Cook Book Review: Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora by Khushbu Shah.
Acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah brings her electric energy to her eagerly anticipated debut cookbook, featuring 125 recipes inspired by the Indian diaspora.
Khushbu Shah’s AMRIKAN: 125 Recipes From the Indian American Diaspora is a must-have cookbook from W.W. Norton (June 4, 2024).
A freelance writer and Contributing Editor at Food & Wine, Khushbu also writes a popular newsletter called Tap Is Fine. She previously served as the Restaurant Editor at Food & Wine magazine, making history as the youngest and only person of color to hold the title.
Her work has been featured in publications like the New York Times, Washington Post, GQ, and the Best Food Writing series. She’s also appeared on Netflix’s Ugly Delicious.
Shah’s new cookbook offers a delightful array of flavors, from the bold Achari Paneer Pizza to the comforting Spinach Tadka Dal. Her recipes are packed with flavor, perfect for entertaining, and wonderfully surprising.
With instructions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll find dishes like Saag Paneer Lasagna, Classic Dosas, Keralan Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Masala Poutine, Crispy Paneer Burgers, Classic Punjabi Samosas, Pani Puri Mojitos, and a Masala Chai Basque Cheesecake.
Khushbu makes cooking Indian cuisine accessible by providing a list of pantry staples, creating spice mixes, sharing clever tips and tricks, and writing illuminating essays. Her vibrant images and engaging voice make this cookbook a must-have for any home cook.
________
Dean Jones is a Librarian, Cookbook Reviewer, and writer. Originally from San Diego and having lived his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean has lived for over 30 years in the wonderful but barely affordable San Francisco Bay Area. He can be seen at Book Festivals, farmers’ markets, bookstores, and local restaurants. Dean has been published in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine”and writes on Medium for “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors what are you reading.” Dean is currently writing a regular collumn of cookbook reviews for the Benicia Times Herald. Contact Dean at wellseasonedlibrarian@gmail.com You can listen to my podcasts using the following link https://linktr.ee/thewellseasonedlibrarian and you can listen to my podcast on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsibP5oAUIam8sOT-MZdXig
