KPL Podcast
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KPL Podcast
KPL Podcast October 2025 Week 1 with Special Guest Auyon and Jyoti Mukharji
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Kirkwood Public Library
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Episode 295
In this episode, we dive into Heartland Masala, a vibrant new cookbook that pairs 99 recipes from Indian cooking instructor Jyoti Mukharji with cultural and historical essays by her son, Auyon Mukharji. This joyful collaboration celebrates Indian cuisine, family traditions, and the immigrant experience in the American Midwest. Packed with dazzling recipes, rich storytelling, and stunning visuals, it’s both a feast for the table and for the heart.
Recommended Cookbook
My Bombay Kitchen Traditional and Modern Parsi Home Cooking by Niloufer Ichaporia King