Aarti Sequeira Biography
Aarti Sequeira is an Indian American chef and television personality. She is best known as the winner of the sixth season of Food Network’s reality television show, The Next Food Network Star.
As a result of that victory, on 22 August 2010, her Aarti Party show was premiered on the network. She went on to host Taste in Translation on Cooking Channel after Aarti Party, where she explores the world’s most popular dishes. She had previously worked as a news producer for CNN and launched Aarti Paarti’s online cooking show in 2008.
Aarti Sequeira Education
Sequeira lived in Dubai and when she was about 7 she transferred out of the primarily Indian school she attended to a primarily British school.
In 2000, she graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Aarti worked as a producer for the cable news company CNN after graduation, until 2003, before moving to Los Angeles, California.
Sequiera trained at the New School of Cooking in Culver City and in 2007 earned a professional certificate. In 2008, she started an online cooking variety show called Aarti Paarti. Drawing on the flavors of her childhood, Sequeira uses Indian ingredients in her cooking and credits much of her culinary inspiration to her Indian cultural background and for her mother.
Aarti Sequeira Age
Sequeira was born on 19 August 1978 in Mumbai, India and raised in Dubai. Sequeira grew up in a traditional Indian Catholic home. She celebrates her birthday on August 19 every year. She is 41 years old as of 2019.
Aarti Sequeira Family
Sequeira’s parents and youngest sister live in Bangalore, India, and her middle sister lives in Phoenix. Detailed information about her parents is not available.
Aarti Sequeira Husband
She married her college sweetheart, actor Brendan McNamara, in 2003, and moved to Los Angeles from New York to begin their life together. The two hosted Aarti Paarti’s online show.
Aarti Sequeira Children
Sequeira has two daughters with her husband, Eliyah and Moses Marigold. Since giving birth, she suffered from postpartum depression and has since become involved in Post Partum Support International.
Aarti Sequeira Body Measurements
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Aarti Sequeira Salary
However, her exact salary has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Aarti Sequeira Net Worth
The award-winning chef and television personality, Sequeira, has an estimated net worth of $1 million which she has earned through her successful career as a chef and television personality
Aarti Sequeira Cookbook
An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul is a cookbook by Aarti.
It is a beautifully written cookbook weaving Indian and Middle Eastern recipes from her childhood with American dishes she has grown to love from the Food Network personality.
Aarti Sequeira Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken in Creamy Tomato Curry: Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 cup plain yogurt, whisked until smooth
- 3 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste, recipe follows (or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and 3 cloves garlic put through a garlic press or finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, poked with a fork, and cut into large bite-sized chunks
Sauce:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup Ginger-Garlic Paste, recipe follows (or 6 cloves garlic and 2-inch thumb ginger minced)
- 2 serrano peppers, minced (seeds removed if you don’t want it spicy)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 8 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 to 2 cups of water
Oil, for grilling
- 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Minced fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked rice, naan, or a crusty piece of bread, for serving
- Ginger-Garlic Paste:
- 1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Directions
- For the marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator up to overnight.
- For the sauce: When you’re ready to make the curry, place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the Ginger-Garlic Paste and serrano peppers. Saute until lightly browned around the edges. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato has darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and the paprika and saute for about 1 minute to draw out their flavors.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. You may need more water depending on how much liquid the tomatoes give off.
- Meanwhile, fire up your grill. When it is nice and hot, lightly brush it with oil. Place the chicken on the grill, shaking off some of the excess marinades. Cook until it’s charred, about 2 minutes on each side. (Don’t worry that the chicken will still be a little uncooked, it finishes cooking in the sauce).
- Pour the sauce into a blender or food processor, or use an immersion blender, and process until smooth. Pour back into the skillet and bring back up to a boil. Add the chicken and fenugreek leaves, if using. Take the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the cream and stir through. Garnish with minced fresh cilantro, and serve over rice, with naan, or a crusty piece of bread!
Ginger-Garlic Paste:
- Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
- Save what you don’t use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It’s a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, and gravy. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aarti Sequeira
Who is Aarti Sequeira?
Sequeira is an Indian American chef and television personality.
How old is Aarti Sequeira?
She is 41 years old as of 2019. She was born in 1978.
How tall is Aarti Sequeira?
Her height is not available.
Is Aarti Sequeira married?
Aarti Sequeira is married to actor Brendan McNamara.
How much is Aarti Sequeira worth?
Sequeira has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
How much does Aarti Sequeira make?
However, her exact salary has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does Aarti Sequeira live?
She currently resides in Los Angeles
Is Aarti Sequeira dead or alive?
Sequeira is still alive and in good health.
Where is Aarti Sequeira now?
She is best known as the winner of the sixth season of Food Network’s reality television show, The Next Food Network Star.
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