A vibrant debut cookbook that answers the question, "What is Indian food in America?" Khushbu Shah is tired of hearing the same myths about Indian it's too spicy, it's too complicated, it's all curry. Growing up in Michigan with immigrant parents, Shah would help her mother craft delicious, simple Indian dishes from ingredients available in middle America-Bisquick, ketchup, and even peanut butter. Amrikan (how Desis say "American") is the story of Indian food in America, with Shah its energetic translator. When it comes to cooking in the diaspora, adaptation is key. Shah's recipes perfect beloved staples like creamy upma and crispy dosas and introduce third-culture comfort food like Makhani Mac and Cheese and Mango Pie with a graham-cracker crust. And Shah makes it easy to dive in, equipping home chefs with numerous ways to use pantry staples like lentils and instant noodles. Packed with vivid color photographs, Amrikan presents a deeply personal, comprehensive, and exciting guide to Indian American cooking. 100 color photos