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A little Indian.
A little American.
A lot to talk about.

Namaste, y’all! I’m Rashmi. I cook Indian food for my American husband, film his reactions, and share the recipes and culture that come with it.

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From the videos, to your kitchen

Start with the dishes everyone asks about.

A rich tomato curry base
Fusion

Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese

The crossover episode your weeknight deserves. Recipe coming soon.

An Indian thali
Childhood favorites

The Indian childhood lunches I still crave

The tiffin classics, rebuilt for an American kitchen. Recipe coming soon.

Slicing red onions
Beginner-friendly

A beginner’s first Indian grocery run

Ten spices, zero panic. The starter guide is on its way.

All recipes

Eat with us

7 Monks Cafe in New Braunfels, Texas. Indian and Mediterranean food, run by me and my mom. Come hungry.

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The kitchen tools, appliances, and pantry staples I actually use. Every pick earns its place.

Prepping chilies
Kitchen tools

Daily drivers

The tools I reach for every single day.

Curry
Pantry

Spices & staples

What to restock and where it shines.

Thali
Appliances

Heavy lifters

The appliances worth the counter space.

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