Made in India

Published in 2014, Meera Sodha's cookbook focuses strictly on the Gujarati home cooking she grew up eating, rather than the heavy, restaurant-style curries typically found in Western restaurants. It specifically highlights her family's East African Indian heritage through highly accessible recipes.

Yes, because the author comes from a Gujarati background—a cuisine that naturally features a high proportion of vegetarian dishes—the book is excellent for vegetarians. It includes numerous recipes for dals, vegetables, and pulses, alongside meat dishes.

Readers frequently praise her recipe for the 'Perfect Mumbai Masala Omelette' and her mother's chicken curry. The book also features beloved street food items, such as samosas and pakoras, adapted seamlessly for the home kitchen.

Sodha specifically designed the recipes to be approachable for cooks in the UK and US, utilizing ingredients that can easily be found in standard supermarkets. She avoids overly complex spice blends, relying on fresh, everyday staples to build authentic flavor.