Book Review: Indian for Everyone

Fresh, flavorful, and full of spices, veggies, and healthy proteins, Indian for Everyone presents over 100 curries, daals, and other classic Indian dishes to make and enjoy with your kids (or without).

A former chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant Tamarind, as well as a creator of a popular line of curry kits and sauces, Hari Ghotra’s  mission is to demystify Indian cooking so everyone can enjoy its benefits. She explores the many perks of traditional Indian spices—including reducing inflammationlowering blood pressure, and easing pain—and shows how to stock your pantry with the most versatile ingredients. She covers basics like biryani and rogan josh, as well as street foodsnacksdrinks, and holiday specialties.

Many of the recipes are naturally vegan or vegetarian, but can easily be made with meat as well, as detailed in the substitutions section. And she even includes some flavorful Indian twists on beloved American foods like mac and cheese and chicken wings.

Break out of your food rut with recipes including:

  • Shhmokin’ Tandoori Wings
  • Curried Jackfruit Tacos
  • Crispy Chicken Bomb with Fenugreek and Garlic Butter
  • Movie Night Pepperoni Naanza
  • Ricotta Stuffed Shells in Saag Masala  
  • Chili Chocolate Pots
  • Blue Moon Milk

Get ready for a lifetime of adventurous eating with Indian for Everyone!

book review

This is an excellent cookbook by Hari Ghotra who was formerly a chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant, Tamarind in NYC.
In the book she explores the many health perks of traditional Indian spices—including reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, and easing pain—and advises on stocking your pantry with the most versatile and often needed ingredients. She covers all the basics like biryani and rogan josh, as well as street food, snacks, drinks, and holiday specialties.
Indian food is fresh, flavorful, and full of spices, veggies, and healthy proteins. This beautifully illustrated cookbook has over100 curries, daals, and other classic Indian dishes to make and enjoy.
Many of the recipes are naturally vegan or vegetarian, but can easily be made with meat as well, as detailed in the substitutions section. And she even includes some flavorful Indian twists on beloved American foods like mac and cheese and chicken wings.

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