Chetna's 30 Minute Indian: Quick and Easy Everyday Meals

by Chetna Makan

Overview

80 brilliant, flavor-packed Indian recipes to make in 30 minutes or less

Chetna Makan's bestselling cookbooks combine her creative flavor twists with a love of simple Indian home cooking. Taking inspiration from the eclectic tastes of Indian cuisine, these tempting recipes can all be on the table and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.


Featuring fabulous salads, traditional fast snacks, imaginative toppings for toasts, delicious dals, comforting veggie, fish and meat curries, all-in-one rice dishes, surprising raitas and dips as well as indulgent desserts, there are speedy options for every occasion.


With useful meal plans included, dishes can be enjoyed on their own or paired together and cooked quickly for an easy feast to enjoy with friends. No complicated methods, just delicious, vibrant and varied food that the whole family can enjoy every single night of the week and in little to no time at all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780594127253
Publisher:	Octopus Books
Publication date:	07/20/2021
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	131,930
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Chetna Makan was born in Jabalpur, an ancient city in central India. She has a degree in fashion and worked in Mumbai as a fashion designer before moving to the UK in 2003. Chetna reached the semi-final of The Great British Bake Off in 2014, and her first book, The Cardamom Trail, is a celebration of baking with Indian flavors. She has a very popular YouTube channel 'Food with Chetna' where she shares her creative flair for food. Her other books, also published by Mitchell Beazley, include Chai, Chaat & Chutney,Chetna's Healthy Indian, and Chetna's Healthy Indian Vegetarian.

Editorial Reviews

05/17/2021

Makan (Chetna’s Healthy Indian Vegetarian), a Great British Baking Show finalist, divvies out 80 sumptuous Indian recipes that are a cinch to whip up. She points out that while Indian cooking can take time, “our everyday food is often fast to prep and cook”—and proves it with a range of flavorful dishes that require no more than 30 minutes to make. She starts with some time-saving advice (“Don’t feel guilty about using canned beans”) then dives into snacks that can be served warm or at room temp, among them flaky paneer onion masala rolls, and a kale, carrot, and bean salad. Sauces and sides—such as a coriander peanut chutney and sweet and sour lentils—are offered as simple ways to enhance dishes, while savory curries, including a standout crab option, come together with just a flash simmer and in a single pan. Makan doesn’t waste time, or food either; a number of recipes make use of leftovers (such as day-old rice in a mouthwatering peanut and paneer rice) and extra veggies one may have lying around. Her pleasant and snappy guidance, meanwhile, takes the guesswork out of putting the dishes together. Readers intimidated by Indian cooking would do well to take a look at this enticing guide. (July)

Publishers Weekly

07/01/2021

Since her 2014 appearance on The Great British Bake Off, India-born/UK-based Makan has established herself as a go-to source for family-friendly, modern Indian recipes. In her fifth cookbook, Makan focuses on dishes (from various regions of India) that can be prepped, cooked, and put on the table within 30 minutes. The book provides a wealth of options for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. To achieve speedy results without sacrificing flavor, Makan chooses quick-cooking ingredients and applies time-conscious techniques to classics like Butter Chicken, plus flatbreads and seafood curries. She also offers an appealing range of snacks, light meals, and savory pastries that beg to be shared at parties; her dessert recipes will delight Bake Off fans with new twists on traditional Indian sweets, such as Rose and Pistachio Cake with Cardamom Toffee Sauce. The book includes 14 menu suggestions for entertaining or planning family meals. VERDICT The reliability of Makan's recipes and her personable, confident voice ensure that this collection will be a go-to for home cooks seeking creative inspiration for midweek meals. A welcome addition to Makan's range of popular cookbooks.—Kelsy Peterson, Brighton Grammar Sch., Melbourne, Australia

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