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Easy Indian Food Anyone Can Make

Written by

Shadi Faleel

Published

23 July 2026

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What’s it about? Easy Indian Food Anyone Can Make brings together comforting Indian and Sri Lankan recipes that are designed for real life, making it easy to enjoy restaurant-style dishes without the fuss. Using supermarket-friendly ingredients and straightforward methods, Shadi Faleel shows how achievable homemade curries, rice dishes and snacks can be, whether you’re cooking for family, friends or a simple weeknight dinner.

Inspired by the recipes Shadi grew up eating alongside the British-Indian dishes she loves, this colourful collection balances authentic family favourites with much-loved takeaway classics. You’ll find recipes including Chicken Tikka Masala, Goan Fish Curry, Lamb Korma and Paneer Kofta Biryani, all created to deliver maximum flavour with minimal effort. Beautiful photography and playful illustrations make this book as inspiring to browse as it is to cook from.

Who’s the author? Shadi Faleel is a recipe creator whose easy, flavour-packed cooking has earned her a community of more than one million followers online. She began sharing recipes while working in a corporate role and quickly built a loyal audience drawn to her approachable style and the Indian and Sri Lankan dishes inspired by her family heritage.

Now dedicated to creating simple, reliable recipes for home cooks, Shadi focuses on making Indian cooking feel accessible, practical and achievable. As a busy parent herself, she understands the value of recipes that fit around everyday life without compromising on flavour. Easy Indian Food Anyone Can Make is her debut cookbook.

Recipes we love: Chicken Tikka Masala; Goan Fish Curry; Lamb Korma; Paneer Kofta Biryani.

Perfect for: Anyone who loves Indian food and wants to recreate authentic family recipes and takeaway favourites with easy methods and everyday ingredients.

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