“A joy to cook from as well as to read, this is a great addition to any cookbook collection … exquisite photography … recipes are simple, filled with comfort, and easy to execute … Fans of Indian cuisine will love the rice dishes, robust chutneys, and many vegetarian options, like pea and paneer curry and mung dhal. Ismail-Singer’s observation that home is wherever family is reflects the beauty of her recipes and her life journey.”

– Booklist

“[A] heartfelt tribute and solid introduction to Indian cooking. Food writer Ismail-Singer ably proves that ‘Indian food does not have to be complicated’ in this excellent debut packed with simple yet satisfying recipes inspired by her heritage. A descendant of Memon Muslims in western India … many of the dishes on offer… showcase a tantalizing blend of traditions … Thanks to her straightforward instructions, even those less versed in cooking Indian cuisine will find her recipes—including those for more time-consuming dishes such as chicken biryani and gulab jamun (fried dough balls soaked in syrup)—easy to execute.”

– Publishers Weekly

“[A]n an excellent book for those willing to try fusion Indian cuisine.”

– San Francisco Book Review