food
Sheil Shukla
Sheil Shukla is an internal medicine resident physician who lives and works in the Chicagoland area, and he is passionate about plant-based nutrition and its applications to clinical medicine. He is the creator, recipe developer, and food photographer of Plant Based Artist (@plantbasedartist) on Instagram and sheilshukla.com.
Sheil loves exploring world cultures through their foods, and his experience lies in South Asian and East Asian cuisines including the Gujarati thali. He is currently working on his debut cookbook on plant-based Indian cuisine that is slated for publication in 2022!
Archana Mundhe
Hi, I'm Archana: I am the founder of Ministry of Curry. Ministry of Curry is a food blog that makes cooking fun and simple - so that experienced as well as novice cooks can follow my recipes and make that perfect dish every single time! l develop easy and fail-proof recipes that deliver authentic flavors using modern and innovative techniques. I love using popular appliances such as Instant Pot and Air Fryer in addition to traditional cooking appliances to make quick and healthy meals.
I am also the author of the essential Indian Instant Pot cookbook that was published by Penguin Random House. The Essential Indian Instant Pot cookbook is authorized by Instant Pot and includes 75 delicious Indian favorites and contemporary meals. The cookbook covers every meal of the day from classic curries to daal and soups, breakfast delights, and sweet treats.
Hetal Vasavada
Hetal Vasavada is a San Francisco-based cookbook author and blogger at Milk and Cardamom. Her recipes have been featured in New York Times, Food52, and The Kitchn. Her cookbook was named one of the best cookbooks of 2019 by the San Francisco Chronicle and The Washington Post. In addition to blogging and writing, she owns a online bakery called Milk and Cardamom Sweets.
Priyanka Naik
My name is Priyanka Naik and I’ve got 99 problems, but a meal ain’t one! I am a self-taught Indian vegan cook making globally inspired dishes. What makes me credible in the food space? I am a Food Network champion, Quibi Dishmantled Winner, TODAY Show featured chef, and have traveled to nearly forty countries – all attributing to my culinary vision and original recipes! I was born & raised in NYC as a first generation Indian and I have two older sisters, two nieces and my mom and dad. You can say we are a family full of strong women! I am passionate about food, animals, sustainability (including sustainable fashion), and travel. I have been featured in CNN, GQ, Forbes, and host an original show on Tastemade called Dish It Healthy, among several other brands, like Amazon, Coca-Cola, & Visit Portugal, publications, and platforms. I have used the knowledge I’ve developed in cooking, traveling, and sustainability to develop original vegan recipes for my blog, for editorial work, and as a public speaker. I host my own digital IGTV series called "Cook With Chef Pri at 3," where you can find me airing a brand new vegan recipe every Sunday at 3pm EST. Lastly, I am working on my first cookbook (100% vegan) "The Modern Tiffin" with Simon & Schuster scheduled to be published in November 2, 2021! You can find all of my delicious vegan recipes on my Instagram! Happy Eating!
Ushma Haria
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular, with more and more families deciding to raise their children vegan or plant-based right from the beginning.
My name is Ushma I am a first time mum and nutritionist and follow a strict plant-based diet, primary for cultural and religious reasons as our philosophy teaches us about conscious cooking.
I'm lucky to be a mum to a lively and affectionate almost 2 year old little boy and the star of my posts . My background is in nutrition. I have a Nutrition BSc from the University of Nottingham and worked in medical nutrition marketing for over 10 years before moving on to fertility a year ago.
Prior to having a baby, I rarely thought about my own nutritional needs. Being born and raised in London, my husband and I focused on our careers, amongst other things and I realised I had never properly learnt the basics, especially when it came to cooking Indian vegetarian food which is the backbone of my plant based diet. I only realise now how my Gujarati upbringing has had a huge impact on my confidence to raise my son on a balanced plant based diet and that watching my mother and grandmother cook as child was subconsciously preparing me for the future. #gujaratifood
I am an amateur cook learning as I go and I thought I would share my journey to help anyone else in a similar position. I'm so surprised at how much I have learnt in such a short space of time and I hope the page continues to provide inspiration as my son grows.
Farhan Momin
Farhan Momin known by his nickname “Farmo” is an Atlanta Native Chef and General Dentist who has received attention with the Farmo Cooks Pop Up series. He has gained national acclaim from being featured in MasterChef Season 9, Bon Apetit, Food & Wine Magazine, Family Circle Magazine, and most notably as a chef in the Brown In The South supper series. His food reflects a remixed take on growing up in The South while maintaining his Indian roots. Farmo Cooks celebrates the often surprising similarities between different cuisines and show unnoticed intertwined histories.
Natasha Punwani
The Humble Butternut is a contemporary Indian food experience with the aim of
redefining Indian cuisine while celebrating the authentic ingredients that make it so
special. Natasha Punwani, CEO and Founder of The Humble Butternut, started HB as a
passion project to preserve her mom's recipes and legacy and it led her to finding a
purpose and sense of completion. In June 2020, she decided it was time to finally pursue
her late mother’s dreams to make Indian food approachable to all walks of life and
cultures.
