Meet Mish Sen, local cookbook author, devoted Lakewinds owner, and the chef behind these recipes. She grew up in West Bengal, which is on the east coast of India. Mish says she was inspired to write her cookbook, “Indian Kitchen Secrets,” because she wanted to make Indian cooking easy and accessible, with simple instructions and ingredients. Her favorite dish growing up was her grandmother’s chicken curry (recipe above) and other staples: lamb curry, chicken Kathi rolls, and an Indian street food called chaat. “Although Indian food at home may seem intimidating, you can cook many Indian dishes with pantry ingredients and basic Indian spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala,” says Mish. “Indian food is very versatile, with curries, breads, barbecues, soups, street food, desserts, and more. Many Indian dishes are naturally gluten-free and vegan, so are great when you’re cooking for friends or family with special diets.”

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