Quick Summary: A simple how-to masterpiece for the novice and for the experienced

My Review: 15-Minute Indian by Anjula Devi is a 2025 release. It is an INCREDIBLE cookbook focused on providing instructions on one-pan recipes.

About the Book: "15-Minute Indian teaches you the game-changing way to eat fresh and flavoursome Indian food. Each recipe takes under 15 minutes to make and is cooked in one pan using minimal steps and ingredients.

With over 90 fuss-free recipes you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve in the time. Cook healthy midweek meals from scratch such as:


Salmon with Fenugreek and Ginger
Tangy Green Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Fennel
Sweet and Tart Aubergines
Garlic and Chilli Paneer


There are chapters for legumes, veggies, fish, potatoes and breads, so you can also combine dishes to create a sumptuous feast without spending a day in the kitchen.

Armed with a treasure-trove of recipes evolved over the last six decades, Anjula Devi passionately believes Indian food should be accessible to everyone and very easy to replicate at home. You'll find short ingredients lists, straightforward methods and genuinely quick recipes without sneaky hours of prep.

What’s more, the clever short-sharp-cooking method releases the spices in a way that adds a whole new level of fresh flavours and textures - a completely different, achievable way to enjoy Indian food.

Lighter, fresher and full of goodness, 15-Minute Indian contains no-sweat recipes you'll turn to again and again – a must-have for the modern cook."

In My Own Words: Cooking made easy! 15-Minute Indian offers tasty recipes, colorful treats for the eyes, and a wealth of knowledge on yummy Indian goodness for the health conscientious.

The ingredients were simple and familiar. The directions for preparation were easy to follow. The picture of the prepared dished were incredibly helpful and made me aware of what success looks like when it came to a completed meal.

Favorite Recipes: All of them! I cannot wait to try them.

Layout: The book was laid out perfectly. From the Table of Contents to The Simple Life and Index pages, it was completely captivating. The author's picture was on point, as well. Her positioning and placement at the table brought me full circle and reminded me of her father's words. It was well thought out. Nice touch!

My Final Say: This inspiring book was everything and then some. It was recipes, yes. It was also sprinkles of wisdom, memories, connection, and creativity. It was a culinary delight. Readers will feast on this!

Other: I very much appreciated the background given, regarding the author's health journey and choices that led to this project. It is exactly what I needed to hear in this season of life. This book is the gift that will keep on giving to so many people. Bravo!

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: G
Keeper: Yes
Favorites Shelf: Yes
Besties Shelf: Yes
Status/Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion | Carnival), and to NetGalley. Thank you so very much for granting access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. It was an absolute pleasure to review. I look forward to reading more from this author.

This book is great! I like how all the recipes are clearly laid out on one page. While for me there will be some extra prep work that may take things a little over 15 minutes, I don't think it will add much more time. There's so many delicious looking recipes that look fun to mix and match for larger meals, and I'm particularly looking forward to trying the Quick Vegetable Rice with Cardamom, the Cardamom Potatoes and Dill, and the Easy Fish Molee!

I really liked the premise and organization of 15-Minute Indian. I'm skeptical that some of these recipes will actually be ready in 15-minutes or less, but I can see how they'd be fairly quick to make.

I'm vegetarian and was extremely pleased to see so many wonderful options. The recipes that I'm most excited for are Chilli & Garlic Paneer, Simple Scrambled Masala Eggs, Aloo Matar, Masala Broccoli, and Quick Vegetable Rice with Cardamom. I appreciated the suggestions to combine multiple recipes for a feast that came toward the end - I can definitely see doing that when having friends over.