Happy Diwali! Hetal Vasavada is the culinary creative behind the “Milk & Cardamom” cookbook and website. An expert in Indian treats and sweets, Hetal joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her baking life, the barfi and mithai she ate growing up, competing on “MasterChef,” and her next book. Plus, the duo takes a deep dive into Hetal’s Gulab Jamun Cake recipe. 

Want to bake along? Here is Hetal’s Gulab Jamun Cake recipe.

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Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

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More on Hetal: Instagram, website, Milk & Cardamom cookbook
More on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable Bakes

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