Priya Krishna Embraces Her Indian Heritage with This Cooking Technique | The New Yorker

[@SoapyCilantro]

As a Japanese American, her school incident was so relatable and hit me so hard.

[@alex0589]

Is your name actually Ken watanabe

[@SoapyCilantro]

Alex Yup! No relation to the actor though

[@manvesh97]

As a British Indian it does for me as well, luv her so much

[@carterlucian8027]

I guess it's kind of off topic but do anybody know of a good site to stream newly released movies online ?

[@brysontoby3706]

@Carter Lucian i use FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

[@Raviscerator]

With the gentle background music, and Priya's narrative, it's almost like listening to spoken poetry.

[@marynapier2007]

How right you are!! Wonderful video.

[@LachlanGB]

Wait a second this isn't a Bon Appétit video...

[@chuckychuck8318]

Well obviously not

[@yunniekal]

Actually, it is and it isn't. Bon Appetit and The New Yorker are from the same parent company - Condé Nast .

[@piyaawasthi4097]

@@yunniekal hi is this is her own channel???

[@piyaawasthi4097]

Bon appetit india is her channel???

[@yunniekal]

@@piyaawasthi4097 No Bon Appetit is a magazine in the USA. She works for them as a test kitchen staff/ food writer

[@antanoh]

I absolutely LOVE how you describe your experiences as a first gen indian-american because they are so faithful to my own!

[@sage4310]

This is why I love cooking; because it's never about food.

[@chuckychuck8318]

I wouldn't say never

[@BenNeedsATheme4aDream]

Wait what 😅😅..... We don't think of stories and dramatic shots while cooking 😂

[@teeeaach2549]

sage except it is...

[@eleo_b]

sage • I think this video is taking things a little too far. She’s probably reading from her book or something. It’s just cooking food.

[@senajabeen1076]

@@eleo_b without food or water we would be dead food also can be associated with memories of our childhood.

[@qwertyTRiG]

Indian food seems to be better known in Europe than it is in the USA. We have three Indian take-aways and two Indian restaurants in my small Irish town.

[@liriosogno6762]

Yeah because the UK colonized India it has a lot Indians. Here in Germany I only have one Indian restaurant in my big town

[@josephsofaer841]

lirio sogno *England colonized India. I think it has more to do with immigrants than colonization. Italy colonized Ethiopia, but Ethiopian food isn’t exactly famous over there.

[@eleo_b]

lirio sogno • yes, I’m Dutch, and over here it’s more Indonesian or Surinam food, also former colonies. But it depends on whether those people came to Europe or not. I guess in Germany there is more influences from Turkish immigrants in the form of Döner?

[@pragawa]

I was surprised that Scotland has many, too!

[@claysmith8840]

The US has lots of indian food in our cities, but i think the point it that it doesnt have representation in the highest levels of cooking- the food mags, celebrity chefs, and michelin restaurants

[@Vanessa-bu1sj]

this was such a beautiful video to watch

[@alex0589]

Me before clicking: oh, she's gonna talk about her dad in the first 10 seconds... Priya: So, my mom... Me: I'll be damned

[@nikunj07047]

I grew up in India and still remember kids making fun of other kids who brought traditional food for lunch. Crazy how much influence western culture has all over the world

[@PakNewYorkVlogs]

Heheh yep i can understand

[@UnnikrishnanR]

Totally. when I was growing up in Bombay, I used to have my lunch box lid half-closed so that the others won't see/smell the 'weird' south indian (mainly kerala) food I brought. Took a long time for me grow out of that.

[@busyrand]

Being teased is a brutal, crushing part of childhood. I'm happy things turned out well in the long run. As an Afro-American, I resonate deeply with the culinary approaches Indian's have with spices and vegetables based meals. Stewed greens, beans, and butternut squash are some of my favorite things in this world. I still long to discover how one of my coworkers seasoned a potatoes dish he brought to my "Going Away Party." Thank you for sharing this. I just got into making my own Ghee.

[@KB-yl9cr]

This charming video is a much, much better representation of Priya's talents than the ba videos!

[@Hi_Im_Jie]

I agree! The BA videos are great and showcase the chefs personalities with all their quirks and all (which I love). This segment is both charming and sheds light into their core.

[@bigstunna2049]

Both platforms do well

[@indiankitcheninusa8310]

Nice! I was going through the same with my kids..until my son now discovered our home food is best and created a channel for me! I think all of us with Indian heritage go through same experiences..

[@angryowl5972]

I can smell the aroma through the screen

[@elizabethwhite2151]

This is the moment we discovered the Priya Krishna underneath her bubbly exuberance. More of this, please.

[@sneha4993]

I like to believe I am not biased in my opinions about my culture. I have been brought up in India and I live in the US now. I have tried a couple of cuisines and I genuinely think the amount of flavour and variety that I get in Indian cuisine is just amazing. It might have strong smells and flavours, but that is my connotation of food now. That it should grip your senses and make you feel alive. Again, I don't mean disrespect to any other cuisines out there but I do believe Indian food deserves a strong place in the world, and not for its own sake or pride, but for the sake of everyone who loves to enjoy food. Thank you for bringing a voice to it :)

[@flikkie72]

Priya, can you please narrate all your cooking like this? I can't believe how you can make my heart flutter faster every time I'm watching a video with you 🙈

[@MichaelQuisao]

Love this combination of Priya Krishna and Christopher Hwisu Kim. Thanks for telling your stories about experiencing shame as you grew up (particularly regarding food) and overcoming it to become the people you are today. As a person who is also from an immigrant family, I strongly relate to this very American story. Thank you! Now I want to challenge myself to figure out how to include chonk and Spam in a recipe...

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

This was such a touching video. I can relate to so many things . Now I can understand why my son suddenly started taking sandwiches to school when he was in 1st grade and is still continuing taking that same type of sandwich for lunch to his high school.

[@Tom-dk5ez]

oh perfect timing - i just made aloo gobi for the first time, priya's recipe. and afterwards i was texting my friend that the biggest thing i learned this year was how to use cumin seeds. but i definitely need to actually try making chhonk as well. asked for indian-ish for christmas this year and can't wait to try more recipes!

[@mysticmiserly7732]

Cumin seeds are literally the best buddies for anything related to Aloo (Potatoes). Turmeric, coriander leaves instead of parsley , ghee (clarified butter) and freshly ground spices Will make any Indian Dish u make A-Class Sorry for the over - enthusiasm

[@OranJJeTofu]

If you try making chhonk, just be careful not to burn the chili powder, it can burn very fast! I usually kill my heat source right before I put it in and only give it like 5 seconds fully mixed in

[@PeyCheng]

Thought i was watching Chef's table for a minute with all the close up slowmo cinematography.

[@blancagarcia7273]

It’s like the most beautiful ASMR made

[@alex0589]

Good thing Priya is gorgeous cause that cameraperson was trying to see inside her soul with these extreme closeups. Geez, dude...back up. This is a gorgeous video, i hope her parents are proud.

[@Sk0lzky]

I bet they are, her father's yoghurt's conquering the world :v

[@praketasaxena]

i have grown up with similar experiences ! and similar thoughts being afraid of my heritage ! I have this Idea of romanization of India languages like Hindi, Tamil , Sanskrit that I think can help people connect back with their languages that are not exposed to the original script growing up! Being american does not have to be reneging on your own values ! particularly when our values are so rich !

[@birajsharma9618]

this made me appreciate my mother..... thank you.

[@jandipeach]

This made me cry, and then I felt so happy for you. I'm also grateful, because I adore Indian food and want to be able to make it at home. You arrived just in time.

[@eatahfood]

in the Caribbean we call "Chonkk" "Choonkay"

[@schizotypeseraph]

that's a totally different herb in the Philippines

[@IT-dp3pm]

In Guyana 🇬🇾 we'd say chunkkay

[@ayashnawa2343]

This is just so wholesome.

[@Ramesh-nk5my]

I'm from India and in kannada we call it oggarane (pronounced as "oh-ga-ra-nae")

[@vijayag1286]

Ogarne💯💯

[@ABHISHEKGHOSHfcb]

In bengali it is called foron.

[@myna90]

Popu or thalimpu in telugu

[@nithuloveschillartists1055]

Huu! My mom would usually do the same with Bath (Veg pulav)

[@lenaamin8017]

It’s called tarka in Pakistan :)

[@JamesDucas1]

Love this, bought Priya's book as soon as it hit Amazon. Highly recommended.

[@iwanttowatchyoutubenow]

So well written and wonderful to watch. Your cooking, your narration, and that fool that literally propelled you to make a career out indian food cooking and writing - i say well done thats the biggest and best revenge. Yes sis. Loved watching this.

[@spencermargolis3892]

I love the way she speaks as if telling a story.

[@sapphirebaby96]

Thank you so, so much for this video, it struck this Desi girl right in the heart 🥰

[@eve8372]

Priya is the sweetest human being ever! 💕

[@kls600]

Amazing video, very calming. Something I can really relate with being a first gen Indian-American

[@toko25]

I feel like this video is perfect for the Sunday blues

[@marynapier2007]

I loved this video and I love watching Priya make her magic in the kitchen with stories of her family.

[@praveengupta7419]

Amazing... awesome to hear the real story of your family and evolution into who you became. Kudos to you!!

[@josealiriorivas]

I just love so much Priya!!!!!! I want to taste everything she makes!! Great video!!!

[@Anushablueblood]

She mentioned only north Indian references of Chhonk !! India is so diverse, I'm sure there are 20 more references for Chhonk in different Indian languages.

[@sumisubbu]

Like tadka 😁🙌

[@TheSuperkhan15]

and we use mustard seeds in south India!

[@sumisubbu]

@@TheSuperkhan15 love mustard seeds! I like adding urad dal too for stir fries (poriyal) 😁

[@TheSuperkhan15]

​@@sumisubbu i just checked out your awesome channel! subscribed right away!

[@sumisubbu]

@@TheSuperkhan15 thanks so much Habeeb!

[@letsjom7069]

Chhonk seems to be an Indian version of the chilli oil. I'm so going to try this.

[@neelanjanachatterjee4857]

It's about adding flavor at the end .In my part of India most common chawk is cumin ,bay leaf .and dried whole red chilli.

[@emilletich]

Brilliant and heartwarming.

[@joshy654]

Literally every Indian mom is the best.

[@kulturekhazana7126]

This video made me think of my 3 year old all grown up and reminiscing our time in the kitchen. We cook together and he helps with the ingredients for "chhonk" or what we call it in gujarati "vaghaar" Thank you for this beautiful video and for sharing your precious memories.

[@Paylala]

So intimate, my gawd! Guys, isn’t Priya such a daal?!

[@joshsmit779]

She is so obsessed with her moms cooking, meanwhile my mom eats TV dinners and doesn't appreciate anything I cook.

[@LukePonds]

Priya is a wonderful writer! I really enjoyed this video.

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

As an Australian-Indian I can relate to this. This got me emotional

[@cyycher]

The quality and elan of this whole production👌

[@jimmystetler2572]

Priya makes this a better world in which we live.

[@kabirgrewal3550]

Priya is FANTASTIC, but this production and videography is also amazing

[@preya4ps]

Love the story she told. As a indian who grew up in America, I can relate.

[@bigstunna2049]

This video is so soothing it feels like I'm at a spa

[@gauravreddy5172]

Every indian who is watching this is like what the hell is astofatida and lentils its called DAL!!!!!!

[@stephaniehernandez2990]

From one awkward Indian girl to another, wish I had someone like you at my school. Then maybe we could’ve eaten our dal Chawal together.

[@diane9247]

(Sighhh) If only the Food Network was like this. Post-Nigella Lawson, I guess there have been a few decent "cooking class" programs in daytime, but prime time is nothing but tedious contests and endless Guy Fieri. No beauty, no poetry, no imagined aromas.

[@vip129870]

Ditto on being an Indian American with Shame growing up in an Indian family.

[@barbaraburkhardt3047]

So heartfelt, thank you

[@lailasiddiqui263]

What Americans call *Dressing* for Salads , Indians put *chhonk* after the vegetable is cooked !

[@finnyforever08]

Sorry - Indians dont call it chonk (or whatever she says it is) - only Priya calls it chhonk for some reason

[@pabbaditya]

@@finnyforever08 it's the gujarati word

[@pinkfrosting0]

Chhonk, tadka sane thing

[@priscillakhapai3623]

Her mom is the real deal...so cool.

[@suchitraroy1758]

Love your description of the chock!

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

I am so happy you came back to your culinary roots. The US needs to learn and share cultural food experiences more than it does now. It's an enormous step toward creating a community of respect. Also, it negates the ill circumstance of american hot dogs. :P

[@bibektg]

If anyone tries out palak paneer it is very common for the spinach to taste bitter , so better do your research and get it right!

[@soulfulspices2945]

Great recipe. #soulfulspices

[@robbidwv]

Wow. What a great video

[@cloudwatcher608]

“Why not BE the perspective I wanted so badly to read?” This is why I love Priya. She has dealt with her shame and has overcome to grow into a trailblazer. Well done.

[@AmmaSamayalFoodChannel]

This brings back a lot of memories! Especially Dhal Curry!

[@redhousepress]

LOVE the book Priya!

[@sairao4492]

I relate to your childhood so, so much.

[@wjahon66]

I LOVE THIS. Love you priya! thanks for sticking up for all the awkward asian kids!

[@codybarr7947]

i love priya my god.

[@emudabird]

This is so therapeutic omg

[@veronicapiper4507]

such a beautiful little video, i cant wait to get those spices and try my own chhonk

[@irisgonzalez3779]

Yes!! More Priya videos please!

[@bhavana.intuitivehealer]

I so enjoyed this! I cook & teach healthy versions of mom’s recipes as well (with my touch & creativity). Isn’t it great to appreciate our parents & heritage as adults? Oh & my mom is the best 😀 not only do i think so, but people who asked her to cook & cater for them for years despite her job (as a nurse). My parents once served her samosas from their food stall to Amitabh Bachan at a bollywood show many years ago when kids at school thought curry was stinky. Indian food is everywhere now! Keep cooking & sharing & so will I. Aloha & Namaste from Kauai 🙏🏽🕉

[@funmiogunro4390]

Wow this was great!!!!

[@LunovaLabs]

This is beautiful. So meditative :)

[@LeftistUprising]

Wait - she's the lady who thinks that "Delhi is in Uttar Pradesh"?

[@CK30585]

Lol...yes i also saw that...

[@MrThunder141]

No that’s another lady who has a restaurant in nyc. She was on an episode of Bon Appetit with a different cast member

[@krisroblovoe]

In Konkani, we call it Fodni ( Phod-nee ).

[@tarkovsky69]

same in marathi

[@JamesRone]

What's the music? It's great.

[@gint6898]

Anyone else here mixed and have no idea what culture they belong to and finally just give up and eat Chinese food instead? No? just me? Okay

[@mysticmiserly7732]

Oh my lord Yes! Yes Finally someone with the same damn problem People always typecast me as part of one culture But i was given a heritage and born and raised in another But heck no Nobody acknowledges that And that single lable's just so suffocating Often end up like - just eff it

[@samkubla5745]

Haha funny

[@guddandeokar8935]

Indian culture.. Must try indian food in india

[@gint6898]

@@mysticmiserly7732 finally somebody feels the pain

[@SinghingChef]

I don't usually comment on videos but I really connected with this. It was shot and edited brilliently. Priya, everything that you said, I can relate to. Only once I grew up did I realise how important my food heritage is to me a d how it influences me. You are actually part of what inspired me to start my Instagram food page 'AllThatFlave'. If you're reading this, I'd be honoured if you had a look. Thanks for being awesome.

[@CleverCreatives]

Love love love

[@PeriTwinkle0818]

Shesss so cutee

[@TheTrickTac]

this video is pure bliss

[@jilldfisher1]

I love her! And this video is so delightful.

[@doodlebees]

major chefs table vibes

[@jamsednaser4297]

Very well written! I'm officially a fan

[@sounikbanerjee9751]

Amazing chonk video

[@cileft011]

frying spices in fat is one of the most fundamental techniques of chinese cooking as well. im surprised its used so little in western cooking actually.

[@sagarmeena0210]

beautiful and flavorful

[@ugh0987654321ugh]

This is a really great video. I can relate on many levels.

[@jus2cute09]

There should ALWAYS be a ton of garlic and a little fried onion in a dhal.

[@skaurx26]

Why does she not rinse the lentils.... 🧐

[@TomPMelanson]

Love the food writer description!

[@michaelangaloe]

Very pretty, both the food and host

[@MissiePotter]

God I love Priya so much

[@ivo9202]

I love her!

[@meenturt]

The details wow

[@Chris-is1rd]

Kalustyan's! LOVE that place

[@pavdeol4775]

I love this so much ❣️