MASALA AND MEATBALLS is HERE.
After a delightful and sublime December, here it is. The launch of a dream that I had for years, something I envisioned even before I could make a cup of coffee.
Masala and Meatballs has beloved Indian recipes for every palette. It has personal stories, from stories of when I was little to my little one’s vegetarian chapter-opening story. The journey of book writing brings back fond memories of my teen helping me with every step of the process… and what a fabulous editor he is. It is for everyone who loves Indian food and its nuances.
I’ve pretty much said everything that I can say about my upcoming book, Masala and Meatballs. There’s a small book trailer video my hubby put together, so check it out if you want to know more! You can buy the book on Amazon or you can buy a signed copy in the SHOP section of the blog.
So what is Masala and Meatballs about?
Masala and Meatballs is just not about recipes and pretty pictures. It’s about life, it’s about love, it’s about loving your roots and heritage. It’s about family. I’ve looked back at all of the events, people, and occurrences in my life that have influenced and inspired me, and have made me who I am today. I’m not a flawless human (nobody is). Life is a roller coaster, so I wanted to express that. Not exactly in those words, but to show how to survive the roller coaster and form a life. To cherish and to love the simplicity of life.
I hope that my book will inspire other people to start cooking. Cooking can be therapeutic, or cooking can be fun and easy. Think about their stories and who they are, to not be so hard on themselves, to celebrate the good and to not be defined or limited by the bad – and to look into the future, take control of their path and make things happen.
Happy reading and Happy cooking!!
OKAY, the GIVEAWAYS!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!!!!!
Thanks from the bottom of my heart to each one of you. Without you guys, my kind friends, readers, this cookbook would not have been at all possible. Just as a thank you, I’d love to have a few giveaways in the next few days.
One of you readers will have the chance to win one quart KitchenAid Stand Mixer, and one signed copy of the cookbook. This is for US only. The next giveaway will be for Worldwide(I promise)
To recap, one of you will win…
– one 5 quart black KitchenAid Stand Mixer
– one signed copy of the cookbook
Giveaway Questions:
1.) Answer this Question in the Comments Below: what are you most excited to see in my new cookbook?
2.) For Bonus Entries: follow @foodfashionparty on Instagram and tag your friends in the comments for additional entries and then come back here and leave a comment saying you did so.
This giveaway is open for one week and will close on Jan 14th. The winners will be announced shortly after.
Good luck, and again, thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. Hope you all LOVE the cookbook!!
ps. don’t forget to tag #foodfashionparty on Instagram and share your recipes on stories (tagging @foodfashionparty) so I can see your creations!
most excited to read the stories behind the recipes
I’m so looking forward to the dishes in this book! I’ve been subscribing for some time, and it’s so nice to find accessible recipes to my favorite Indian cuisine. I’m mostly paleo but eat rice and legumes, so your roti’s and dosas are incredible!! Can’t wait and congrats!
Wow Asha! Can I first start by saying big congratulations to you on your lovely book? It must have been quite the experience seeing everything you had dreamed of from such a young girl come to life. Your family must be so proud and it touches me the involvement that they all had in helping you live out your dreams.
Now let’s talk about the food. If the cover is any indication, it is going to be near impossible for me to even determine which recipe to start with. Everything looks so irresistible. My hubby is a big fan of Indian food, and my experience cooking Indian food is fairly limited, so I am certain that he is going to be a much happier man now that this book has come to fruition. Yum to everything!
P.S. The hubby did such a nice job with the video and the music is reminding me to fulfill my dreams of making a trip to India.
Congratulations! I’m most excited for the potato and chickpea burger! I am trying to cook meatless meals more for my husband and 2 boys. Yum!!
I tagged @joelrob7 on Instagram. I am @alexandrarobertson7
I also tagged @melsuesamson on Instagram.
Hi Asha,
Congratulations and very well done!! I am beyond happy for you and can imagine what this book means to you!!
Can’t wait for my copy and look forward to cooking all the yummies out of your book.
Congrats! Started following you on instagram not long ago and love your recipes. Looking forward to cooking the ones in the cookbook. Combining South Asian flavors with American food is what I love to do and I’m excited that there’s a cookbook made just for that.
Tagged @shuzi00 and @tazyinista
I am excited for the potato and chickpea burger, I’m trying to eat less meat this year and I cannot wait to read your stories behind the recipes!!! I tagged @fino786 and @curly818. I am @miranday729.
This is so awesome!! So happy for you and excited to replicate the recipes.. can’t wait to see which recipes have made it into the book, love love love your fusion twist on Indian food:)
Also, tagged few friends on Instagram!
Dear Asha! Congratulations on this much awaited book! I could not be more happier for you! It looks beautiful and I cant wait to cook from it! I cant tell you how much I love the video and the music! I love that you dedicated it to your mom, cause we all learn cooking from our moms. one word – Beautiful!
Looking forward to reading the stories in the book! I love reading life stories of ordinary people!!
Loved that it’s dedicated to your mom and I’m really looking forward to working my way through your book especially the vegetarian options.
GAH!! Congratulations! It’s gorgeous!! I’m most excited to read your stories because I LOVE how you share your heart! I’m also excited for the vegetarian mains:)
I am looking forward to try the recipes, read the stories behind it and look at the beautiful pictures. Congratulations!
Done tagging 👌
I’m most excited about finding some new meat-free meals along with drool-worthy pictures!
I follow on Instagram!
I’m so excited and happy for you Ash! I can’t wait to have your work in my hands… beautiful work my dear! xo
Congratulations, Ash!! ✨I am so extremely happy and proud of you!! You deserve nothing but the best! I can’t wait for my book to show up on my doorstep!! xO❤️
Excited for the stories behind each recipe!
Congratulations on your book!
I am excited to see the beautiful images (I am a fan of your instagram page) and read the stories you have shared.
Congratulations Again Asha… I am so Happy for you. Can’t wait to see ur book in my hands. Wishing u good luck. U r gonna 🎸 rock.
Stunning photography ! Congratulations on your book! Beautiful!!
Beautiful and congrats!
I’m most excited to make use of the spices in my cabinet into delicious dishes. That ice cream in your book looks tempting too!
I tagged on IG!
Oh you did it Asha!!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing your stories and wonderful recipes which I can’t wait to try! It’s about time I nailed a naan recipe! Tagged a few friends on IG 😊. All the best!
Congratulations!! It looks wowwww!!! I Started following you on instagram not long ago and love your recipes and pictures. To satisfy my kids demands I am learning to Americanize the Indian food at home, and I am looking forward to learn tips and tricks from your cookbook on that.
I am super excited about your sauces, dips, and chutneys section!! To me, the sauce really is what makes a dish!! I think I saw an apple-cilantro chutney and a spicy plum BBQ sauce in your index on amazon!!! YUM!!!!! And congrats too!
I followed you and tagged some friends on Instagram too! So thank you so much for this opportunity!
Congratulations! I’m most excited to learn new indian recipes esp. the ones with a twist on a traditional recioe, and my favorite – desserts of course!
Most excited to be able to have all your recipes handy in one book 😍 to top it off with the pictures🤪 oh my! I just can’t wait.
I can’t wit to read your stories about you and your mom. Unfortunately my mother was bedridden with Multiple Sclerosis for 25 years. I never really got to cook with my mama. I know that cooking comes from the heart and that it brings people together.
I tagged 3 of my friends on Instagram I’m @dmwsmiley ! So excited!
Definitely what I can prepate for friends (that is not too hard to prepare) 😊
I am most excited about reading all the beautiful stories that are behind your beautifully crafted recipes. Curious as to how these recipes were thought of and how you knew which ones go with which recipes. I honestly believe as much as I love the food the actual stories are what bring you in and introduce you perfectly to those recipes. Thank you for that🙃
I am so excited for you and to read the stories behind the recipes in your book.
Congratulations!! This is one big achievement . Kudos!!
The cover of the book is so fascinating and inviting, the book must be a must read too😊 Looking forward to read and try all the recipes and the related stories ☺️
Congratulations! Love your recipes – they are easy to follow and taste brilliant. Looking forward to trying out more of your recipes with my 12 year old!
I’m excited about it all! But can’t wait to try and taste the meatballs!
I am excited to try the recipes, i moved to the midwest from England, and have had to recreate beloved Indian recipes myself as there just aren’t a lot of places to get the flavorful food in rural America:). Really interested in how you combined a recipe book with a personal touch too!
Congratulations on your new book Asha. I am most excited about trying your chicken recipes. I have already been following you on Insta and have tried your pepper chicken curry recipe. Its a fab bursting flavors in the mouth kinda recipe!
Firstly, Many Congratulations Asha. This book looks so gorgeous. And it touches my heart seeing that the entire family has been helping. Loved the video, your hubby created. So sweet 🙂
I can’t wait to read the stories in the book. And of course will have to try each and every recipe. So look forward to it. You are so inspiring. And I am so glad that I got connected with you through Instagram. Love everything you do. Thank you so much for all the inspiration. And congratulations again ❤️
Congratulations on your book! I love seeing you incorporate cardamom in your recipes since it is my FAVORITE spice. I am fascinated by how you take different approaches to Indian dishes and make it your own unique dish. I am soooo looking forward to learn new recipes in your book I can’t wait!!
I tagged my friends on Instagram!
I tagged my friends on instagram!
I am excited to see the vegetarian mains; looks like a fantastic book, food I really like 🙂
Thanks for the chance!
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It looks amazing and I am a big fan of Indian cuisine, I even have some Indian recipe in on my blog. I am so exited to see recipes for bread, samosas and pakoras. Thanks a lot for giving us this chance and I wish you the best!
I tagged my friends on Instagram
I’m looking forward to recipes that I can make in a dutch oven.
I’m excited for cross over recipes
So excited for all your yummy recipes and GORGEOUS Photography.
Excited to see the starters recipes from the book, as I see a lot of variety starter/snacks in the Instagram page of Asha 🙂
I’m most looking forward to the naan! I saw a sneak peek on Instagram and the pictures look beautiful!
Congratulations Asha!! Looking forward to all of your wonderful recipes from the book and the fantastic pictures. Will be a keeper for sure! Love your posts and wonderful stories.
Congratulations on the big milestone! Looking forward to the beautiful photos and trying out the recipes. Especially the Tamarind chicken which i have been hearing rave reviews about.
Obv follow you on insta already. Have tagged my sister @guesswhojustt and my handle is @archanashankari. She wants to be a pastry chef so hopefully she wins, the mixer would be a dream come true.
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