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Indian food is everyday food! This colourful, lively book is food writer Priya Krishna's loving tribute to her mum's "Indian-ish" cooking - a trove of one-of-a-kind Indian-American hybrids that are easy to make, clever, practical, and packed with flavour. Think Roti Pizza, Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar, Whole Roasted Cauliflower…

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1 author picked Indian-Ish as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love Indian food, but like many, it seems intimidating, with lots of ingredients that I don’t regularly stock in my kitchen. This cookbook has made it so easy and accessible.

From traditional dishes to putting an Indian twist on everyday foods, this is a super fun cookbook that I’m really glad I picked up. 

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