Nimbu rice or lemon rice is so delicate, delicious, and it is vegan! Much like the coconut rice, this dish can come together so quickly using your day-old basmati rice and pantry staples.

What are you listening to in the kitchen?

The law should catch up to culture. Sad news.

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Whenever I’ve asked what recipes you guys would like to see, there are always a few of you asking how I make my Basmati rice. It is really very simple, but if you want to have elegant long grains that don’t stick together you must wash your rice well before it goes into the pot.

Dating 101 according to my grandfather... 😆 Tomorrow I'll share with you how to cook a bowl of basmati rice!

For all of you who were wondering where to get coconut for the coconut rice I shared with you the other day. If you're not shredding your own coconut (it's fun I promise!!), frozen shredded coconut is preferable to dry. And make sure it is unsweetened!

Thank you Helen Rosner for crafting this lovely profile 🌹 newyorker.com/culture/profil…

The more you know! 🌈

I have an exciting new project for you very soon... 😉

There are so many ways to make dal, but this is my version and I truly could eat it every day – sometimes I do!

Tadka in Hindi, or poorichukotal in Tamil, is used to impart flavor to all sorts of dishes in Indian cuisine. It also wakes up the flavors of the spices and aromatics you’re using by frying them in oil or ghee separately first before adding them into your dish.

Shooting with Harper’s BAZAAR is always a dream! Check out my feature in this month's issue 💋

A couple of BTS moments from the cutting room floor for Harper’s BAZAAR

Thank you Harper’s BAZAAR for the feature 🌹 harpersbazaar.com/culture/a60456…

A few looks from my photoshoot with Harper’s BAZAAR for their April issue! Which is your favorite?

Another Tuesday, another tadka! This time for mango curry.

Six more days to bid on a night out at Balthazar with me and some friends – all proceeds going towards NationalPoetrySeries! bit.ly/4d427Nd

Now that we've been reintroduced to 'Catch Me Outside, ' let's see what other slang knowledge #littlehands has to offer 😂

Just got back from a WHIRLWIND trip to Boston where I visited Simmons University, Harvard, MIT, and Boston University for many great conversations and events. What a joy to meet so many new faces, and thank you for all of the love and hospitality!!

This VEGAN Coconut Rice is the perfect answer to leftover rice. It comes together in less than 10 minutes and tastes great warm and at room tempurature, which makes it perfect for a potluck, picnic or after school snack!