Georgia Trend Magazine. February 2026 print. It is not every day that an elevated Indian dining experience debuts in Metro Atlanta, so the arrival of Ghee Indian Kitchen on the city’s Westside feels noteworthy. Tucked just off Howell Mill Road, the restaurant brings a sophisticated interpretation of Indian cuisine to a neighborhood already known for […]

Khabar Magazine. Feb 2026 print. What longtime Atlantans knew as Kailash Parbat has been thoughtfully reimagined as Desi Tadka Indian Restaurant, a homegrown brand with deeper culinary ambition and a full-service bar.

Khabar Magazine. October 2025 print. Artisan mithai is more than just a sweet—it is a cultural ambassador, a luxury item, and a visual celebration of heritage. When the leaves begin to turn, there’s a subtle indication in the air that the festival season is approaching. This time of the year, a natural, rhythmic inspiration arises […]

Khabar Magazine. May 2025 print. If you are in the mood for some bold flavor at a college campus or an event in metro Atlanta, and you happen to spot this orange food truck with a big circular logo depicting a bearded chef, rush over to it.

Khabar Magazine. March 2025 print. What to do when you are craving classic American comfort foods like pizza and wings but are also hankering for good old chatpata flavors? Head on to the TANDOORI PIZZA AND WINGS CO. in Colony Square.

Khabar Magazine. Feb 2025 print. This Valentine’s Day, create a homemade celebrate to stimulate the senses.

Atlanta Magazine. Nov 2024 print. Today, Gokul Sweets stands as a haven for Indian Americans like me who long for those neighborhood stands we grew up with. Read the online version here…

AAA The Extra Mile. May 2024. Houston—the 4th-largest city in the U.S.—has a fascinating mix of culture, cuisine, and art. Whether you’re traveling for a sporting event, a family adventure, or simply exploring the New Capital of Southern Cool, Houston has much to offer. For food lovers, Houston’s diverse culinary scene boasts over 13,000 restaurants […]

Khabar Magazine. May 2024 PRINT. It’s past midnight, and throngs of friends and family have gathered on the streets of Surat in the western state of Gujarat in India. They have come out for their “second dinner”—where the star ingredient is the egg. The large, hot tavaas of the many street cart vendors are sizzling […]

Khabar Magazine. April 2024 PRINT. Or Samosa Day? Chai Day? National Curry Week? A short primer on how we can be ambassadors of desi delicacies in the U.S. I am guilty of waiting in line for a free Krispy Kreme doughnut on National Doughnut Day. My personal favorite is the original glazed, always served hot. […]

Khabar Magazine. March 2024 PRINT. There is no shortage of places around metro Atlanta to get your fix of Indian street food—so why open another establishment, you may ask? Because this one brings the legacy of one of Delhi’s most famous sweet shops and restaurants to Atlanta. If you grew up there, be prepared for […]

Khabar Magazine. Feb 2024 print. A retired couple strives to bring Indian flavors to schools across the U.S. As an Indian kid growing up in the U.S., taking pungent curries and oily achar in your school lunch box may have been a head-turner in the past. Today, a growing diversity of student population, along with […]

Khabar Magazine. September 2023 print. Relive your childhood with flavors like tutti-frutti, mitha paan, chickoo, lychee, sitaphal, cassata, and more at the two locations of Kwality Ice Cream in metro Atlanta. Growing up in the ’80s in India, there were not many ice cream stores around us. Brands like Vadilal and Baskin Robbins emerged much […]

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Khabar Magazine. July 2023 print. When one is in the mood for alcoholic drinks with Indian meals, the question comes up time and again: what pairs well with the bold flavors of Indian cuisine? Is there something that accentuates the spicy flavors rather than ending up a mishmash that ruins both experiences—drinking and eating? Beer […]

Khabar Magazine. April 2023 print. Walking into Kailash Parbat, I am reminded of those carefully decorated, modern Indian restaurants I grew up with in big cities like New Delhi and Mumbai. Dark velvet green booths, Arabic-style lanterns, and shiny gold mosaic floors contrasting against the playful, colorful wall murals are attention-grabbing. As my eyes wander, […]

Khabar Magazine. December 2022 print. During the holiday season in India, I remember shopping at the local halwai shops for colorful boxes of freshly made sweets and gold foil-wrapped hampers filled with dried fruits. We would purchase dozens of these to give to colleagues, friends, and hosts. Over the years, these gift baskets became more […]

Khabar Magazine. Nov 2022 print. With Indian cuisine becoming mainstream in the U.S., kitchens, grocery markets, and online stores are stocking up on new varieties of instant frozen, canned, and boxed Indian dishes. Over the years, I have tried many of these and have been disappointed with the cardboard stale aromas and chalky flavors. Also, […]

Khabar Magazine. Oct 2022 print cover story. This collection of cherished memories and recipes from food enthusiasts is sure to put you in the mood for the holidays. Kheer: Nothing beats my late Grandma’s Punjabi recipe! Growing up in northern India in a multi-religious household meant that I had the rare opportunity to celebrate many […]

Khabar Magazine. June 2022 print. How to source, store, and cook the most important ingredients in your Indian pantry.  Spices are an integral part of the Indian kitchen, and most of our knowledge about them has come naturally through tasting and observing. Most of us never went to a formal cooking class or read the […]

AAA The Extra Mile. July 2021. As you embark on a road trip across the U.S., your choices to eat are no longer limited to fast food and gas station snacks. With the rise of South Asian truck drivers on American roadways, a demand for Indian cuisine has also surmounted. As a result, Indian fast-food restaurants have […]

For Khabar Magazine print edition. February 2018. Warm humid air, the smell of roasting curry leaves, voices sounding singsong Malayalam, coconut trees as far as I can see—I had arrived in Kerala, also known as God’s Own Country. As soon as I landed at Kochi International Airport, I felt like I was no longer in […]