India: Recipes, Flavors & Traditions

P.J. Tierney

Travel to India without leaving your kitchen! Perfect for ages 9–14, India: Recipes, Flavors & Traditions invites young chefs and their families on a culinary adventure through 35 easy-to-follow recipes while exploring India’s vibrant flavors, traditions, celebrations, and culture.

Did you know more than 1,000 elephants helped transport materials during the construction of the Taj Mahal?

Cook your way through India with recipes for breakfast, small plates, sides & snacks, entrées, and desserts. Make Masala French Toast, Mango Chia Pudding, Samosas, Mulligatawny Soup, Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Roti, and festive Indian sweets including Ladoo, Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, and Chocolate Burfi.

Discover Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how food and sweets play an important role in this spectacular celebration. Along the way, explore Indian culture, history, family traditions, and everyday life.

Full-color photography, Kids in the Kitchen cooking tips, Hindi food words, measurement conversions, ingredient substitutions, and simple instructions for creating Indian spice blends help young cooks build skills and confidence.

Part of the Culinary Passport Series, specially flagged recipes connect to the Culinary Passport included with The Global Cookbook: Delicious Recipes from Seven Continents. Complete a recipe, add the matching collectible sticker, and track your cooking journey around the world through food.