6 Ultimate Indian Cookbooks for Seniors

With thousands of titles to choose from, finding the right healthy cookbook can be a daunting task. To help you narrow down the search, we have listed down some popular ones in this section. Easy and simple to understand, these books will not only broaden your palate, but will also provide multiple kitchen hacks, and different cooking techniques.

• 50 Great Curries of India - by Camellia Panjabi

A feast for the senses, 50 Great Curries of India is the world's best-selling curry book. It explains how to add taste, aroma, and colour to create that perfect curry. This book covers dishes from all over India. Right from the classic Goan Lamb Vindaloo to the more exotic Gujarat Mango and Yogurt Curry – this book has everything for you. Moreover, the attractive pictures are enough to tantalize, inspire and excite your tastebuds.

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• Made in India: Recipes From an Indian Family Kitchen - by Meera Sodha

This can be a great addition to your cookbook collection. It will change the way you cook, eat and think about Indian food forever. In this collection, Meera serves up a feast of over 130 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, all collected from three generations of her family. With an additional content section to help you find First-Timer Recipes, 30-Minute Midweek Meals, Kid-Friendly Cooking, and Store-Cupboard Curries, there's something tasty for every situation.

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• Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen: Traditional and Creative Recipes for the Home Cook - by Richa Hingle

From delicious dals to rich curries, flat breads, savory breakfasts, snacks, and much more, this vegan cookbook brings you Richa Hingle’s collection of plant-based Indian recipes inspired by regional cuisines, Indian culture, local foods, and proven methods.

Whether you want to enjoy Indian cooking, try some new spices, or add more protein to your meals using legumes and lentils, this book has covered it all. In this book, you will learn the secrets of eclectic Indian tastes and textures and discover meals in which pulses and vegetables are the stars of the dish. Once you taste Richa’s mouth-watering desserts, they will likely become your new favorites.

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• Cooking from the Heart - by Pankajam

In this book, Pankajam captures the flavours of her thaathi’s (maternal grandmother) cooking method through nearly a hundred recipes that cover Tamil staples such as aviyal, kuzhambu (tamarind-based curry), and poriyal (sautéed vegetables) to festive specialties like kozhukattai (rice dumpling filled with coconut and jaggery) and payasam. This book is especially helpful for the novice cook as it gives detailed guidelines on common kitchen practices like extracting coconut milk, making pickles, tamarind water, etc.

In all, this book is good for anyone who wishes to cook, serve and enjoy good South Indian food at home.

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• Rekha's Incredible India Cook Book: Indian Vegetarian Recipes for Every Day and Special Occasions - by Rekha Mawar

In this book, you will find Indian vegetarian snacks, soups, curries, rice dishes, breads, lentil dishes, sweets, and drinks. Many of the recipes are easy to prepare and meant for everyday cooking. Other recipes are more elaborate and best for special occasions. Simple and easy with words, this book will let you explore exotic Indian spices and aromatic dishes.

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• Indian Instant Pot Cookbook: Traditional Indian Dishes Made Easy and Fast - by Urvashi Pitre

The Indian Instant Pot Cookbook lets you discover how simple and delicious traditional Indian cuisine can be. It offers fast and easy takes on classic Indian dishes all designed to be cooked in your electric pressure cooker. This book lets you keep things simple with limited ingredients. It offers quick-fix recipes for everything - be it Basmati Pulao or Chicken Tikka Masala. In all, this book will bring a wide array of Indian dishes to your table, without comprising on taste and flavour.

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