What’s it about? Rooted in Sanjana Modha’s Indian heritage and shaped by her experience growing up as a first-generation British Indian, Modern Masala celebrates just how versatile Indian-inspired vegetarian cooking can be. Across more than 70 recipes, familiar flavours and traditions are reimagined for the way we cook and eat today, bringing together Indian ingredients and spicing with influences from cuisines around the world.

Designed with busy home cooks in mind, the recipes in this book include 30-minute meals, one-pot and traybake dishes, air fryer ideas and batch-cooking options that let you cook once and eat twice. A flavour pantry guide helps you get to grips with key ingredients, while versatile base sauces, practical tips and vegan and gluten-free swaps make the recipes easy to adapt throughout the week. Expect creative, spice-forward food with plenty of ideas for bringing a little Desi sensibility to everyday meals.

Who’s the author? Sanjana Modha is a food writer and recipe creator known for her modern take on Indian-inspired vegetarian cooking. Drawing on her East African Indian heritage and experience as a first-generation British Indian, Sanjana creates accessible recipes that celebrate the flavours she grew up with while embracing a wide range of culinary influences.

Sanjana is an award-winning writer and BBC Food contributor, as well as the author of Sanjana Feasts.

Recipes we love: Daal Gnocchi, Lime Pickle Paneer Fajitas, and Eight-Minute Burfi.

Perfect for: Vegetarian home cooks who want to explore Indian flavours through creative, flexible recipes designed for modern everyday cooking.