Front cover of 5 Ingredient Indian by Chetna Makan, hardback

5 Ingredient Indian : 'A great book' Chris Evans: the BRAND NEW collection of over 90 super simple delicious Indian recipes - Chetna Makan

Chetna Makan

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  • Pages · 224 pages
  • Publication Date · 21/05/2026
  • Genre · TV / celebrity chef cookbooks
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A great book' Chris EvansCooking Indian food from scratch doesn't have to be complicated. With Chetna Makan's newest book, you can make flavourful Indian dishes with five simple ingredients. With Chetna's 5 easy signature spice blends - which you make once and then can last you for months - you can unlock bold flavours that will transform your cooking across a whole host of simple dishes. Recreate your favourite takeaway to easy snacks to share with friends, recipes include delicious main meals like a Tandoori Roast Chicken, Palak Paneer, or a Cod Fish Curry; dals such as Palak Dal (Spinach Lentils) and Whole Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils) , snacks such as Masala Papad and Sev (Gram Flour Noodles), and sweet treats such as Saffron Rice Pudding and Rasgulla, all more easily than ever before. Chapters Include:- Spice blends to build the foundations of your meals- Snacks such as Onion Pakora, Crispy Aubergine and Paneer Vada- Veg such as Cauliflower Sabji and Green Bean Stir Fry- Dals such as Palak Dal (Spinach Lentils) and Sabut Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils)- Fish such as Cod Curry and Curry Leaf Prawns- Chicken such as Chicken Tikka and Tandoori Roast Chicken- Rice such as Herby Pulao, Mushroom Rice and Chole Chawal (Chickpea rice)- Breads such as Roti, Paratha and Uttapam- Chutneys and Salads- Sweets including Wholemeal Laddoo, Saffron Kheer and Masala ChaiWith 5 Ingredient Indian, it's never been easier to bring a taste of India into your kitchen with these effortless, impressive dishes.

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