Masala

Mallika Basu (BLOOMSBURY)

Spectacular imagery accompanies more than 100 enticing Indian recipes in this hardcover recipe book worthy of showing off in any kitchen. It’s the perfect gift for budding master chefs and includes spicy staples like Punjabi Potato Flatbread, Vegetable Kurma and Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhanwala). Basu grew up surrounded by exotic flavours and dishes up clear step-bystep guides for Indian Clarified Butter (Desi Ghee) and sweet treats like Vanilla Custard (Phirni) and Ricotta Dumplings in Saffron Cream (Rasmalai).