Where Are You From From?”: When Your Lunchbox Has a Better Accent Than You
In the halls of my middle school, the question wasn’t just “Where are you from?” It was, “Where are you…
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The Masala Box That Crossed Continents
Ask any Indian immigrant about the first thing they packed when they moved abroad, and chances are, the answer won’t…
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Microwaved Roti and Frozen Parathas: The Taste of Growing Up Desi in the West
Growing up in Mumbai, I didn’t have to think twice about food. It was always there — fresh, hot, and…
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“Curry Powder Doesn’t Exist in India” – Explaining the Myth to My Roommate
When I first moved to Austin from Mumbai, I thought I had a pretty good handle on American food culture.…