Roopa Gulati – författare

The first in a brand-new series, chef, broadcaster and food writer Roopa Gulati celebrates the beautifully varied world of vegetarian Indian food. A traditionally vegetarian country, there is much to explore in Indian cuisine, with subtle regional differences often becoming apparent. The mouth-watering recipes within these pages include chard pakoras; twice-cooked cauliflower, saffron and almond masala; paneer and apricot koftas; and traditional channa dal, all of which are photographed by the legendary David Loftus. Alongside the 70 delicious recipes, Roopa also introduces readers to the key techniques and ingredients in Indian cooking, such as the all-important spice blends that will help you create a true Indian vegetarian feast at home.Also in the series: Japan, Mexico and Italy.

‘The recipes are pure gold.’ – Diana Henry‘Roopa's masterpiece – I want to make and eat every single thing in it.’ – Bee Wilson‘A book that perfectly captures the vibrancy and deliciousness of Indian food. Wonderful.’ – Gary LinekerA GUARDIAN BEST FOOD BOOK OF 2025In this joyful new book, Roopa Gulati travels through India and celebrates the wonderfully varied food that makes up a nation, making pitstops at the homes of the people who cook it every day, and the result is over 100 delicious, fresh and vibrant recipes that you’ll want to cook time and again.From dals and masalas, to quick suppers and feasts for a crowd, the easy-to-follow recipes are bursting with authentic flavours using ingredients found in your local supermarket. Recipes include Aubergine pakoras with onion and tamarind relish; Bengali-style butternut squash with tamarind and jaggery; Goan chorizo rolls; Tandoori sea bass; Home-style Punjabi chicken curry; Kashmiri lamb with saffron, cardamom and red chillies; Pistachio and cardamom biscuits and many more of the most-loved dishes from all corners of the nation.From the monsoon-washed backwaters of Kerala to the crowded markets of Mumbai, the remote kitchens in Gujarat to the old French quarter of Pondicherry, where lunch is served on banana leaves picked fresh from the garden, this celebration of regional cooking will bring the sights, sounds and flavours of India to your table.