Author Shares Incredible Indian Spices At Library Program

Indian cuisine gets its fantastic flavors from many unique spices. Author Geeta Gwalani explores this topic in the program "Incredible Indian Spices And Their Uses" on Wednesday, May 8 at East Brunswick Public Library (2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive). The program starts at 7:00 pm.

Gwalani is the author of two cookbooks: 2020's Aromas of Sindh - A 100 Recipes From The Heart, and more recently For the Greater Gur - 150 Delectable Desserts.

In the workshop, she shares many uses of Indian spices. She will also talk about cooking with Jaggery, a well-known ingredient in India that is used as an alternative to sugar. Many of these recipes are featured in For The Greater Gur.

Gwalani was one of the contestants on the popular ShopRite Cooking Star Challenge Season 1, which was televised in the United States. She was also the runner-up on Chef Select ’21 challenge judged by Michelin Star and Celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna.

This is one of the many programs held to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A complete listing can be found at https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults-general-staff/news/may-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month.

"Incredible Indian Spices And Their Uses" is sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library.