Press

  • The Feast

    The National Post

    The Taste of Tradition: A mother-daughter lesson in the beauty of cooking with spices by Laura Brehaut

  • Top 10 cookbooks of 2022

    The Globe and Mail

    The Taste of Tradition: A mother-daughter lesson in the beauty of cooking with spices by Laura Brehaut

  • Love Indian food? This mother-daughter duo wrote the book on it. Here are their top 5 under-the-radar spots in Toronto

    The Toronto Star

    For over 30 years, “New Indian Basics” authors Arvinda and Preena Chauhan have been teaching others how to create healthy, tantalizing Indian food. Here, they share a few surprising spots to find Indian-inspired delights in the GTA.

  • Now Serving: Daily Hive's 22 Best Cookbooks of 2022

    The Daily Hive

    New Indian Basicsis for anyone with a love for Indian food that wants to learn the foundational tools to make any dish. They can cancel the reservations and forget the take-outs — this book is a blessing.

  • This Easy Channa Masala Recipe Will Be Your Go-To for Weeknights

    Best Health Magazine

    A recipe for pantry channa masala, excerpted from the cookbook New Indian Basics by Preena Chauhan and Arvinda Chauhan ...

  • New Indian Basics cookbook

    CTV News Calgary

    With Joelle Tomlinson ...

  • Food

    CBC Life

    An easy, festive, make-ahead treat — from Preena Chauhan and Arvinda Chauhan’s cookbook New Indian Basics

  • A Taste of India: Authentic Recipes From Culinary Experts Preena and Arvinda Chauhan

    Everything Zoomer

    After 30 years of teaching the principles of Indian cuisine, Arvinda and Preena Chauhan are launching their first cookbook ...

  • Food: This Indian Cookbook Makes The Case For Buying Fewer—And Better—Spices

    Chatelaine

    After 30 years of teaching the principles of Indian cuisine, Arvinda and Preena Chauhan are launching their first cookbook

  • CBC Radio One

    CBC Radio One

    An easy, festive, make-ahead treat — from Preena Chauhan and Arvinda Chauhan’s cookbook New Indian Basics

  • Why Everyone is Turning to Turmeric

    Maclean's

    Growing up in an Indian home, if Preena Chauhan ever mentioned she might be coming down with a cold or a sore throat, the first thing her mother would do was reach for the turmeric ...

  • The Comforts of Curry by Jennifer Mackenzie

    LCBO Food & Drink / Holiday 2019

    Mention of Arvinda's masalas in this "Curry 101" feature and a guide to cooking curries from around the world

  • Masala Magic Recipes TV promo

    OMNI Television

    A promotional video for OMNI Television's Masala Magic Recipes hosted by Preena Chauhan

  • Diwali: How to Celebrate the Festival of Lights

    Canadian Living

    Featuring a Cranberry Almond Chai Spiced Ladoo recipe by Preena Chauhan

  • 'Born & Raised' Podcast: Immigrant Moms Take On Veganism And Dish Do-Overs

    Huffington Post

    Podcast featuring Preena Chauhan discussing the contrasting Indian cooking techniques practiced between herself and her mother, Arvinda

  • How to Make Samosas

    TVO Tastebuds

    Preena shows Lily from TVO Tastebuds how to prepare healthy and delicious baked samosas

  • Master Curry Sauce Chicken recipe by Eric Vellend

    LCBO Food & Drink | Holiday 2017

    Scratch cooking curry recipe featuring Arvinda's Curry Powder

  • Curry in a Hurry

    Oh She Glows

    As I mentioned in my Farmer’s Market recap last night, I bought some new spices from a wonderful local business called Arvinda’s ...

  • Things We Love

    Ricardo Magazine

    New finds we think you'll love as much as we do ...

  • Chai-Spiced Medjool Date & Almond Tart by Joanne Yolles

    LCBO Food & Drink | Holiday 2016

    This decadent holiday tart is spiced with with Arvinda's Chai Masala

  • Arvinda's Spices & Chai

    Toronto Life

    Take a peek inside Arvinda's spice boutique and chai café, Arvinda's Spices & Chai

  • What chefs serve for an unconventional Mother's Day feast by Karon Liu

    Toronto Star

    Mother and daughter, Arvinda and Preena share a recipe for savoury Indian-style pancakes and an apple chutney for Mother's Day brunch

  • The Heat's in the Kitchen by Holly Crawford

    West of the City

    Bring great food and entertainment home with a cooking party hosted by Arvinda's

  • A Paneer Workshop by Preena Chauhan

    Edible Toronto

    A good paneer in a homemade curry sauce is one my favourite things ...

  • Spice Girls

    Asian Gourmet Magazine

    Mother-daughter team uses spices instead of saturated fats to flavour their cooking

  • Thai Curry Noodles by Marilyn Bentz-Crowley

    LCBO Food & Drink | Winter 2007

    Arvinda's Curry Masala is used in the preparation of this deliciously warming Thai noodle dish

  • Curried Turkey Sandwiches by Jennifer Bain

    Toronto Star

    Using Arvinda's Curry Powder

  • Do someone a flavour

    Homemakers: Canadian Christmas

    A holiday gift guide featuring Arvinda's masalas

  • Walk this Way

    More Magazine

    Combing Toronto's Little India with Arvinda's on their walking tour