Swayampurna (Swayam) Mishra feeds her audience’s desire for authentic Indian flavors with meals inspired by her Indian heritage and her mother’s cooking--with a collection of curated recipes that are exceptionally easy and palatable for beginners. Home chefs love her easy approach to Indian cuisine, which affords them the opportunity to spice things up in the kitchen without the hassle. Creator of the popular blog La Petit Chef, Swayam keeps her food philosophy simple, “fun, fast and fabulous.” This book embodies Swayam’s outlook on cuisine and invites audiences of any background to enjoy the bold flavors and simplicity that cooking Indian can provide.

Home cooks will love the ease of preparation with one-bowl meals like Pumpkin, Spinach and Chickpea Curry, Salt and Pepper Chicken and Classic Paneer Chili. Indian soul food shines in dishes like Mom’s Lamb Curry with its pops of cardamom, black peppercorns and cinnamon. Chicken Tikka Wraps will fool any guest into thinking you’re a master of Indian cuisine when in fact your time in the kitchen was a breeze.

With an authoritative voice and a forward by expert baker Naomi Robinson of Bakers Royale, Swayam’s book will entice everyone to give Indian cuisine a try or expand their already formed love of the culture.