Indian-Ish

A witty and irresistible celebration of one very cool and boundary-breaking mother's "Indian-ish" cooking - with accessible and innovative Indian-American recipes.

Indian-Ish is a colourful, lively book that serves as food writer Priya Krishna's loving tribute to her mother’s "Indian-ish" cooking. It features a collection of one-of-a-kind Indian-American hybrids that are easy to make, clever, practical, and packed with flavour. Imagine dishes like Roti Pizza, Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar, Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Pea Chutney, and Malaysian Ramen.

Priya's mother, Ritu, taught herself to cook after moving to the U.S. while working as a software programmer. Her unique creations merge the Indian flavours of her childhood with influences from her global travels and inspiration from cooking shows, alongside catering to her kids' requests for American favourites like spaghetti and PB&Js. The results are approachable and always delightful, including dishes such as spiced, yogurt-filled sandwiches crusted with curry leaves, or "Indian Gatorade" - a thirst-quenching salty-sweet limeade. The book contains plenty of simple dinners you can whip up quickly at the end of a long work day.

Throughout the book, Priya shares funny and relatable stories, punctuated with candid portraits and original illustrations by acclaimed Desi pop artist Maria Qamar, also known as Hatecopy. These stories bring you up close and personal with the Krishna family and its many quirks.

Author: Priya Krishna is a food writer who contributes to The New York Times, The New Yorker, Bon Appétit, and more. She is also the author of the college-centric cookbook Ultimate Dining Hall Hacks, and formerly worked for Lucky Peach. She lives in New York City; her mum, Ritu, lives in Dallas.