Deborah Sanwal spent a year in Punjab preparing for her wedding and learning the secrets of the Indian kitchen from her mother-in-law. She chronicles that year in text and photos that provide an intimate portrait of one Indian family. This book is half memoir and half cookbook. The recipes are especially written for fans of Indian food who have never tried to cook the cuisine at home. The inside look at Indian family life and easy-to-follow recipes make this book a treasure for anyone wanting to learn more about life in India's Punjab region.