Hemalata C. Dandekar

Hemalata C. Dandekar, PhD grew up in Maharashtra, India cooking and eating delicious, home cooked food made by family members who were connoisseurs of the details. Dandekar's experimentational approach to traditional dishes is reflected in the recipes in Beyond Curry. In her other life, Dr. Dandekar is Professor and former Department Head, City and Regional Planning, California Polytechnic State University. She is the author of several scholarly books and numerous articles on current topics in urban planning and international development including Men to Bombay Women at Home, Michigan Family Farms and Farm Buildings, and Planners Use of Information.