Indian food has been huge in the UK forever and ever, but that's because it has a historical rooting. America, I think is really ripe for it. There's been so much interest in Indian culture.

I'm encouraged because you pick up any food magazine and there's two or three recipes involving Indian spices.

I think there is a real misconception about Indian food being super spicy. And I know that's because when you go into an Indian restaurant, it is pretty spicy. But it doesn't have to be. In fact, my husband can't handle a lot of heat. I've had to temper my cooking so that he can eat with me.

I'm more comfortable weaving Indian flavors into American classics.

The food in south India is the food that I really love because it reminds me of home.

Movies are a big part of our Indian culture.