Sabrina is the real deal... The delicious flavour combinations, fun playfulness of classic dishes and a genuine love for storytelling and recipe writing makes this a must for any bookshelf." - Ravneet Gill Delicious food, great wine, wonderful company and no time constraints. Many of my fantastic meals have been focused around great fresh produce, cooked simply and eaten slowly. There is much to be said for slowing down and taking time over meals. What is one kitchen tip everyone should know? I wanted to capture in print some of my absolute favourite dishes that my Mother would cook – so it was clear immediately that these would be featured. And the rest were about manageable, confidence building dishes, to suit any occasion that would make people reach for their spices. I set out to provide enough support through the recipes to win when you make them, but enough flex that you can tweak them to your own palette. I also felt it was imperative to make the recipes fun! The only one that takes a little while is the masala bouillabase, but that calls for a good bottle of wine and a leisurely day of cooking! And which do you think is the biggest crowd-pleaser? Sabrina’s modern take on traditional South Asian dishes and the stories behind them makes an entertaining and tempting book!”– Michel Roux Jr The fifth edition of Modern South Asia draws on the newest historical research and scholarship in the field to interpret and debate key developments in modern South Asian history and historical writing, covering the diverse spectrum of the subcontinent’s social, economic and political past.

Along with a personal story of her journey, Sabrina also features conversations with eight of her 'sisters' from South Asian heritage, continuing the thread of connecting with your history whilst breaking cultural and culinary boundaries. Modern South Asian Kitchen is a thought-provoking testament to modern South Asian cuisine as well as a joyful celebration of how cooking food brings together communities, families and friends. Without fail, excellent quality extra virgin olive oil, fennel seeds, my homemade crispy curry leaf chilli oil, sherry vinegar, an assortment of pasta and noodles and a jar of my Mother’s garam masala blend Like the book says we are honouring old traditions as well as creating new. I can’t wait to see what you cook”It’s the type of food that you are going to love to cook for your friends, your family and your loved ones. And I just want you to have fun. That’s absolutely what this book’s about. Fall in love with your spice cupboard. Have a good old time, and cook something totally delicious and then keep cooking from it.” In her striking recipes, Sabrina brings a sense of the past (comforting, nostalgic South Asian recipes), the present (accessible, adapted recipes that nod to our time-poor, modern lives) and the future (a legacy of unique recipes that are influenced by a Western audience). Sabrina's modern take on traditional South Asian dishes and the stories behind them makes an entertaining and tempting book!" - Michel Roux Jr Sabrina is the real deal... The delicious flavour combinations, fun playfulness of classic dishes and a genuine love for storytelling and recipe writing makes this a must for any bookshelf."– Ravneet Gill Our friend and long time supporter, Sabrina Gidda’s debut coookbook Modern South Asian Kitchen was published by Quadrille Books in March 2023.

The book is an exploration of my culinary heritage. Most people don't associate me with Indian food because I've largely cooked modern European food over the course of my career. I launched Bernardi's (an upscale Italian restaurant in Marylebone) as executive chef in 2015 and have competed in The Roux Scholarship twice. But it all began in the kitchen at home for me watching my mum cook Punjabi food. The title of the book suggests it’s not only Punjabi recipes… What we loved about this book was that it features conversations with eight of her ‘sisters’ from South Asian heritage, who are also connecting with their history whilst breaking cultural and culinary boundaries. Modern South Asian Kitchen is a joyful celebration of how cooking brings together communities, families and friends. It’s been a bittersweet time. My mum was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021 and we lost her towards the end of last year. I got to cheers the deal with her. She would have been incredibly excited to see it published. Tell us about Modern South Asian Kitchen If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find UsFeeling Inspired? Try Sabrina's recipes: Jalebi pancakes, T he only dhal you will ever need or Almond & brown butter madeleines Sabrina Gidda has appeared on BBC’s Great British Menu, Celebrity Masterchef and Saturday Kitchen. Her recipes draw from her experience in modern European kitchens, as well as her Punjabi heritage. She believes that flavour and enjoyment are imperative to every meal. Sabrina is the real deal... The delicious flavour combinations, fun playfulness of classic dishes and a genuine love for storytelling and recipe writing makes this a must for any bookshelf." – Ravneet Gill Sabrina’s modern take on traditional South Asian dishes and the stories behind them makes an entertaining and tempting book!"– Michel Roux Jr