Julie Sahni is an Indian-American cooking teacher and food writer whose work centers on the cuisines, techniques, and culinary traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Her debut book, Classic Indian Cooking (1980), established her as a leading interpreter of Indian food for Western audiences, offering methodical guidance on spices, regional dishes, and foundational cooking methods. She went on to write additional titles, including Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking (1985) and Moghul Microwave (1990), and founded a cooking school in New York City. Her approach is characterized by careful instruction and a commitment to presenting Indian cuisine in accurate, accessible terms rather than simplified adaptations.