Nandita Godbole

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.
Don’t see a favorite soup or stew listed? Send Eater Atlanta the details via the tipline.
Here’s Where to Order a Gooey Grilled Cheese Sandwich in Atlant...

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.
....
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.

Never ask what’s for dinner again. Get one quick recipe in your inbox Monday through Thursday to inspire delicious meals.

“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.

Chef Palak Patel invites a few of her friends to share Diwali traditions. Nandita Godbole is a special guest on this Food Network limited run digital series, bringing her recipe for Pistachio Cardamom Cookies from her upcoming cookbook "Masaleydaar: Classic Indian Spice Blends" to the show. The show also features Godbole's biophilic pottery.

After a long shift of making pasta and pizzas at the University of Illinois dining hall, I was exhausted — and deserved a treat.
It was the 1990s, I was an international graduate student, and as I made my way back to my apartment in Champaign, I saw a small new Indian restaurant at the edge of campus and skeptically stepped inside. Familiar aromas greeted me. My latent homesickness from several months away from family in Mumbai finally registered, because it seemed to lift.
I felt like I was ...

The times are changing, and to stand out as a coach or consultant you need a strong personal brand. You can’t just do the work. You have to talk about doing the work. You have to share what you know and teach what you learn. The next level of success demands it.
Build your brand as a coaching professional, no matter what your niche. These experienced coaches and consultants share exactly how it’s done.
Follow their advice and use the prompts to find your angle. Copy, paste, and edit the squar...

Indian food is just as diverse as the country’s people. Each of the 28 states in India has its own cuisine, form of attire, and distinct dialect. Regionality is key in this cuisine — for example, dishes from the northern part of the country will feature more dairy and meats, whereas the southern foods have more coastal influences and heavier spice. Here is a richly diverse list of some of the best regional Indian dining around Atlanta...

Lifestyle & Fashion
Designer Manish Arora talks to Nandita Godbole for Khabar from Paris about his dazzling exhibition at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Atlanta.