{"product_id":"indian-food-is-easy-isbn-9780525612421","title":"Indian Food Is Easy","description":"\u003cb\u003eA NATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGLOBE \u0026amp; MAIL \u003c\/i\u003eBEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNATIONAL POST\u003c\/i\u003e BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlock the secret to simple, flavor-filled Indian cooking with 100 recipes that anyone can make, any night of the week!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing up in a household that celebrated food, Vijaya Selvaraju was surrounded by fragrant spices and delicious meals, thanks to her mother. As she discovered her own passion for cooking, Vijaya sought to make Indian cuisine more approachable, simplifying traditional recipes for today’s busy cooks without compromising on taste. By focusing on accessible ingredients—like yogurt, rice, lentils, and fresh herbs—along with smart techniques—like using a multicooker to speed up long cooking times—she shows just how simple and enjoyable creating authentic, delicious Indian dishes can be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndian Food Is Easy \u003c\/i\u003eis filled with 100 easy-to-follow recipes for every night of the week. Inside you'll find:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuick and Flavorful Recipes\u003c\/b\u003e: Whip up dishes like the 30-Minute Keema Pav and 5-Ingredient Masala Omelet that fit perfectly into your busy lifestyle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInventive Mash-Ups:\u003c\/b\u003e Marry Indian spices with classic comfort food with Paneer Tikka Pizza, Vegetable Korma Pot Pie, and Tandoori Fried Chicken Wings with Spicy Lime Honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDishes for Every Occasion\u003c\/b\u003e: From snack-time favorites, like Crispy Onion and Jalapeño Pakodas and Curry Popcorn Shrimp, to sweet treats, like Cardamom Orange Tiramisu and 5-Ingredient Saffron Pistachio Kulfi, you’ll find recipes that cater to every craving and celebration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential Cooking Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e: With practical tips and techniques, master the art of making perfect basmati rice and learn a variety of ways to make simple Indian breads, like 5-ingredient Chapatis and Crispy Rava Dosas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVijaya’s warmth and passion shine through every page of this beautiful and approachable cookbook, complemented by stunning photography and personal anecdotes. In \u003ci\u003eIndian Food Is Easy\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll explore a rich tapestry of flavors, blending both beloved classics and exciting new favorites. With its focus on simplicity and accessibility, recreating your favorite Indian meals at home has never been easier.“I can’t remember the last time a cookbook made me this hungry! Vijaya’s enthusiasm for food and knack for writing recipes shines bright in this celebration of Indian flavors. With classic standbys, like The Best Butter Chicken, to delish culinary mash-ups, like Palak Paneer Lasagna, I’m reaching for this book time and time again!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—MARY BERG\u003c\/b\u003e, cookbook author and host of \u003ci\u003eThe Good Stuff with Mary Berg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Indian Food Is Easy brings the bold, vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine into your home with effortless simplicity. Vijaya’s recipes are as approachable as they are delicious, seamlessly blending tradition with a modern touch. Her personality and passion shine through on every page, making this book both inspiring and practical!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—MICHAEL BONACINI\u003c\/b\u003e, co-founder of Oliver \u0026amp; Bonacini Hospitality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Even as a professional chef, I’ve always reserved the complex and vibrant flavors of Indian cooking for take-out or restaurant dining—until now! Vijaya proves with Indian Food Is Easy that you’re only a few spices, techniques, and pantry staples away from creating these big, bold dishes at home. She expertly provides tips and tricks that make this favorite cuisine approachable for the home cook, without compromising the craveable quality that makes Indian food so special.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—SHAHIR MASSOUD, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eEat, Habibi, Eat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Vijaya’s recipes are a true celebration of the bold, vibrant flavors of Indian cooking, made approachable and easy to embrace. Indian Food Is Easy honors her heritage while highlighting how the key flavors of Indian cuisine can shine beyond traditional dishes. Every recipe is simply mouthwatering!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—CRYSTELLE PEREIRA\u003c\/b\u003e, TV chef and author of \u003ci\u003eFlavour Kitchen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This cookbook is an absolute gem! Indian Food Is Easy is brimming with vibrant, flavorpacked\u003cbr\u003edishes that are not only fun and family-friendly, but also incredibly accessible. These recipes are sure to become staples in your weekly meal rotation!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—DENNIS PRESCOTT\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCook with Confidence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eVijaya Selvaraju\u003c\/b\u003e has worked as a recipe developer and online cooking personality for over a decade. In 2015, she became a cooking expert on \u003ci\u003eThe Marilyn Denis Show\u003c\/i\u003e. Since then, she has worked as an on-camera host for the popular food social media channel Tastemade and co-hosted Gusto's \u003ci\u003eOne World Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e. She appears regularly on CTV's \u003ci\u003eYour Morning\u003c\/i\u003e, CP24, and \u003ci\u003eThe Good Stuff with Mary Berg.\u003c\/i\u003e Her travels around the world inspire her recipes, blending diverse influences with authentic Indian flavors. Vijaya lives in Toronto with her husband and children.Ever since I was little, I have always been surrounded by good food. My mom came from a home of well-seasoned cooks who would artfully use local ingredients—from her native Madurai, India—to put together scrumptious meals for her large family. These dishes were uncomplicated and focused on bringing out the best of each ingredient that was used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis love of cooking has spanned generations in my family. My great-grandmother, an excellent cook herself, was once taken to a market where she encountered a man carrying a green snake. It was said that if she ran her right hand down the length of the snake that she would be an amazing cook for life, and she was! Similarly, at the tender age of seven, my mom was taken to a market where she did the same, and lo and behold, she now has a successful South Indian catering business that she has been running for more than 25 years in Toronto. Thankfully, I did not have to face this initiation. However, that family trait for preparing delicious, wholesome meals runs deep in my veins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy earliest food memories take me back to the West African country of Cameroon where we lived until I was four years old before moving to Canada. I remember the warm paruppu sadam my mom used to make for me for lunch—a dish of creamy lentils hand-mashed together with rice with a big spoonful of nutty ghee. I also remember the fish kebabs my mom made for my second birthday laced with coriander, garlic, and hot green chilis, and my dad asking if they were too spicy for me. They were, in fact, just right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe food we ate at home was an eclectic blend of Indian dishes with influences from my parents’ travels, and this always made mealtime an adventure. From West African barbecue green chicken, to nourishing rasam, to Chinese fried rice, dinnertime was always so fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving to Canada as a young child further broadened my food education. Unlike most kids, I would watch more food television than cartoons, and by age six I was eagerly bouncing into the kitchen to help my mom make dinner. Soon enough, I was creating recipes of my own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy passion for food continued, and despite eventually pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, I knew that I had to make food a permanent part of my career. 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