Indian Food Is Easy

“I can’t remember the last time a cookbook made me this hungry! Vijaya’s enthusiasm for food and knack for writing recipes shines bright in this celebration of Indian flavors. With classic standbys, like The Best Butter Chicken, to delish culinary mash-ups, like Palak Paneer Lasagna, I’m reaching for this book time and time again!”—MARY BERG, cookbook author and host of The Good Stuff with Mary Berg“Indian Food Is Easy brings the bold, vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine into your home with effortless simplicity. Vijaya’s recipes are as approachable as they are delicious, seamlessly blending tradition with a modern touch. Her personality and passion shine through on every page, making this book both inspiring and practical!”—MICHAEL BONACINI, co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality“Even as a professional chef, I’ve always reserved the complex and vibrant flavors of Indian cooking for take-out or restaurant dining—until now! Vijaya proves with Indian Food Is Easy that you’re only a few spices, techniques, and pantry staples away from creating these big, bold dishes at home. She expertly provides tips and tricks that make this favorite cuisine approachable for the home cook, without compromising the craveable quality that makes Indian food so special.”—SHAHIR MASSOUD, author of Eat, Habibi, Eat!“Vijaya’s recipes are a true celebration of the bold, vibrant flavors of Indian cooking, made approachable and easy to embrace. Indian Food Is Easy honors her heritage while highlighting how the key flavors of Indian cuisine can shine beyond traditional dishes. Every recipe is simply mouthwatering!”—CRYSTELLE PEREIRA, TV chef and author of Flavour Kitchen“This cookbook is an absolute gem! Indian Food Is Easy is brimming with vibrant, flavorpackeddishes that are not only fun and family-friendly, but also incredibly accessible. These recipes are sure to become staples in your weekly meal rotation!”—DENNIS PRESCOTT, bestselling author of Cook with Confidence

Vijaya Selvaraju has worked as a recipe developer and online cooking personality for over a decade. In 2015, she became a cooking expert on The Marilyn Denis Show. Since then, she has worked as an on-camera host for the popular food social media channel Tastemade and co-hosted Gusto’s One World Kitchen. She appears regularly on CTV’s Your Morning, CP24, and The Good Stuff with Mary Berg. Her travels around the world inspire her recipes, blending diverse influences with authentic Indian flavors. Vijaya lives in Toronto with her husband and children.