From Jet engines to Spice kits - Passing the Plate Podcast
Posted on September 23 2025,
I had a great discussion at "Passing the Plate" podcast with Lisa Covelli (@bigflavors) and Lisa Lisson (@areyou mycousin) about Simply Masala's origin story and how connecting food with heritage is a universal theme for most cultures and how it can bring us more insight into family history.
Listen to our fun conversation:
What happens when a rocket scientist decides to revolutionize home cooking? Meet Sheila Narayanan, founder of @simplymasalaspices, whose remarkable journey took her from designing jet engines to creating innovative spice kits that make authentic Indian cuisine accessible to everyone.
Join us as we chat about breaking down barriers to Indian cooking, the essential spices every home cook should know, and how food becomes a bridge between generations and cultures.
See our Peas and Paneer Pullao recipe to pair with our Aloo Gobi spice kit on the Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen website
See the show notes at http://www.passingtheplate.org/69

