Masala by Mallika Basu (Bloomsbury, 2019)

The subtitle says it all — traditional Indian cooking for the modern kitchen. Basu shows how to capture the bold flavours and complex spicing of Indian cuisine, without an army of kitchen helpers. In addition to recipes, Masala offers a trustworthy guide to store-bought ingredients and kitchen shortcuts from an author who has known both the traditional Indian way of life and the contemporary pressures of a busy professional life.