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Sonal Ved
Sonal Ved is a Thrillist contributor and the author of Tiffin: 500 Authentic Recipes Celebrating India’s Regional Cuisine and Whose Samosa Is It Anyway? Her work has appeared in leading publications such as The Guardian, Saveur and Food52 among others.

Latest Posts From Sonal

Drink
Jan 31

Why Vegan Fat-Washed Cocktails Will Be Big This Year

Bartenders are using coconut oil, peanuts, and avocados to make richer, vegan-friendly drinks.

avocado smoothie
Drink
Jan 12

Try This Creamy Avocado Shake to Jumpstart Your New Year

Embrace the world of Ayurveda with these healthy recipes.

adaptogens
Eat
Jan 12

What Are Adaptogens, Exactly?

A staple in Ayurvedic and Chinese healing, spot these ancient ingredients in candy, TikToks, and your next matcha latte.

Kanji
Drink
Jan 12

Probiotic-Packed Kanji Is a Winter Blues Cure-All

Loaded with root vegetables, this kombucha-like drink is easy to make and love.

Pani puri recipe for an Indian street snack
Eat
Nov 29, 2022

How an Indian Street Snack Became American Haute Cuisine

In Michelin-starred restaurants or handheld on the sidewalk, pani puri is snacking at its finest.

Chai Pani
Drink
Nov 3, 2022

Make the Best Masala Chai You’ve Ever Had

Chef Meherwan Irani shares his best tips on getting Indian tea just right.

Cynthia Shanmugalingam’s Roast Pumpkin Curry
Eat
Oct 6, 2022

Make This Roast Pumpkin Curry to Celebrate Sri Lankan Immigrant Cuisine

Cynthia Shanmugalingam’s book Rambutan combines personal and diasporic Sri Lankan recipes—with a good dash of ‘Tamil joy.’

Eat
Aug 30, 2022

What Makes Fish Heads so Damn Delicious?

From Iberian prawns to South Asian curries, they are the crowning glory of the seafood world.

Mango Chili Sorbet
Eat
Aug 18, 2022

This Sweet and Spicy Mango-Chili Sorbet Tingles All the Taste Buds

Chef Sujan Sarkar shares his recipe inspired by Indian summers and NYC vendors.

Baraat Ice Cream
Eat
Aug 18, 2022

The Joy of Making Saffron-Cardamom Ice Cream

This Indian dessert bursts with aromatics and spice. But if you don’t want to make it at home, you might find versions at the grocery store.

Icebox cake
Eat
Aug 4, 2022

Why Icebox Cakes Have Truly Never Gone Out of Style

From 1920s housewives to TikTok creators, bakers continue to embrace this cold treat.

Dhamaka
Eat
Jun 27, 2022

How Indian Barbecue Goes Way Beyond Tandoori Chicken

Chef Chintan Pandya of Dhamaka shares a recipe for seekh lamb kebab.

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