YES, We know we are a recipe platform. But can anything compare to the expert guidance of a professional? The answer will always be no! So we thought, why not give our readers the perfect list of cookbooks for Indian Cooking. Here we go!

1. 50 Great Curries Of India – Camellia Punjabi 

From the classic Goa Lamb Vindaloo to the exotic Gujarat Mango and Yogurt Curry, this cookbook has it all. Camellia Punjabi’s 50 Great Curries Of India is one of the best curry books in the world.

2. Invitation to Indian Cooking

Madhur Jaffrey is probably the best-known Indian cookbook author in the US, and for good reason. Her work has spanned decades, her television show was groundbreaking, and she continues to be a force in Indian cuisine around the world. If you only buy one book off this list, this should be the one.

3. “Asma’s Indian Kitchen” by Asma Khan

You might recognize Khan as the first British chef to be featured on the Netflix show “Chef’s Table.” Her debut book of recipes, released in 2018, demonstrates why. The unifying theme of the cookbook is feasts, inspired by the central role of food in Indian celebrations. As Khan writes in the introduction, “… there is no reason why each and every meal should not be a feast fit for royalty.” Fittingly, most every dish in the book is vibrant, joyful, and perfect for an everyday feast. Standouts include a magenta beetroot raita and a fragrant saffron chicken korma, both of which are also satisfyingly Instagrammable

4. Indian Cookery by Madhur Jaffrey

Madhur Jaffrey is an Indian super-star, actress, food and travel writer, and she gets credit for bringing Indian cuisine to the Western world. One of her best books, Indian Cookery, is regarded by 1000 Cookbooks, an app with curated cookbooks, to be the best Indian cookbook ever published.

5. “Rasika: Flavors of India” by Ashok Bajaj, Vikram Sunderam, and David Hagedorn

Fans of the modern Indian restaurant Rasika in Washington, D.C., rejoiced when the chefs released this cookbook and finally spilled the secret recipe to their famous palak chaat, or fried spinach. 

You can find all of these on Amazon, or if you are old school, visit one of the bookshops of your locality!