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New TV show simplifies Indian cooking for Americans
It also emphasizes preserving culinary traditions while adapting Indian recipes for everyday use in American home kitchens.
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 29, Apr 2026
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Anupy Singla / Instagram/Anupy Singla
A new cooking series centered on Indian cuisine is set to premiere in the United States, positioning itself as a practical guide for home cooks seeking to incorporate Indian dishes into their weekly routines.
Indian As Apple Pie, hosted by bestselling cookbook author Anupy Singla, will debut on WTTW on May 2, airing Saturdays at 4:00 p.m., with streaming available on the PBS app the same day.
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The program follows Singla as she visits fresh markets across the United States and prepares recipes in her Chicago-based kitchen, guiding viewers on how to integrate Indian ingredients and techniques into everyday cooking.
Each episode focuses on making unfamiliar elements—such as spices, lentils, and specialty grains—approachable for home kitchens while maintaining traditional flavors.
Unlike restaurant-focused portrayals of Indian cuisine, the show emphasizes home-style cooking and practical adaptation.
Singla mentioned in an Instagram post that the show emphasizes “homestyle Indian cooking” and seeks to inspire viewers to feel “empowered” to recreate even the simplest recipes at home, while also promoting home cooking instead of relying on takeout.
The series is structured as a step-by-step progression, beginning with foundational elements such as spices and building toward more complex dishes like curries and biryani. It also addresses misconceptions about Indian food, including the meaning of “curry,” and demonstrates techniques such as cooking naan in a traditional tandoori oven.
Born in Punjab and raised in Pennsylvania, Singla is a four-time bestselling cookbook author, entrepreneur, and former television journalist known for making authentic Indian cuisine accessible to home cooks through her brand, Indian As Apple Pie.
She often draws on her culinary background from visits to her grandfather’s village in India. Her books are among the top-selling Indian cookbooks in North America, focusing on traditional Punjabi-style food with modern techniques like slow cooking and pressure cooking.
The television series builds on that approach, combining instructional content with cultural context to make Indian cuisine more accessible without “losing the heart of the dish,” according to the show’s description.
Episodes will cover topics including spice basics, lentils and legumes, rice and biryani, street foods, breads, and desserts such as chai and kheer, with an emphasis on ingredient sourcing and practical execution. Additional recipes and related content will be made available through WTTW’s food platform and newsletter.
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