Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul

Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul is a collection of memories and recipes that makes cooking with traditional Indian flavors and spices approachable for the US market. Aarti's stories dissolve the "foreign-ness" of Indian flavors and make seemingly complicated technique and flavor accessible. She simplifies traditional recipes, offering many specific how-to's and  tips on using traditionally Indian spices in new ways. And there is a streak of Middle Eastern in some of these recipes, given her youth in Dubai. Recipes include: 

Cornflake & Kaya French Toast
Real Deal Hummus
Masala Kale Chips
Mum's Everyday Dal
Bombay Sloppy Joes
and much, much more!