“The only thing more exuberant and outrageous than the flavors in this book is the writing itself. Not only was No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World an adventure for my kitchen, but I can’t say that I’ve ever learned more from a cookbook.”
James Beard Award–winning chef Meherwan Irani is here to tell you that Indian street food is the best food on the planet. With more than 100 of his recipes in his new book, you can now have it at home any time you want.
In his debut cookbook, street food–obsessed Chef Meherwan Irani makes a compelling case for adding Indian food to your weekly rotation. He’ll show you how to build layers of flavor and texture, putting favorites like bhel puri, vada pav, kathi rolls, and more within your grasp.
“I have a feeling you’re going to love the hell out of this cookbook.”
— Danny McBride, actor and comedian
“I have a feeling you’re going to love the hell out of this cookbook.”
— Danny McBride, actor and comedian
“The only thing more exuberant and outrageous than the flavors in this book is the writing itself. Not only was No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World an adventure for my kitchen, but I can’t say that I’ve ever learned more from a cookbook.”
“Meherwan Irani brings the incandescent magic of his restaurants Chai Pani and Botiwalla into our home kitchens. No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World is a bold claim for sure, but we’re 1,000% certain this volume is the best guide we’ve found yet to bringing the joy of Indian food into your home!”
“When Meherwan Irani takes on a project, you know a sensory feast awaits. In his first book, he delivers exactly that — capturing the vibrant energy, color, and irresistible aromas of India’s street food culture from the very first page.”
“Chef Meherwan Irani’s book is more than a cookbook—it is a journey of flavor, memory, and migration.”
“Meherwan Irani has strong opinions that will piss off approximately 60 percent of the Indian diaspora—and that’s exactly why this book matters. He’s given us permission to cook his delicious, loud, truly accessible food—the Chai Pani way. There’s a new number one cookbook on my shelf.”
“Irani has written the most impactful book on Indian cookery since the first books from Madhur Jaffrey set the world on a collision course with deliciousness.”