Nandita Godbole

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Los Angeles

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

As the world’s third-largest religion, there are endless Hindu festivals and celebrations to enjoy throughout the year.

9 Essential Indian Restaurants to Celebrate Diwali in LA 

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Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

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Achaars, aka Indian pickles, are popular condiments in India.

Preserve Peak Produce with This Indian Pickle Recipe

Tea Cozy

Your guide to the best herbal teas on the market and around the world, how to make a cannabis blend, and how to throw a proper afternoon tea time.

Tea Cozy: Everything a Tea Drinker Should Know

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Though we’re living in a post-vaccination world, Covid-19 is very real and anxiety the present and future still very much exists.

Calm Your Anxiety with These Herbal Teas

India is the second most populous country and the 7th largest country in the world, with a population of over 1.3 billion people.

8 Essential Indian Restaurants You Need to Know in Artesia

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These Merchants Can Bring the Vibrant World of Chais Straight to Your Doorstep

Simmer Down

From hearty stews to delicious soups, Simmer Down is your go-to recipe-driven guide to cooking your favorite comfort foods with some helpful tips from experts.

Simmer Down: Go-To Recipe Guide to Cooking Soups, Stews & More

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Different kinds of trauma set in after the burglary in 2018.

How to Make Khitchidi, the Ayurvedic Comfort Dish That’s Good for Any Meal

Like many Indian families, we’ve always made our masalas (spice-blends) from scratch.

How to Make the Most of Your Indian-Inspired Spice Cabinet

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It wasn’t until my first Diwali away from home, in a midwestern campus town 20 years ago, that I truly grasped how much Diwali means to me.

Nandita Godbole’s Recent Articles

9 Essential Indian Restaurants to Celebrate Diwali in LA

From Michelin-rated regional specialties to innovative newcomers, there are plenty of spots to get your Indian food fix across the Southern California region.

Preserve Peak Produce with This Indian Pickle Recipe

Making your own aachar will give you a reliable stash of summer flavors to pull from at your leisure.

Calm Your Anxiety with These Herbal Teas

From chamomile to turmeric, these blends will soothe your stress.

8 Essential Indian Restaurants You Need to Know in Artesia

Celebrate Diwali with a regional Indian food tour along Pioneer Boulevard.

These Merchants Can Bring the Vibrant World of Chais Straight to Your Doorstep

Outside India, a simplified barista ‘Masala Chai Latte’ does not represent its complex possibilities. Fortunately, many online tea retailers offer a representative sampling of India’s complex chai culture for the chai connoisseur.

How to Make Khitchidi, the Ayurvedic Comfort Dish That’s Good for Any Meal

Turmeric, black pepper, rice, and daal come together in a simple nourishing bowl to soothe away and relieve daily stresses.

How to Make the Most of Your Indian-Inspired Spice Cabinet

Making your own spice blend is not for everyone, but here’s a list to add to your pantry and expand your palate.

Indian Sweets for a Most Brilliant Diwali Holiday Season

It wasn’t until my first Diwali away from home, in a midwestern campus town 20 years ago, that I truly grasped how much Diwali means to me.