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Published in ZORA

·Jan 29, 2020

Why Is South Asian Food Writing So One-Dimensional?

While there’s visibility, there is a lack of narratives from Muslim Indians, those of lower castes, and those across the South Asian diaspora — During the past two years, it has been hard to ignore the rise of South Asian food media in the United States. While Indian food has always enjoyed a secure place on the American culinary map, we are seeing a growing number of food writers of South Asian descent—Priya Krishna…

South Asian

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Why Is South Asian Food Writing So One-Dimensional?
Why Is South Asian Food Writing So One-Dimensional?
South Asian

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Published in Heated

·Oct 10, 2019

No Self-Respecting South Asian Cook Uses Masalas Out of a Box — Except This One

The curious case of the brand at the heart of Pakistan’s culinary conscience — It’s a refrain you hear often: No self-respecting South Asian cook uses pre-made masalas out of a box. Food writers, cookbook authors, and South Asian culinary experts at-large either lament the use of pre-made masalas or act as if they simply aren’t used. …

Food

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No Self-Respecting South Asian Cook Uses Masalas Out of a Box — Except This One
No Self-Respecting South Asian Cook Uses Masalas Out of a Box — Except This One
Food

7 min read

Maryam Jillani

Maryam Jillani

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Phnom Penh-based food writer and founder of the award-winning blog, Pakistan Eats. You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @pakistaneats.

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