Nandita Godbole

An overview of foreign influences on Indian subcontinent, and their part in the evolution of regional gastronomic distinctions across Indian cuisine. This invitation only talk was recorded for the Culinary Historians of Chicago in August 2023.

This chai rabdi lassi pays homage to rich historical and culinary traditions. An overview of the cuisine of Lucknow, and a recipe. Plus, showcase of hand-made ceramics.

Sesame and ube have been proliferating across Bay Area bar menus for years, and at some high-end restaurants the buzziest phrase in drink-making is “nonalcoholic.” But three Bay Area restaurants are showcasing beverage programs with a fresh twist: Celebrating their bountiful Indian heritage, local chefs and bartenders are taking their flavor-packed masala dabbas behind the bar..... these Bay Area bar programs showcase classic Indian flavors like never before.

"A quick introduction to the colorful patterns that grace doorways and courtyards for Hindus’ annual Festival of Lights."

"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.

Contributed a cocktail recipe to this listicle by LIZ SUSMAN KARP,

"8. Ittari Mulmul
Recipe courtesy of Nandita Godbole’s Masaleydaar: Classic Indian Spice Blends, to be published in 2023.

Ittari Mulmul / Ittari Mulmul photo credit Nandita Godbole/Curry Cravings LLC

Godbole says, “This fragrant cocktail with elderflower liqueur is made even more redolent with the heady aroma of rose, saffron and cardamom, enveloping the senses, evoking the comfort of soft and fragrant muslin, cool Mughal water gardens, and leisurely walks underneath rose-laden arbors.”

This Cafe Tucked Inside a Chino Hills Mandir Is a Portal to India in Southern California
Shayona Cafe serves a taste of home for many people of Indian descent, and a taste of India for those who have never been there.

Diwali recognizes the triumph of Rama, one of Vishnu’s most revered incarnations. As he and his wife, Sita, returned after the battle with the demon-king Ravana, their kingdom welcomed them home during a moonless night by lighting oilless lamps lining every street, doorway, and windowsill. The sight of a single flame rising defiantly from a small unglazed oil lamp, its flame flickering in wisps of gentle nighttime breezes, elicits warm and cardinal feelings of hope and resilience that t...

From Michelin-rated regional specialties to innovative newcomers, there are plenty of spots to get your Indian food fix across the Southern California region.
As the world’s third-largest religion, there are endless Hindu festivals and celebrations to enjoy throughout the year. Known as the Festival of Lights, there are few occasions as big as Diwali, which celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This year, Diwali is observed on Monday, October 24, though festivities...

The Bene Israeli people have lived and thrived in India for hundreds of years. They represent a small Jewish community and are now indigenous to India. This community is largely settled along the western coast of India, scattered in and around Mumbai. They are believed to be descendants of Jews fleeing Jerusalem after the destruction of the Temples, who were then shipwrecked along this coast of India. Over time they have adopted many local customs, including, of course, food.

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is one of Southern California’s most striking hospitality destinations. But the hotel is also home to one of the area’s best-kept culinary secrets, a rising star Indian chef who has quietly become one of the most in-demand cooks for weddings, Diwali celebrations, and other Indian American events and festivals.

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James Beard Award winner, VISHWESH BHATT, is a fine example of the magic that happens when a person, especially a chef, exudes cosmopolitan vibes without ever disowning native pride.