My Indian Kitchen

A delectable straightforward guide to regional Indian cooking.

Padma Lakshmi, host of Top Chef USA

In My Indian Kitchen, chef Hari Nayak shares the secrets of his family's style of Indian cooking that he learned from his mother and aunts, neighbors, local street vendors and countless friends.

With the recipes in this Indian cookbook, consistently delicious Indian food at home becomes a reality. From a perfect Mint Chutney with Samosa to a melt-in-the-mouth Chicken Tikka Masala, to Pork Vindaloo, Tandoori Chicken and Sweet Mango Yogurt Lassi, traditional Indian meals without hours and hours of work can be achieved.

Authentic Indian recipes include:

Cucumber and Yogurt Raita

Spicy Paneer Cheese Kebabs

Red Kidney Bean Curry

Street-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob

Fish Tikka

Chicken Tikka Masala

Spicy and Fragrant Lamb Curry

Baked Garlic Naan

Creamy Rice Pudding

And many more…

Having lived in the West for many years, Chef Hari understands the time for meal preparation is limited. To accommodate our busy lifestyle, the recipes in this book have been simplified, without sacrificing any of their authenticity. With Hari's guidance and time-saving tips, the ability to create Indian meals appealing to the individual tastes of the home cook can, finally, be achieved.