Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul

From a beloved Food Network personality, a beautifully written cookbook that weaves Indian and Middle Eastern recipes from the author's childhood with American dishes she has grown to love.Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul is a collection of memories and recipes that makes cooking with traditional Indian flavors and spices approachable for the US market. Aarti's stories dissolve the "foreign-ness" of Indian flavors and make seemingly complicated technique and flavor accessible. She simplifies traditional recipes, offering many specific how-to's and  tips on using traditionally Indian spices in new ways. And there is a streak of Middle Eastern in some of these recipes, given her youth in Dubai. Recipes include: Cornflake & Kaya French ToastReal Deal HummusMasala Kale ChipsMum's Everyday DalBombay Sloppy Joesand much, much more!The narratives that open each chapter are wonderfully evocative, telling the story of a woman who was an outsider experiencing many cultures and cuisines. She finds that food always saves her and encourages us all to find the warmth in cooking. Read more