Nandita Godbole

The southeast is well-known for its love affair with all things pie, and greater Atlanta’s pie scene takes center stage with a citywide celebration of global flavors.
The story of pies in the South dates back to the late 1700s when German, Irish, and Scottish immigrants arrived, drawn by the booming cotton and farming industries. They brought their rich culinary traditions with them, introducing fried pies and savory meat-filled pastries to a landscape already abundant with preparations like ...

Before I plunged into writing cookbooks, I used to host secret suppers – dinner parties of a dozen strangers, for one evening a month, for an authentic, multicourse Indian meal.
One of the great joys for me, as the mastermind behind our shenanigans, was creating a menu that allowed the layers of flavor to develop over the course of the meal: from mild to moderate to spicy, from lightly sweet to decadent, creating a tiered ‘progressive’ dinner. We took a journey without ever leaving the venue....

Interviewed for article by Lauren Hughes: Cocktails are somewhat of an art form, from carefully crafting the right ingredients to using elaborate presentation techniques.
Good cocktails can elevate a dinner party, or make an event feel really special. Making them at home can be challenging, but the right tools and a little expert advice can really help.

Consulted and quoted heavily in article on how to shop at an international market.

Consulted & quoted heavily in article on Masala Chai in an article syndicated from Consumer Reports.

Quote in an article for Consumer Reports about Masala Chai. Includes my notes on the historical context of chai in India, birth of Masala Chai, and a recipe to make the perfect cup.

Atlanta is a melting pot (of soup) where diverse communities share flavors from around the world, and that goes for steaming bowls of brothy goodness. From European classics, bold Asian broths, and comforting Latin creations, each slurp is sure to warm you up. Explore these must-try soup spots with global flavors nestled throughout the city.
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Khabar Magazine December Cover Story > Mouthwatering Movies
Food and films: when two wonderful indulgences come together in a single package, it’s double the fun. Here’s a list of ten must-watch movies for this holiday season that make for gourmet cinema.
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So, grab your chai and samosas and settle in with your favorite blankies to immerse yourself in these ten appetizing food films.

When bartender Izler Thomas approaches making cocktails, he likes giving the drinks a sense of place. He first started using city landmarks as inspiration for drinks as a young bartender in Mumbai, then used this approach at the restaurant Rooh in New Delhi. Now, Thomas is the 25-year-old head mixologist at the modern Indian restaurant Tiya in San Francisco, and he’s using the city’s neighborhoods as inspiration for his cocktails. “First, we need to go there to understand that culture,”

A certain politician recently declared that the White House would smell like curry if their opponent won the election — like it was a bad thing. I thought that after Bridgerton, we were done with the curry jokes. Because curry can’t be reduced to a cartoon stereotype. It isn’t just one specific dish. It’s a culinary titan. Worldwide, the word ‘curry’ is a kaleidoscope, evoking the identities and cultures of people with their own versions of the dish. In L.A., Indian, Chinese, Thai, Burmese, and Japanese arrivals brought their own recipes with them, infusing the city ....

For our latest installment, we chatted with Nandita Godbole, a journalist, food writer, and cookbook author, and her daughter, Viha Umashankar, a senior studying environmental economics and policy at UC Berkeley, about the importance of voting. Read their candid conversation below.

On the first day of an internship in 2000, a colleague, upon learning I was from India, remarked, “I love curry.” I mischievously asked, “What kind?” Little did I realize I would still be explaining the complexity of curry two decades later.

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“The word curry was nonexistent in any of the languages spoken in India for thousands of years until the British set deep colonial ro...

Interviewed by NBC: In season 2 of Changing the Narrative, sponsored by The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, NBC News embarked on a journey of discovery to learn how racism touches all of our lives, regardless of skin color or background and how we can start the process of healing. NBC News traveled across the country listening to candid, raw and real conversations about race. The series hopes to challenge viewers to answer the question – what can you do to end racism?

"Nandita Godbole describes how comfort foods are passed along through generations in a new book, which tells her family's story from India to the U.S."

There is something decadent in the simplicity of shortbread cookies. Bursting with flavors, this easy cookie is gorgeous to behold, its heady aroma of saffron, pandanus and cardamom are inviting and intoxicating, and it is even more deliciously addictive at first bite. These cookies will surely test your willpower and your festive spirit of sharing.