Vegetarian Microwave by Nita Mehta is a practical Indian vegetarian cookbook focused on preparing a wide variety of dishes quickly and conveniently using a microwave. The book is designed for cooks who want to save time while still preparing flavorful homemade food, with recipes adapted to the Indian palate. It covers a broad selection of dishes, ranging from snacks and starters to soups, curries, rice dishes, and Indian, Continental, Chinese, and Thai preparations, along with baked dishes and desserts. Recipes such as microwave-made Gajar Ka Halwa demonstrate how traditional dishes can be simplified using microwave cooking. The book emphasizes straightforward, tested recipes and practical microwave techniques, making it useful for beginners, busy home cooks, and anyone interested in adapting everyday vegetarian cooking to modern kitchen appliances. The English edition is listed as a 96-page hardcover, ISBN 9788178690698, originally published in 2000.