Dadima’s: Celebrating Grandmother’s Wisdom Through Indian Cooking 2016

How can we cook Indian meals just as delicious as a dadima would for her family? What are the culinary secrets behind the magic of a grandmother’s food? And how can we use that wisdom in our own kitchen to enhance our busy, fast-paced lives? These are questions which 25-year-old home-cook Anneeka answers in her debut book with a difference. Raised on the North-Indian, Punjabi cooking of her heritage, and inspired by her own dadima, Anneeka looks to grandmothers to bring simple, delicious and heart-warming food to her generation. Whether you’re after a nourishing, simple weeknight meal, want to throw an Indian dinner party or indulge in a cheeky treat, the dadimas have got you covered – and their food is a far cry from mainstream curries. The recipes include championed classics, (including aloo parathas, rotis, samosas and bhajis), light vegetarian dishes (such as daal, aloo gobi and okra), mouth-watering meats (spring lamb and crispy chicken thighs) and sweet treats (including carrot halwa and barfi). These are recipes passed down through generations, connecting generations. With helpful pointers to guide you every step of the way (including tips on batch-cooking and preparing ahead), coupled with stories and anecdotes from the grandmothers, you’ll certainly feel inspired in the kitchen and beyond.