Maya Kaimal

Maya is the author of Indian Flavor Every Day and founder of Maya Kaimal Foods. Her namesake brand of premium Indian foods can be found in stores nationwide (mayakaimal.com). Her previous cookbooks include Curried Favors: Family Recipes from South India—winner of the Julia Child Best First Book award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals--and Savoring the Spice Coast of India: Fresh Flavors from Kerala. Before devoting herself to a career in food, she was the photo editor of Saveur, among other New York-based magazines for many years. In 2003, she launched her line of Indian foods, and she continues to be chief culinary and creative director of the company. She lives in New York's beautiful Hudson Valley with her family.