Indian-Ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family

Biographical Note:
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.

Review Quotes:

"Priya's writing features the hilarious, heartwarming stories about her family, and while I've never met her parents, I feel like I know them (mom loves a good wine pairing, dad loves yogurt, both love Dunkin' Donuts). Not a lot of cookbooks pack as much personality and fun--plus these are guaranteed cookable, fantastic recipes." - Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit

"With a foreword from Padma Lakshmi and a whiff of early Madhur Jaffrey about it, Indian-ish marks a moment of change for a cuisine once silo'd in the West as Mughlai creamy butter chicken and takeout 'curry' (which, as Priya and I wish to remind you, is not a thing)." - Sanjena Sathian, Food & Wine

"Within the book you'll find delightful, one-of-a-kind recipes, like roti pizza and tomato rice topped with cheddar cheese -- dishes that are designed to be an entry point into Indian cuisine -- as well as Priya's heartwarming stories and Ritu's gems of indispensable wisdom." - Esra Erol, Eater

"A great starter book for anyone who has ever wondered how to make basic Indian food in an American kitchen. Priya and Ritu's methods are approachable, easy to execute, and employ everything from microwaves to Instant Pots, because that is the way most Americans do things now." - From the foreword by Padma Lakshmi, host/executive producer of Bravo's Top Chef and author of the New York Times best-selling Love, Loss, and What We Ate

"I am impossibly excited about this book. Priya's personality and fresh, bold voice jump off the page, and her FAQ page is alone worth the cover price. Bring on the kachumber, dahi toast, and tomato rice with crispy cheddar, please!" - Deb Perelman, author of Smitten Kitchen Every Day and The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

"Indian-ish is not only a collection of wonderful and delicious recipes but, more important, it sends a powerful message--we can all tap into our heritage to access the recipes that connect us to where our parents and grandparents came from." - Antoni Porowski, cohost of Queer Eye and author of the forthcoming Antoni in the Kitchen

"Priya Krishna is one of the most important young voices on the food scene and Indian-ish combines everything that makes her so brilliant: her unique take on Indian food, her clever prose, and her love of her family." - Kerry Diamond, editor-in-chief of Cherry Bombe

"Indian-ish isn't just a book of really appealing, well-tested, approachable recipes (and it is!), it's also about a mother-daughter relationship and taking pride in where and who you come from. It won't just make you excited to cook, it will also encourage you to consider the people and dishes that make you you. I'm so grateful that Priya and her mother, Ritu, shared theirs with us." - Julia Turshen, author of Now & Again, Feed the Resistance, and Small Victories and the Founder of Equity at The Table

Discover a collection of Ritu Krishna's beloved family recipes:

• Fusion Cooking: Explore one-of-a-kind hybrids like Roti Pizza and Malaysian Ramen that merge the Indian flavors of Ritu's childhood with American family favorites.
• Easy to Make Recipes: Master clever, practical dishes designed by a working mom, perfect for getting a delicious meal on the table after a long day.
• Flavorful Indian Cooking: Whip up showstoppers like Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Pea Chutney or the ultimate thirst-quencher, "Indian Gatorade".
• Personal Family Stories: Go beyond the recipes with Priya's witty and relatable tribute to her mom, punctuated with original illustrations by Desi pop artist Maria Qamar (Hatecopy).

Review Citations:

• Publishers Weekly 01/21/2019 (EAN 9781328482471, Hardcover)
• Booklist 03/01/2019 pg. 10 (EAN 9781328482471, Hardcover)
• Library Journal 04/01/2019 pg. 113 (EAN 9781328482471, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• Shelf Awareness 04/30/2019 (EAN 9781328482471, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Krishna, Priya

Priya Krishna is a food reporter and video host for the New York Times and the bestselling author of multiple cookbooks including Indian-ish and Cooking at Home. Her stories have been included in the 2019 and 2021 editions of The Best American Food Writing and in 2021, she was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. She is originally from Dallas, Texas, which happens to be one of the busiest travel hubs in the world.

Padma Lakshmi is an Emmy-nominated producer, television host, food expert, and a New York Times bestselling author, as well as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People (2023). She is the creator of the critically-acclaimed and Emmy-nominated Hulu series "Taste the Nation," which also won a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award. Lakshmi served as host and executive producer for 19 seasons of Bravo's two-time Emmy-winning series "Top Chef,", which has been nominated for 47 Emmys, including her five-time nomination for Outstanding Host for A Reality-Competition Program.