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279. Khushbu Shah with J. Kenji López-Alt: Culture & Cuisine
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What is Indian food in America? The country's identity as a melting pot makes for a diverse tapestry of flavors, but that doesn't always equate to easily being able to identify one's place in the culinary landscape. In her debut cookbook Amrikan: 125 Recipes From the Indian Diaspora, acclaimed Food & Wine writer and editor Khushbu Shah presents instructions for preparing dinners, drinks, and desserts as varied as Saag Paneer Lasagna, Pani Puri Mojitos, and Masala Chai Basque Cheesecake. But Shah goes beyond instructions and ingredients, writing about the larger story of Indian food. In a 2019 interview with the New York Times , Shah said, "Food is undeniably intersectional. It's impossible…