My Indian Kitchen: 75+ Authentic, Easy and Nourishing Recipes for Your Family

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Swayampurna (Swayam) Mishra feeds her audience's desire for authentic Indian flavors with meals inspired by her Indian heritage and her mother's cooking-with a collection of curated recipes that are exceptionally easy and palatable for beginners. Home chefs love her easy approach to Indian cuisine, which affords them the opportunity to spice things up in the kitchen without the hassle. Creator of the popular blog La Petit Chef, Swayam keeps her food philosophy simple, "fun, fast and fabulous." This book embodies Swayam's outlook on cuisine and invites audiences of any background to enjoy the bold flavors and simplicity that cooking Indian can provide. Home cooks will love the ease of preparation with one-bowl meals like Pumpkin, Spinach and Chickpea Curry, Salt and Pepper Chicken and Classic Paneer Chili. Indian soul food shines in dishes like Mom's Lamb Curry with its pops of cardamom, black peppercorns and cinnamon. Chicken Tikka Wraps will fool any guest into thinking you're a master of Indian cuisine when in fact your time in the kitchen was a breeze. With an authoritative voice and a forward by respected Indian chef and author Amandip Uppal, Swayam's book will entice everyone to give Indian cuisine a try or expand their already formed love of the culture. This book will have 75 recipes and 75 photos.

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"In this book, you'll find a mouth-watering collection of simple and quick recipes that suit a fast-paced lifestyle, but also ones that find the magic in the ordinary. A book for all occasions, moods and celebrations... and one I know you will continue to learn from, love and trust."
--from the foreword, written by Amandip Uppal, writer, supper club host and author of Indian Made Easy

"With this collection of daily stories and age-old wisdom, Swayam has created a visual feast infused with delicious warmth and vibrant recipes. This is the food I absolutely want to cook in my kitchen for my family!"
--Sneh Roy, author of Tasty Express, creator of the award-winning blog Cook Republic

"Swayam's poignant voice is the backdrop for this rich collection of recipes. I can't wait to cook my way through every beautiful recipe, starting with the coconut handpies!"
--Rebecca Firth, author of The Cookie Book, creator of Displaced Housewife

"Boldly but judiciously flavored with exciting spices, Swayam's dishes appear familiar and exotic at the same time--the very best kind of cooking. I cannot wait to cook and eat everything in this beautiful book."
--Helen Goh, co-author of Sweet, product developer at Ottolenghi

"These simple yet intensely flavorful recipes ... are a treasure and a treat for anyone to cook."
--Vicky Ratnani, celebrity chef, author of Vicky Goes Veg

"Swayampurna's unique ability to mix bold Indian flavors and creative ingredients shines through in her beautiful cookbook."
--Chitra Agrawal, owner of Brooklyn Delhi, author of Vibrant India

"Swayam's energy is the essence of what makes cooking so great."
--Sara Oteri, MasterChef Australia finalist

"I love a cookbook that can be as enticing as it is accessible. Finding the balance between the two is an art, and Swayam masters it. My Indian Kitchen is my go-to book for delicious Indian recipes."
--Nargisse Benkabbou, author of Casablanca.

"The recipes here are incredibly appealing to people of all genres. Easy dishes, a few slow cooked luxurious meals, decadent desserts and wholesome nourishing food for the entire family are what this beauty of a book is all about."
--Chef Ashish Bhasin, executive chef at Leela, Gurgaon.

"We love Indian cuisine, and Swayampurna makes it easy and approachable. From tasty appetizers to vibrant desserts, she reveals the secrets of authentic Indian dishes, and she is a friendly, helpful guide into the world of Indian cooking!"
--Ryan Alvarez and Adam Merrin, authors of Husbands That Cook

"Reading Swayampurna's book feels like cooking with her and listening to her enchanting stories while making a delicious meal using fresh and homey ingredients and aromatic spices. Simple yet magical, this cookbook is one that every home needs."
--Shadi HasanzadeNemati, author of The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook, founder of Unicorns in the Kitchen

"With Swayam's recipes and personal stories as your guide, you will discover a wide range of approachable and delicious recipes. Her book will make you forget take out, and you'll be cooking Indian food at home instead."
--Deborah Balint, founder of Rainy Day Bites and host of the Cookbook Club on Instagram

"Swayam has captured the heart of India in her cookbook. The recipes are important family heirlooms, which are so very comforting and delicious. They will keep you cooking day after day wanting more. Simply beautiful."
--Joudie Kalla, author of the bestselling cookbook Palestine on a Plate

Author Bio

Swayampurna Mishra is the creator of the Indian food blog La Petit Chef. Her work has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Buzzeed and Thrive magazine. She is a brand Ambassador for Jamie Oliver and an editor for FeedFeed. She lives in India.