About Us

I am passionate about cooking tasty food and sharing with others.
Food has always meant gathering with family and sharing with loved ones.
My journey began in New Delhi, India, where I learnt from my parents and close family their individual cooking styles and how they perfected their special dishes. How black pepper should never be cooked but crushed fresh over hot food to really experience its aroma and flavor.
Or that slow simmering, “sweet heat” is the reason food develops deep flavors. I learnt how to make ghee, roast, and grind spices, and make chutneys.
Nomadic Roots is an acknowledgement of my family’s journey from pre-independence India, Punjab region, from where they were displaced in 1947, and started a new life in New Delhi.
The next generation found itself migrating to the U.S., retaining a love for our food, our family recipes, as well as the connections and memories they represent.
As a natural progression in my journey, I completed my master’s program in hospitality management in 2004 and had some culinary adventures at:
Palio – a country style Italian restaurant in Ann Arbor,. Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bert’s Café a coffee shop at the University of Michigan, Culinary Services at Michigan State University, and Great Harvest Bread Company in Lansing. Now continuing, my journey as an empty nester, I share my culinary creations with Greater Lansing area families.
My menus are varied, with Indian flavors in many offerings. The goal is to create a combination of healthy meals including vegan and vegetarian options that are naturally gluten free and part of a healthy home cooked meal. Restaurant Indian cuisine is very indulgent and rich in calories, and not what families cook at home. I use Ghee in my Indian dishes for authentic flavor and fresh ground spices in the garam masala.
Rice used will always be Basmati which received a GI tag (Geographical Indication tag, safeguarding its legal identity much like Scotch whiskey or Champagne. “Chef’s kiss”
I hope you enjoy Nomadic Roots Meals as much as I have enjoyed preparing them.
Thank you for being a part of my journey.

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Mission

Our mission is to nourish our community with healthy, fresh meals that support wellness goals, allow families more time together, with the trust and convenience people deserve. We are committed to reducing waste, creating local jobs, and building a stronger, healthier community for all. When you support a local business owner, you also save money.

Vision

To redefine convenience food by making health-focused meals accessible, satisfying, and sustainable for everyone.
Business Description
Nomadic Roots Meals, Inc. is a locally operated, minority woman owned business. Offering pre-packaged meals that are fresh, healthy, affordable, supporting wellness goals, bringing families together, and providing the trust and convenience people deserve. Heat-and-eat meals are available for families to take home or to work. Stay nourished, feel energized, save time, and avoid waste.

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