6 Spices, 60 Dishes: Indian Recipes That Are Simple, Fresh, and Big on Taste (Ruta Kahate)

Ruta Kahate is one of my favorite Indian cookbook authors. This is the follow-up to her wonderful 5 Spices, 50 Dishes.

Using just six spices—cayenne, coriander, cumin, turmeric, mustard seed, and asafetida—chef Ruta Kahate presents 60 delicious recipes that are easy to prepare and deliver rich, complex flavor. These dishes—including tons of nourishing veggies, raitas, grains, and dals—are fresh, healthy, and versatile enough to mix and match, plus they feature Instant Pot variations for maximum ease.