Rukmini Iyer grew up in London with two working parents who were always transforming their family's Indian recipes into quick and easy weeknight meals. So, when Rukmini and her parents took a trip through India on the Coromandel Express—from her mother's native Kolkata to her father's native Chennai—Iyer was inspired to recreate the cuisine of their travels for the harried home cook. Featuring 75 recipes, this book is the ultimate display of Iyer's skill for deliciously doable dishes. Aptly titled India Express, it lends the word "express" dual meaning, evoking both a culinary tour of India by train, as well as the delightful speed and ease required by the recipes. From Bengali popcorn shrimp and mango cardamom lassis to mini-naan pizzas and more, these dishes perfectly capture the depth of south Asian flavors with Rukmini's signature fuss-free flare.
'There are plenty of punchy flavours here and the beauty of this kind of cooking is that it requires so little preparation' Constance Craig Smith, Daily Mail, for 'The Green Roasting Tin'
'This book has changed my life' Juno Dawson, for 'The Green Roasting Tin'
'Wonderful. So delicious. So easy' Nina Stibbe, for 'The Green Roasting Tin'
'An absolute must-have' GQ for 'The Green Roasting Tin'
'This book will earn a place in kitchens up and down the country' Nigella Lawson, for 'The Green Roasting Tin'
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About Rukmini Iyer
Rukmini Iyer is a food stylist and food writer, formerly a lawyer. She loves creating new recipes and making food look beautiful for shoots, and when she's not styling, cooking or entertaining, she can usually be found reading by the riverside, or filling her balcony with more plants than it can hold.
