Rachel Gurjar
Former Associate Food Editor
Rachel Gurjar is a Mumbai-born recipe developer, food writer, and former associate food editor at Bon Appétit. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she has worked as a restaurant cook (ABC Kitchen, Public Soho), private chef, caterer, food stylist, and photographer. Her recipes and stories draw inspiration from the diverse regional cuisines she grew up eating in India, as well as the many cultures and neighborhoods that have shaped her cooking since moving to New York. Her work has appeared in Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Serious Eats, Food52, The Kitchn, and TODAY Food. Rachel is based in Brooklyn and is currently at work on her first cookbook, East to East.
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Brûléed Kheer (Rice Pudding) With Mango Sorbet
This rice pudding features a brûléed top and a scoop of mango sorbet for brightness and as a nod to the classic sticky rice flavor.
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Japanese Sweet Potato Chaat
Top slow-roasted sweet potatoes with tamarind concentrate, green chutney, fresh onions, tomatoes, and cilantro for a chaat-inspired appetizer.
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Failproof Homestyle Chicken Kari
This chicken kari recipe fills your house with the rich, comforting aroma of chicken simmering in a heady mix of spices, onions, and tomatoes.
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
A whole can of pumpkin becomes a silky sauce with garlic, Parmesan, and a kick of chile.
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Cheesy Corn Pudding
Boxed cornbread mix becomes its very best self thanks to cheddar cheese, sour cream, and lots of chives.
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Crispy Tofu With Peanut Sauce
Inspired by satay, sans the skewers, this saucy tofu comes together in one skillet in just 30 minutes.
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Lemon Drop Martini
This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop cocktail is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.
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Saucy Beef and Pepper Stir-Fry
This easy recipe for stir-fried steak and peppers comes together with strips of ribeye and vibrant hot chiles—but you can swap in sweet peppers if you’d prefer.
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Paneer Kathi Rolls
We swapped hard-to-find parathas for flour tortillas in this riff on paneer kathi rolls. With a tangy yogurt sauce and filling veg, it’s the ideal to-go lunch.
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Sri Lankan–Style Black Pork Curry
The key ingredient to this Sri-Lankan-style curry with fatty pork, lemongrass, and fragrant spices? Black peppercorn and lots of it.
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Hot-and-Sour Fruit Salad
Summer means spicy, savory fruit salads made with whatever fresh produce you’ve got, plus lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, dried shrimp, and lots of red chiles.
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Spicy Beef Noodle Soup With Mushrooms
Chill out with this spicy beef noodle soup recipe that boasts both chile heat and a steaming broth. The two kinds of heat work in tandem to cool you down.
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Salsa-Grilled Chicken Thighs
This smoky, chile-laden salsa works both as a marinade and glaze for grilled chicken thighs.
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Sesame-Crusted Salmon Bowls
A simple sesame seed crust can take your weeknight rice bowls to new heights. Gingery shaved carrots make a bright, crisp, no-cook side.
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Mini Meatball and Pastina Soup
Nothing’s cuter (or more delicious) than pairing tiny pastina with bite sized meatballs in an elevated twist on Spaghettios.
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Sauerkraut and Potato Skillet
This simple hash—equally good for breakfast as for a quick and easy weeknight dinner—gets a pick-me-up from bright, funky sauerkraut.
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Dahi Bhalla With Tamarind Chutney
Golden lentil dumplings dunked in creamy yogurt and topped with chaat masala.