian curries of Goa and Kerala and the aromatic fish dishes of Bengal and Assam. Cooking techniques are clearly explained in the recipes; a good home cook will find most of the dishes in the book easy to prepare and even a beginner could attempt many of them successfully. Comprehensively researched and beautifully photographed, Simple Indian is an invaluable guide to preparing modern Indian food.

Paperback,  160 pp,  $35.00. Buy now