Born in Maharashtra on India’s west coast, she grew up in other parts of India and in Britain and North America. In her mother’s kitchen, she was fed an astonishing array of international foods. When she got married and set up her own kitchen, Kaumudi started researching Marathi cuisine as a way to connect with her roots. It was only natural that she started Un-Curry in 2007 to introduce regional Indian recipes into the American consciousness. She believes their clean flavors and subtle spicing translate well into the Western culinary ethos. Four years on, Kaumudi’s cooking style has evolved into what she calls California Indian: a unique blend of her native traditions with the fresh and wonderful ingredients of her adopted home.