Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781784725358 Publisher: Mitchell Beazley (Octopus Publishing Group) Age Range: Adult Overview Chetna's Healthy Indian is a warm, practical cookbook from Great British Bake Off finalist Chetna Makan, packed with 80 approachable recipes that prove Indian home cooking can be quick, nourishing and full of flavour. Written for busy families, midweek cooks and anyone wanting to eat well without fuss, this hardback collection blends everyday convenience with the comforting spice and colour of authentic Indian cuisine, making it a genuinely useful addition to any kitchen shelf. About the Book Inside this hardback cookbook you'll find 80 recipes designed around minimal ingredients, straightforward methods and realistic prep times — ideal for weeknight dinners, lazy weekends or whenever you want nourishing comfort food without spending hours at the stove. Chetna draws on recipes inspired by her own family and friends rather than restaurant-style dishes, so everything here feels genuinely cookable at home. Expect vibrant mains such as onion and whole-spice chicken curry and tandoori pan-fried sea bream, alongside vegetarian favourites like paneer and cavolo nero saag. There are also oven techniques for tandoori-style roast chicken, simple flatbreads and rice dishes, a chapter of pickles and chutneys including mango and mint chutney, and lighter desserts such as saffron yogurt and spiced chocolate bark. The book strikes a careful balance between traditional Indian flavour and modern, health-conscious cooking, with a handy glossary to help newer cooks navigate spices and ingredients. Presented in a durable hardback edition at 208 pages, it's built to be a long-term kitchen companion rather than a one-read cookbook, and works equally well as a personal treat or a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves cooking. 80 healthy, family-friendly Indian recipes using accessible ingredients Quick, realistic methods suited to busy weeknights and weekends Includes curries, flatbreads, pickles, chutneys and lighter desserts Durable hardback format — a lasting addition to any cookbook collection Many recipes easily adapted for vegetarian or lighter diets Ideal gift for home cooks, foodies and fans of Indian cuisine About the Author Chetna Makan was born in Jabalpur, central India, and trained as a fashion designer before moving to the UK in 2004. She rose to national attention as a finalist on The Great British Bake Off in 2014, and has since written multiple bestselling cookbooks celebrating home-style Indian cooking. Known for her warm, encouraging voice and genuinely achievable recipes, Chetna has built a loyal following among home cooks who want authentic flavour without unnecessary complication, and her books are trusted staples in kitchens across the UK. Why You'll Love This Cookbook Honest, uncomplicated recipes that deliver real Indian flavour without the faff. Chetna's Healthy Indian is perfect for anyone who wants nourishing, crowd-pleasing meals on a realistic weeknight budget of time and effort — a genuinely useful hardback for the kitchen shelf. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK hardback edition with UK ISBN 9781784725358.