69: Jet Engines to Spice Kits: Sheila Narayanan's Mission to Make Indian Cooking Accessible

What happens when a rocket scientist decides to revolutionize home cooking? Meet Sheila Narayanan, founder of Simply Masala, whose remarkable journey took her from designing jet engines to creating innovative spice kits that make authentic Indian cuisine accessible to everyone.

Join us as we chat about breaking down barriers to Indian cooking, the essential spices every home cook should know, and how food becomes a bridge between generations and cultures.

Resources
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• Simply Masala
• Hudson Milk + Market in Peekskill, NY
• Simply Masala Spices Etsy Shop
• Sourdough naan recipe from The Gingered Whisk
• Splatter screen
• Masala dabba
• Simply Masala Spices on Instagram
• Wicked Gluten Free

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