Romy Gill’s India

Who’s the author? Romy Gill MBE is a British/Indian chef, food and travel writer and broadcaster who has earned widespread acclaim for her innovative approach to Indian cooking. She has made numerous TV and radio programmes in the UK, including The One Show, James Martin’s Saturday Morning, Celebrity MasterChef, Channel 4’s Packed Lunch and the Food Programme and Women’s Hour on BBC Radio 4.

Romy has also contributed to a number of publications, including BBC Food, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The New York Times, OcadoLife, Saveur Magazine, and Food & Wine. In 2019, she released her debut cookbook, Zaika: Vegan Recipes from India, which received widespread acclaim.

What’s it about? From dals and sweets to street food and feasts, Romy Gill’s India takes you on a journey through her ancestral kitchens in the Bengal and Punjab region, where she discovered the true essence of home-cooked Indian cuisine.

In this beautiful cookbook, Romy shares over 70 of her beloved family recipes, each a testament to the flavours that defined her childhood. She also imparts her culinary wisdom and invaluable cooking tips to give you all the confidence you need in your own kitchen.

With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, every dish is designed with the home cook in mind. The diverse range of recipes includes vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian options, allowing you to create mouth-watering meals for every occasion.

Recipes we love: Stir-Fried Spiced Pumpkin, Tandoori Poussin, Prawn Fritters, Masala Crab, and Crushed Ice Gola.

Perfect for: Home cooks and foodies keen to delve into the melting pot of spices, flavours and ingredients from across the Bengal and Punjab region.