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Woe! Raghavan Iyer is in his last days. But he's making the most of his time.

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This man was my introduction to Indian cookery, and he was utterly charming on The Splendid Table and in his cookbooks. This article in the New York Times says he's in the final stages of colorectal cancer, but making the most of what time he has remaining. The article should be unlocked for anyone to read it. The title is

He Taught Americans to Cook Indian Food. Now He's on His Final Chapter, in case someone needs to look it up otherwise.

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"Every day should be filled with something delicious, because life is too short not to spoil yourself. " -- Ling (with permission)
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eugenep

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It's kinda cool to know there was someone other th

 
 

an Madhur Jaffrey. It's interesting that they are both listed as actors/actresses in their professional life. 

 

I wonder which books are authoritative now for Indian cookery? 

 

I use this as a reference every so often. It seems to have the classics - like butter chicken etc. 

 

 

 

 
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Smithy

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I was interested to know that he started out with a chemistry degree!

 

I think I've corrected the links. If not, someone can let me know and I'll try again.

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12 minutes ago, Smithy said:

I think I've corrected the links. If not, someone can let me know and I'll try again.

Yes, they work for me, now. 
 

13 minutes ago, Smithy said:

I was interested to know that he started out with a chemistry degree!

Nik Sharma also started out as a scientist. 

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Lol. oh. excuse me. I think I googled him an google said "actor" but it was a different Raghavan. Maybe google thinks all Raghavan's are a like...lol...sorry

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