Authentic Indian Cooking Classes in Brooklyn, New York

Every autumn, as the leaves start turning gold in New York City, my family and I gather to celebrate Durga Puja—a vibrant Hindu festival that honors the goddess Durga's victory over evil. It's like our version of a grand Thanksgiving mixed with Halloween's creativity, but rooted in ancient traditions from Bengal, India. This year, it was just us: my daughter, her husband (my wonderful son-in-law), our two energetic grandchildren, my husband, and me. We make it special in our own way, but oh,...

We had a rare opportunity to visit Gujarat about a year ago. A cousin and his family invited us over. On our way to Kolkata, my husband and I first went to Delhi for a few days, and then flew to Rajkot in the Westernmost state bordering Pakistan. From there, the cousin picked us up from the airport, and drove us to Jamnagar – a small city famous for the royal palace and fort of a famous British-era prince Raja Ranjit Singh. Gujarat is a place that has a number of unique features. One important...