Pondicheri

Modern Indian restaurant · River Oaks

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"Acclaimed chef Anita Jaisinghani of Houston’s Pondicheri has compiled an online store brimming with spices and goodies that bring some of the best Indian flavors straight to your kitchen. Instead of picking just one thing, build a customized care package or a holiday gift box with items tailored to your loved one’s tastes. Tins of masalas, varying in flavors like chai, garam, coffee, barbecue, and curry can up any home cook’s game, while Pondicheri’s signature chili chocolate chip cookies, offered by the dozen, deliver warmth, spice, and sweetness your giftee won’t forget. The India 1948 website also serves up cooking tips, with dozens of recipes that Jaisinghani has compiled over time for her fans. But if you think your person would prefer a keepsake or something more analog that they can hold in their hands, consider Jaisinghani’s cookbook, Masala. Nominated for a James Beard Award, this cookbook is a riveting, educational read that dives into the history of Indian cuisine and offers dozens of flavorful recipes inside. The book ships nationwide." - Brittany Britto Garley

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2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098 Get directions

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