About this episode

Katie Lee Biegel interviews vegan Indian chef Priyanka Naik about her culinary journey and cultural influences.

Katie sits down with vegan Indian chef, Priyanka Naik, for a fun and flavorful conversation about her journey in food, growing up in New York City, and the cultural influences that shape her cooking today. The two first met when Priyanka competed on Food Network’s Cooks vs. Cons—with Katie as a judge—and won with her unforgettable Nacho Cheese Pav Bhaji. Priyanka shares stories about her parents immigrating from Mumbai to New York, what it was like growing up on Staten Island, and how those experiences inspired her love of cooking. She also dishes on her favorite Indian markets, go-to NYC restaurants, and approachable recipes for anyone looking to explore the cuisine, plus the inspiration behind her cookbook The Modern Tiffin, inspired by the lunches her mom packed growing up. It’s a vibrant, delicious episode full of culture, nostalgia, and plenty of food inspiration. Follow Priyanka @chefpriyanka Check out her book, The Modern Tiffin https://amzn.to/4rUHBVm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Katie Lee Biegel

Guest: Priyanka Naik

Topics covered

• Indian cuisine
• vegan cooking
• cultural influences
• food journey
• New York City restaurants

Keywords

• Indian cuisine
• vegan chef
• cooking inspiration
• New York City
• cultural influences
• The Modern Tiffin
• Food Network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Food Network

Products: The Modern Tiffin

Places: Mumbai, New York City, Staten Island

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