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Asma Khan: Can cooking change the world?
Jul 8, 2024
Asma Khan, the first to create an all-female high-end Indian restaurant, discusses empowering women in the culinary industry, supporting conflict-affected communities, addressing challenges faced by second daughters in India, and navigating identity and independence.
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- Asma Khan founded the first all-female high-end Indian restaurant, promoting gender equality in the culinary industry.
- Khan believes in using food to connect deeply with others, prioritizing quality and emotional involvement over Michelin standards.
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Asma Khan's Journey to Establishing Darjeeling Express
Asma Khan, coming from a privileged background with a law doctorate, defied expectations by becoming a chef after feeling alone and unhappy in England. Discovering solace in cooking her homeland's food, she founded Darjeeling Express, the first all-female high-end Indian restaurant, employing women like herself. Khan advocates against misogyny, racism, and stigma towards second daughters in India.
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