Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family

A clever and compelling festival of one cool and limit breaking mother's "Indian-ish" cooking—with open and inventive Indian-American plans

Indian nourishment is regular nourishment! This bright, enthusiastic book is nourishment author Priya Krishna's caring tribute to her mother's "Indian-ish" cooking—a trove of exceptional Indian-American mixtures that are anything but difficult to make, smart, pragmatic, and pressed with season. Think Roti Pizza, Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar, Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Pea Chutney, and Malaysian Ramen.

Priya's mother, Ritu, instructed herself to cook in the wake of moving to the U.S. while likewise functioning as a product software engineer—her exceptional manifestations blending the Indian kinds of her adolescence with her worldwide ventures and motivation from cooking appears just as her children's solicitations for American top choices like spaghetti and PB&Js. The outcomes are receptive and unfailingly magnificent, as spiced, yogurt-filled sandwiches crusted with curry leaves, or "Indian Gatorade" (a revitalizing salty-sweet limeade)— including a lot of straightforward meals you can prepare in minutes toward the finish of a long work day.

All through, Priya's interesting and relatable stories—punctuated with real to life representations and unique outlines by acclaimed Desi pop craftsman Maria Qamar (otherwise called Hatecopy)— will carry you very close with the Krishna family and its numerous peculiarities.

About the Author
PRIYA KRISHNA is a food writer who contributes to The New York Times, The New Yorker, Bon Appétit, and more. She is also the author of the college-centric cookbook Ultimate Dining Hall Hacks, and formerly worked for Lucky Peach. She lives in New York City; her mom, Ritu, lives in Dallas.

This fusion book helps to make TRUE indian food- not the fatty kind in restaurants. The introduction to Indian-ish was absolutely amazing and I just felt like my experience growing up as an american child of indian parents was represented in the book. Fantastic recipes with easy to read instructions and explanations. The flow-chart for how to cook dal (lentils) is my go to resource that I've already shared with many friends. You will not regret buying this book!!-mp

This is a great cookbook for anyone who loves Indian food, is curious about Indian food, or even those who cook Indian dishes every day. I especially appreciate the simplicity of the recipes. Inspired by the author's mother (who juggles the demands of a full-time job with her love of cooking), these dishes can be made quickly. No need to wait until the weekend to make great innovative food! This book is also a delightful read! It's a wonderful story that celebrates Indian culture and its fusion with modern American life. The love of food, family, and cultural traditions shine through each recipe. What Julia Child did for French cooking, Priya Krishna does for Indian: explains it and makes it accessible to an American public. But these recipes are much easier and faster! They can become go-to favorites for busy families. I will be giving this book to everyone I know!-FEB

This is honestly a great cookbook, I preordered mine and it came yesterday and I haven't put it down yet. It is very well written and entertaining and offers a glimpse into what it is to be an Indian American cook in the US, having fusion recipes that the author's only family knows and loves. Some of the recipes have been posted to Bon Appetit's YouTube channel and are excellent. The book is written in a way that is very inviting and features diagrams and pictures to help anyone learn the art of Indianish cooking.-CDelaney