Desi Kitchen

I’ve longed for a book like this. A map that locates and explores the culinary heritage of the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent in Britain, how its been maintained and how it’s evolving to absorb other influences. A fascinating read with glorious recipes * Diana Henry *Fascinating exploration and celebration of the food that migrants from the Indian sub-continent have brought to the UK. Each chapter shines a spotlight on a region and gives voice to first-, second- and third-generation diaspora. There are dozens of wonderful recipes, each with its own story of origin and adaptation * BBC Good Food *Desi Kitchen is an evocative visual feast that speaks to your very heart. The mouth-watering recipes leap off the page and I am left wanting to bookmark nearly every dish * Lara Lee, author of Coconut and Sambal *A mesmerising cookbook filled with gorgeous recipes from Desi kitchens all over modern Britain * Atul Kochhar *The picture Sarah paints is of a dynamic food culture that is both influenced by its surroundings and, in turn, influences them * Waitrose Weekend ‘Book of the Week’ *An ode to the unique twists on South Asian cuisine * India Weekly *Included in ‘Best New Cookbooks’ * Delicious *A rare and privileged glimpse into desi kitchens from all over modern Britain * Asian Express *Effortless storytelling * Asian *Fascinating exploration and celebration of the food that migrants from the Indian sub-continent have brought to the UK. Each chapter shines a spotlight on a region and gives voice to first-, second- and third-generation diaspora. There are dozens of wonderful recipes, each with its own story of origin and adaptation * BBC Good Food *

Sarah Woods made her TV debut on BBC One’s ‘Britain’s Best Home Cook’ before leaving a corporate role to pursue a career in food. She trained at Ashburton Chef’s Academy and established a desi food collection business during the Covid lockdown. Sarah now hosts supper clubs and pop-up restaurants in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and is passionate about making authentic Indian home cooking accessible.