A joyful celebration of the immigrant experience told through the universal language of food. Brimming with raw, beautiful storytelling and 101 Indian-inspired recipes that draw on a global pantry and burst with flavor, this immersive cookbook will fill your heart and table.

Mumbai-raised, New York City–based chef Rachel Gurjar shares the triumphs, hardships, and delicious discoveries that come from leaving your home and navigating a foreign country. Through inventive dishes that seamlessly blend the foods of her childhood and travels with beloved American staples, Gurjar’s cooking showcases the tantalizing possibilities that arise when cultures collide.

Stunning photography enlivens these recipes and transports you to the streets and stoops of New York City and the beaches and markets of Mumbai. Written with honesty, passion, and vulnerability, East to East is both a tribute to the immigrant experience with all its highs and lows and a universal tale of resilience, courage, and identity. With this sumptuous guide, Rachel’s food – creative, balanced, complex-tasting, and always appealing – comes to your kitchen.