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by Vijaya Selvaraju (Author)
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER
GLOBE & MAIL BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025NATIONAL POST BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025 Unlock the secret to simple, flavor-filled Indian cooking with 100 recipes that anyone can make, any night of the week! Growing 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. Indian Food Is Easy is filled with 100 easy-to-follow recipes for every night of the week. Inside you'll find:
- Quick and Flavorful Recipes Whip up dishes like the 30-Minute Keema Pav and 5-Ingredient Masala Omelet that fit perfectly into your busy lifestyle.
- Inventive Mash-Ups: Marry Indian spices with classic comfort food with Paneer Tikka Pizza, Vegetable Korma Pot Pie, and Tandoori Fried Chicken Wings with Spicy Lime Honey.
- Dishes for Every Occasion 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.
- Essential Cooking Techniques 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.
Vijaya's warmth and passion shine through every page of this beautiful and approachable cookbook, complemented by stunning photography and personal anecdotes. In Indian Food Is Easy, 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.
Author Biography
Vijaya Selvaraju has worked as a recipe developer and online cooking personality for over a decade. In 2015, she became a cooking expert on The Marilyn Denis Show. Since then, she has worked as an on-camera host for the popular food social media channel Tastemade and co-hosted Gusto's One World Kitchen. She appears regularly on CTV's Your Morning, CP24, and The Good Stuff with Mary Berg. Her travels around the world inspire her recipes, blending diverse influences with authentic Indian flavors. Vijaya lives in Toronto with her husband and children.
Number of Pages: 256
Dimensions: 0.9 x 10.1 x 8.3 IN
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
