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Modak - Maharashtrian Dessert - A Must-Have for Ganpati Festival
Seasonal Modak
September Special

Order Seasonal Ganpati Dessert - Modak

Celebrate Ganpati with handmade Modak, made fresh to order. Available for pickup between September 14–25 — exact pickup time and location will be coordinated with you after your order is confirmed.

Order Seasonal Modak
Guest Chef Shivangini Purohit at the Institute of Culinary Education
Chef Shivangini Purohit with Chef Vikas Khanna at Bungalow NYC

With Chef Vikas Khanna at Bungalow NYC

The Culinary Architect

Chef Shivangini Purohit

Originally from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Shivangini Purohit is a highly skilled chef with a diverse background in both Indian and international cuisine. She holds a Diploma in Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Jodhpur National University, demonstrating her unique blend of technical precision and creative expertise.

Shivangini’s culinary journey has taken her across the globe, with notable experience as a Chef at Lassi and Spice Cafe in Seattle, where she managed kitchen operations and introduced innovative Indian fusion dishes as pop-up lunch specials. She recently returned to Seattle as the Head Chef for Lassi and Spice, bringing her passion for authentic regional flavors and hands-on leadership to the team.

Her professional experience also includes roles as a Prep/Line Cook at Masalawala & Sons in Brooklyn, where she contributed to recipe innovation and streamlined kitchen operations, and as a Pastry Cook at Dominique Ansel Bakery, where she maintained high standards of quality for acclaimed desserts. Shivangini is fluent in English and Hindi and is known for her ability to create memorable dining experiences rooted in tradition and creativity.