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Tandoori Spice Inspired Turkey Burgers

Posted on June 5, 2018April 22, 2019 by Indrani

What’s more American than a burger hot off the grill on a summer day? Not much. If not a burger, maybe a hot dog. We enjoy tandoori chicken on the grill often over the summer months, but you know what? We like burgers off the grill, too. We have seen so many ways to build…

Mango Lassi Recipe

Posted on August 2, 2017April 22, 2019 by Indrani

We are in them. The dog days of summer. It’s hot and humid and we just want to stay cool and dry. Growing up, we did not have central air conditioning in our home until maybe I was in junior high school. We had a wall A/C unit in the living room and my sisters,…

What does monbool mean? monbool is a word I made up. Mon (pronounced mōn) was my mother’s childhood nickname and Bool was my father’s childhood nickname. The passion I have for what I am doing came from them, so I have named this journey in their honor.

I am Indrani, a first generation Indian-American whose parents originally migrated from Kolkata, India. My passion and inspiration for cooking developed from spending time in the kitchen and learning from my father who would cater for large gatherings. My mother encouraged all forms of art, including drawing, dance and music. Growing up with a strong, traditional Indian upbringing, my parents also encouraged participation in the American culture. And now in my own mixed culture family, the fusion of Indian and American traditions is embraced by my husband and children.