Indian cuisine is a favorite for us here at Cookbook Divas. I am still in the process of finding the perfect cookbook for me. There is a lot to choose from! It is always a joy when we spot one or two new cookbooks that are Indian. I am always eager to try them out!
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Come take a look at these Indian cookbooks coming out before the holidays!
Thali: A Joyful Celebration of Indian Home Cooking
Maunika Gowardhan
I am dying to try the Thali: A Joyful Celebration of Indian Home Cooking cookbook! Check out Maunika Gowardhan’s Instagram to see more of her recipes.
A thali is a round platter used to serve food in South Asia and Southeast Asia. With this cookbook, you’ll explore the regional diversity of thalis across communities in India. Some chapters share family recipes, explain the history of spices, and demonstrate how they are used and eaten.
Thali: A Joyful Celebration of Indian Home Cooking shows us 80 easy and accessible recipes such as:
- Goan Chicken Curry
- Pomegranate Spiced Chicken
- Konkani Jackfruit Stir-Fry
- Kadhai Masala
- and more!
Thali: A Joyful Celebration of Indian Home Cooking is a fabulous way to learn about the complex flavor profiles of different regions in India. Admittedly, this is foreign to me, so I want to find out more!
Tarkari: Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Dishes with Heart and Soul
Rohit Ghai
If you are looking to learn vegan and vegetarian recipes from a Michelin-starred chef, you’ve come to the right place. The author, Rohit Ghai, is the first Indian chef to have won a Michelin star for UK’s leading Indian restaurants. Jamavar opened and within ten months Rohit Gai gained popularity.
The Tarkari: Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Dishes with Heart and Soul cookbook is Rohit Ghai’s first! He gifts us his expertise and skill throughout. He also has made Indian cooking approachable. I can’t wait to try some of his favorite dishes he grew up eating in Punjab, India.
The chapters in his cookbook are categorized simply:
- Breakfast
- Light Lunches
- Curries
- Bread and Rice
- Dips and Pickles
- Desserts
- Feasting Menus
Listed on the top of each recipe there is the yield, time to prepare, and chapter.
I do enjoy how easy everything seems to be. Many of the recipes take less than an hour to prepare! The ingredients are accessible as well.
I am excited to take a look at Tarkari: Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Dishes with Heart and Soul on our Cookbook Divas YouTube Channel!
Mumbai Modern: Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by Indian Roots and California Cuisine
Amisha Dodhia Gurbani
The Mumbai Modern: Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by Indian Roots and California Cuisine cookbook looks very intriguing! Amisha Dodhia Gurbani combines Gujarati cuisine, Mumbai street food, and contemporary ingredients from her hometown in California to concoct amazing dishes.
All of these recipes are vegetarian-friendly! She gives us over 100 dishes to make throughout the year. These recipes are paired with amazing photography to showcase each dish.
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Her dishes cover all meals of the day. There are recipes for breakfast like the Pear and Chai Masala Cinnamon Rolls. Then for dinner, you can indulge in the Ultimate Mumbai-California Veggie Burger. Pair these with sauces, dips, jams, and various other sides!
I appreciate her personal stories trickled throughout Mumbai Modern: Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by Indian Roots and California Cuisine. It gleams insights into not only her childhood but also the life of many Indian American households.
Authentic Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Classic and Innovative Recipes for the Home Cook
Vasanti Bhadkamkar-Balan
I know I have said this before, but Indian food and Instant Pots are the perfect marriage. I feel this brings the most depth and flavor out in Indian cooking. I’m thrilled to peek through the Authentic Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Classic and Innovative Recipes for the Home Cook cookbook.
The dishes are divided by main ingredient and protein, such as:
- For Meat and Poultry Lovers
- Wholesome Bowls
- Simple Stews and Humble Veggies
- For Fish and Seafood Fans
- Hearty Rice and Grains
- Bites and Small Plates
- Lip Smacking Relishes
- Sweet Endings
- Pantry Must-Haves
I’ve never cooked any desserts in my Instant Pot, so I am excited to look through the Sweet Endings chapter!
Vasanti Bhadkamkar-Balan assures us that we will keep the flavor and reduce the time to create these Indian classic dishes. We don’t need to marinate or let things simmer for hours on end.
Best of all, many of the dishes include variations that let you tailor them to your diet or preferences. You can stretch the number of recipes beyond what they’ve given us in the Authentic Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Classic and Innovative Recipes for the Home Cook cookbook.
I am looking forward to making recipes from this cookbook!
30 Minute Mowgli: Fast Easy Indian from the Mowgli Home Kitchen
Nisha Katona
30 Minute Mowgli: Fast Easy Indian from the Mowgli Home Kitchen is a widely anticipated cookbook! Nisha Katona is well known for her curries in the UK. With this cookbook, she provides her best and favorite curries in 30 minutes or less!
All the recipes are meals that range from light lunches to large mains. All you need to do is pair them with one of the simple sides such as rice, noodles, potatoes, or a chapati wrap.
The chapters are themed around ingredients like chicken, meat, fish, vegetables, and desserts. There’s an additional chapter called “Ma, Look Away” for Nisha’s favorite pasta dishes! P
You’ll find recipes such as:
- Chicken Dhansak
- Gingerbread Lamb Steaks
- Gin and Tonic Salmon
- Million Dollar Green Dahl
- Greenbean and Mango Dahl
These are very different than what I’ve seen in previous Indian cookbooks!
Which of these Indian cookbooks appeal to you most?
~Kaiti
