Masala & Meatballs Incredible Indian Dishes with an American Twist

Where Indian Flavors and The American Palate Meet

Indian food is loaded with extreme and energizing flavors that you'll cherish, yet can unnerve o the home cook...until now. Asha Shivakumar, who experienced childhood in India before moving to the states, breaks that boundary with strong yet agreeable dishes that tow a delightful line among Indian and American food.

These aren't combination plans—these are adored works of art eaten all over India chose explicitly for individuals used to American food. Think Masala Chicken Wings, Chickpea-Roasted Garlic Fries, Potato and Chickpea Burger, White Chicken Curry Pot Pie thus considerably more.

Masala and Meatballs is pressed with amazing plans that are overflowing with flavor, stunning photography and genuine accounts of experiencing childhood in India and afterward bringing a family up in the United States. With each turn of the page you'll extend your sense of taste, help your cooking swagger and experience an entirely different exciting universe of flavors.

About the Author
Asha Shivakumar is the creator of the blog Food Fashion Party.

The Huffington Post named her one of their “Top 10 Indian Bloggers” and her work has been featured in Food & Wine. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Asha’s debut cookbook is packed with all the wholesomeness, approachability, and charm that fans of her blog Food Fashion Party have come to love. I’ve anticipated this book for few years and not surprisingly, it 100 percent delivers. The recipes and photos perfectly echo Asha’s taste and aesthetic, while providing new and exciting dishes for the beginner and advanced cook alike. I can’t wait to get in the kitchen and try everything. Asha has created sophisticated, beautiful recipes that are simple enough for a family weeknight dinner but special enough for entertaining guests. I can honestly say I’m looking forward to cooking regularly from this book. A lovely medley of beautiful photographs and easy-to-cook recipes entices you to get in the kitchen and cook with gusto! So far I’ve tried the spinach fritters, peppery chicken liver stir-fry, potato and chickpea burger and spiced chickpea pancake from this cookbook and all of them were lip-smacking delicious!!! I can’t wait to find time to try out all the other yummy recipes from this cookbook.-Swarna

STUNNING BOOK!! I found this book to be much more than just a cookbook. This book was a wealth of information about Indian life, culture, family,and detailed information about the staples of the foods that they eat from the spices to the main ingredients. I have learned so much from this book. It is truly a wealth of information,stories, beyond what I ever imagined. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to learn to make regular to Indian fancy food. The instructions given for the recipes are very detailed and are easy to follow. They give plenty of explanation for the beginner novice to a professional cook. Her story writing skills are applaudable. A book you can really cook from, to a book that would make for a beautiful coffee table book.
All the best to the author! -Priya

I love this book!!!Very beautifully presented ,each recipe easy to follow and great editing.This book is really not a "fusion "book as aptly described by the author.Its classic Indian dishes, daily home cooking with ingredients available locally to suit your palate.What i love the most about this book is i relate to the stories, inspiration and motivation that are behind the recipes .There are a lot of recipe books out there that i have tried but this will be my" go to book" for cooking wonderful recipes that she has simplified for everyday cooking to eat healthy and fresh food for everyone.I highly recommend this to every one who loves to play with won-Srin ivas