Indian Takeaway : A very British story

When British TV star Hardeep Singh Kohli decided to travel round India in search of his roots, what seemed the obvious thing to take with him? Not a Lonely Planet guide. Not a BBC camera team. No! It was shepherd’s pie and Yorkshire pudding.

Indian Takeaway is the hilarious story of Hardeep’s attempts to cook his way round India, dishing up very British meals for the people he meets.

How will Goan fishermen, Bollywood film crews and Bangalore call centres cope with treacle pudding and cock-a-leekie soup?

Hilarious, strange and true, Indian Takeaway is a book for everyone who loves to cook, or longs to travel, or for anyone who wants to spend a few hours in the company of one singularly warm-hearted and entertaining man.

Praise for Indian Takeaway:

‘This is a sweetly written, immensely funny book from a man whose enthusiasm for food and friendship is infectious, a book that makes your mouth water and your feet itch at the same time.’

Daily Express

‘Far more than a cook’s tour…Funny, articulate and moving, this journey of self-discovery is a pleasure from start to finish.’

Waterstone’s Books Quarterly

‘Part culinary homage, part travel guide, part memoir, Hardeep entertains and amuses all the way from Bishopbriggs to Bangalore and beyond.’

Daily Record