ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Bon Appetit, Washington Post, New York Times, NPR, Saveur, Esquire, Wired, Los Angeles Times, KCRW Goodfood, Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal •  ONE OF THE STRATEGIST'S BEST COOKBOOKS TO GIFT •  ONE OF PADMA LAKSHMI'S PICKS FOR BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR • AN EPICURIOUS BEST NEW SUMMER COOKBOOK • FINALIST FOR LIBBY'S COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR "The great Khushbu Shah has provided brilliant, original, easy, and, most of all, delicious Indian American recipes that will dazzle anyone’s palate.”―Phil Rosenthal, TV writer, producer, and host of Somebody Feed Phil “What is Indian food in America?”   In her eagerly anticipated debut cookbook, acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah injects an electric and irresistible energy into the story of Indian food, with 125 recipes inspired by the cooking of the diaspora. From the savory and bold flavors of Achari Paneer Pizza to the ultimate home-cooked comfort meal, a pot of Spinach Tadka Dal with rice, Khushbu’s recipes are flavor-packed, party-pleasing, and wonderfully surprising. She invites readers on a journey far beyond butter chicken (though she has a stellar recipe for it), offering instructions for preparing meals, drinks, and desserts as diverse as Saag Paneer Lasagna, Classic Dosas, Keralan Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Pani Puri Mojitos, and a Masala Chai Basque Cheesecake. Khushbu makes it easy to dive in, equipping home cooks with a list of simple-to-find pantry staples alongside vibrant images, clever tips and tricks, and illuminating essays that introduce a thrilling voice in American food. 100 color photos "Shah’s exuberant cookbook embraces all of the staples of the Indian American pantry…and delivers to readers delicious, crowd-pleasing recipes that run the gamut from a saag paneer lasagna to a jiggly, juicy mango pie. It’s a deeply satisfying and imaginative cookbook―and one I’m looking forward to cooking from for years to come." ― Karen Shimizu, Food & Wine "Shah’s book reflects her personality: vibrant, creative, outspoken, thoughtful, fun-loving." ― Joe Yonan, Washington Post "An inventive, wholly original celebration of the foods and dishes of the Indian-American diaspora." ― Michael La Corte, Salon "Chronicle[s] how Indian immigrants have swapped ingredients and techniques with other immigrants, creating Indian Tex-Mex dishes and Indian pizzas, adding Indian flavors to American staples, opening restaurants, and building a cuisine unique from those of the country from which they emigrated. Amrikan is a history book as much as it is a cookbook, a testament to a diaspora’s innovation and creativity." ― Jaya Saxena, Eater "[A] stellar new book about how Indian food adapted to America." ― Esquire "Truly, an insightful revealing into the wonderful world of Indian cuisine in America―from Masala Shakshuka to Saffron Chia Seed Pudding, and Carrot Halwa Sticky Buns, you're in for a real treat. And the pictures in Amrikan are as delectable as the recipes―they basically pop off the pages!" ― Randy Sean Schulman, Food Republic "Captures, through recipes from the Indian American diaspora, everything that is joyful about cooking and eating: flavors and textures that contrast and delight, deftly told stories that feel like your favorite cynical friend is right beside you in your hot hot kitchen, playful recipes with nostalgic nods, a celebration of innovative adaptation, or, when the dish calls for it, strict adherence to the classics." ― Ella Quittner, Family Style "Shah wows in her debut cookbook….Bold, flavorful, and only sometimes spicy, these recipes represent a cuisine that has been largely overlooked in the ever-growing Asian cooking boom in America….[A]n alluring collection that every true foodie will embrace." ― Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[ Amrikan ] is a joy, richly infused with Shah’s sense of humor. . . . Cooks will not be able to resist this vivaciously written and vibrantly packaged paean to Indian American culinary mashups." ― John Charles, Library Journal (starred review) "Shah’s approach and colorful photographs make this a delightful starter cookbook for Indian fare." ― Booklist "Khushbu Shah is showing a side of Indian food that everyone who enjoys eating should know about, and she does it in a way that makes it easy to understand and gets you excited to try it!" ― Joshua Weissman, author of An Unapologetic Cookbook "I can't begin to explain how stoked I am for Amrikan ! It's packed with playful recipes like Rice Krispy Bhel, Crispy Paneer Burger, and Nutella Burfi. But more importantly, Khushbu Shah highlights how many of our immigrant mothers cook. By blending cultures and adapting to use what's accessible, they create new family recipes that are just as reflective of the diaspora as the foods they ate back home. Yes, please, to Carrot Halwa Sticky Buns!" ― Sohla El-Waylly, author of Start Here "As one of the most exciting culinary voices of