{"product_id":"heartland-masala-an-indian-cookbook-from-an-american-kitchen-hardcover","title":"Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJyoti Mukharji\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAuyon Mukharji\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOlivier Kugler\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeartland Masala\u003c\/i\u003e pairs 99 recipes from Indian cooking instructor Jyoti Mukharji with cultural and historical essays by her son Auyon Mukharji. An effervescent celebration of Indian cuisine and the American immigrant experience, this beautiful cookbook is playful, informative, and utterly original.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eHeartland Masala\u003c\/i\u003e is a joyful, inspiring cookbook that shows off the dazzling culinary inventiveness of an appealing mother-son cooking duo.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Foreword Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Filled with rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and a blend of modern and traditional dishes, this book is both a heartfelt portrait of one Midwestern family and a practical guide to cooking incredible Indian meals at home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eHere's what makes \u003ci\u003eHeartland Masala\u003c\/i\u003e special: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Delicious, Accessible Recipes -- \u003c\/b\u003e99 carefully tested dishes bring Indian flavors into your kitchen, with ingredients and methods tailored for American home cooks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Cultural Essays \u0026amp; Family Stories -- \u003c\/b\u003eFresh, insightful, and often humorous essays explore the immigrant cooking philosophy, the Mukharjis' mother-son dynamic, and the many quirks of Indian culinary history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Illustrations \u0026amp; Stunning Photography -- \u003c\/b\u003eA 32-page full-color photo insert plus original art make this a gorgeous centerpiece for your kitchen or coffee table. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Step-by-Step Guidance -- \u003c\/b\u003eJyoti and Auyon include illustrations that demystify complex techniques, along with spice shopping tips to build confidence and skill. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A feast for culturally curious readers and adventurous cooks alike, \u003ci\u003eHeartland Masala\u003c\/i\u003e is unlike any Indian cookbook you've seen before.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJyoti Mukharji\u003c\/b\u003e is a chef, teacher, and retired physician. She immigrated to the US from India in the late 1970s, and she began teaching weekly Indian cooking classes out of her home in Prairie Village, KS in 2010. Jyoti has since welcomed several thousand students into her kitchen, and her writing and teaching have been celebrated in press and radio outlets across the Midwest. Jyoti's team includes her husband Jhulan (art director), her eldest son Arnob (grocery shopping deputy), her middle son Auyon (musical guest), and her youngest son Aroop (copy editor). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuyon Mukharji \u003c\/b\u003eis a musician, writer, and culinary historian who spends most of his time thinking about food. He studied biology at Williams College and was awarded a Watson Fellowship in 2007 to study self-expression in folk music. Since 2009, Auyon has toured with, and cooked for, the acclaimed indie-folk band Darlingside. He otherwise finds time to work in and around kitchens (and farms) in both his hometown of Kansas City and his adopted state-of-residence of Massachusetts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlivier Kugler\u003c\/b\u003e is a German-born London-based editorial illustrator and visual journalist. He has travelled to Iran, Laos, Iraqi Kurdistan, Cairo, Ghana and many other places on assignment for a variety of publications including \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarper's Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, French journal \u003ci\u003eXXI \u003c\/i\u003eand German \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e. He has done extensive reporting on Middle Eastern refugees in Europe and a book collecting this work called \u003ci\u003eDem Krieg Entronnen \u003c\/i\u003ewas published in German by Edition Moderne - and in the UK and North America as \u003ci\u003eEscaping Wars and Waves\u003c\/i\u003e. The book has won two major European design and illustration awards. Oli is also a past winner of a V\u0026amp;A Illustration Award and World Illustration Award. You can visit his portfolio at www.olivierkugler.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin Miyazaki's\u003c\/b\u003e food, interior and travel assignments have taken him to 23 countries and 37 states. His passion is shooting cookbooks, and he loves the unique collaboration involved with each project. His publishing clients include Collective Book Studio, Knopf, Clarkson Potter, Rizzoli, House Beautiful, Smithsonian and The New York Times. Kevin is a past IACP finalist and a member of Diversify Photo.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 10.16 x 8.11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47368660975794,"sku":"9781685553289","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/m0uHWaEs3m9781685553289.webp?v=1777582332","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/heartland-masala-an-indian-cookbook-from-an-american-kitchen-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}