Rachel Gurjar Author Talk • East to East: Recipes and Stories from Mumbai to New York

Rachel Gurjar is a chef and food writer from Mumbai, India, currently based in Brooklyn, New York. After attending the Culinary Institute of America, she worked in numerous New York City restaurants, including ABC Kitchen, then was a food editor at Bon Appétit. She now works as a freelance writer and recipe developer. Her work has been featured in Bon Appetit, Food52, The Kitchn, and Forbes, among other outlets, and she has appeared on Good Morning America and NPR.

East to East - Mumbai-raised, New York City–based chef Rachel Gurjar shares the triumphs, hardships, and delicious discoveries that come from leaving your home and navigating a foreign country. Through inventive dishes that seamlessly blend the foods of her childhood and travels with beloved American staples, Gurjar’s cooking showcases the tantalizing possibilities that arise when cultures collide. Recipes for dishes ranging from condiments, snacks, and breads to entrees, drinks, and desserts include:

• Salmon Red Kari
• Paneer with Sungold Tomatoes and Basil
• Chicken Kebab Caesar Salad
• Shrimp Biryani with Pineapple Raita
• Spicy Butter Masala Pasta
• Dirty Chai Espresso Martinis
• Cardamom Sticky Toffee Cake

Stunning photography enlivens these recipes and transports you to the streets and stoops of New York City and the beaches and markets of Mumbai. Written with honesty, passion, and vulnerability, East to East is both a tribute to the immigrant experience with all its highs and lows and a universal tale of resilience, courage, and identity. With this sumptuous guide, Rachel’s food―creative, balanced, complex-tasting, and always appealing―comes to your kitchen.