"I had a very supportive partner. When I had so much conviction in the potential, my partner said let's do it. My mom is a bit more traditional and I said I should do it part-time and keep working. It’s been two years and it still doesn’t pay me anything close to my corporate job. That’s how I knew that I truly do it for the passion and not the money."

"Panjiri is a traditional recipe used for years in our culture, which contains many nutrients and health benefits. Generally given to lactating and pregnant women, it has benefits for everyone."

On this episode of Plateworthy, chef Nyesha Arrington learns how to make one of NYC’s latest must-have dishes: the gunpowder dosa from Semma, a new restaurant from the team behind other hot spots like Dhamaka and Adda.

Celebrate Pongal with an authentic South Indian sweet!