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

Krishna, Priya

Indian food is everyday food. With a voice that’s funny, engaging, and relatable, writer Priya Krishna shares her loving tribute to her mom’s “Indian-ish” cooking—modern American and Indian hybrids like Roti Pizza, Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar, Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Pea Chutney, and Malaysian Ramen. Priya’s mom, Ritu, taught herself to cook after moving to the U.S. while also working as a software programmer—her unique creations merging the Indian flavors of her childhood with her global travels and inspiration from cooking shows, as well as her kids’ requests for American favorites like spaghetti and PB&Js. The results are approachable, easy to make, and unfailingly delightful, like spiced yogurt-filled sandwiches crusted with curry leaves, or “Indian Gatorade” (a thirst-quenching salty-sweet limeade). Lively stories and candid family portraits, plus original illustrations by Desi pop artist Maria Qamar (AKA Hatecopy), complement the recipes.