"Vikram Vij is one of the greatest chefs on the planet."
-Michael Bublé

80 exciting new Indian recipes from one of North America's most innovative and beloved chefs.

Celebrated chef, bestselling author, and media personality Vikram Vij is known for his innovative and elevated approach to Indian cooking. The New York Times has praised his flagship restaurant Vij's as "easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world" and the Michelin Guide awarded it a Bib Gourmand designation in 2023 and 2024. More than 30 years after it opened, diners still flock to Vij's to enjoy his signature dishes, like the wine-marinated lamb popsicles that offer a modern take on Indian food.

Never one to rest on his laurels, Vikram is back in My New Indian Kitchen with 80 easy-to-follow recipes that marry the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine with elegant culinary techniques. Designed with the home chef in mind, these dishes are accessible, comforting, imaginative - and unmistakably Vij's.

Recipes include:
- Chilled Pea Soup with Fried Mint - Burrata with Spiced Fig-Mango Chutney - Gnocchi with Garam Masala Tomato Sauce and Paneer - Spicy Cod Pakoras - Vij's Chicken Korma - Chili-Spiced Lamb Rogan Josh - Indian Tiramisu

This cookbook also traces Vikram's culinary journey, with stories of the people, travels, and ingredients that have inspired him over the years. Packed with striking food photography and inspiring cooking tips, My New Indian Kitchen is an invitation to cook with heart, embrace the joy of Indian cuisine, and share the food you love with those around you.

Vikram Vij was born in India and grew up in Amritsar and Mumbai. He studied hotel management in Salzburg, Austria, before moving to Canada to work at the Banff Springs Hotel. He opened the original 14-seat Vij's Restaurant in Vancouver in 1994.

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