Heartland Masala

Heartland Masala features 100 Indian recipes from Jyoti Mukharji paired with cultural and historical insights from her son, Auyon. Together, they blend Indian traditions with Midwestern influences to create a vibrant masala of flavors—delicious, inventive, and unique.

Take a flavorful journey into Indian cooking and culture with a Midwestern mother-son duo.

Since 2010, Jyoti Mukharji has been teaching cooking classes from her Kansas City kitchen, sharing her love for Indian cuisine with her community. Heartland Masala brings her 100 favorite recipes to life in a beautifully photographed collection, enriched with witty, culturally insightful, and vividly illustrated vignettes by culinary historian Auyon Mukharji.

From beloved restaurant staples like Saag Paneer to unique creations like Masala Brussels Sprouts and rare delicacies such as Murgh Rezala (Chicken Curry with Water Lily Seeds and Cashews), this cookbook offers something for every curious cook and adventurous palate. Packed with vibrant flavors, cultural anecdotes, and inventive recipes, Heartland Masala is a one-of-a-kind collaboration that redefines the Indian cookbook.