Chef
Aarti Sequeira is an Indian-American chef, television personality, and cookbook author. She is best known as the winner of the sixth season of Food Network's reality television show, The Next Food Network Star. In 2010, after her victory, her show Aarti Party premiered on the network. Following Aarti Party, she went on to host Taste in Translation on Cooking Channel, in which she seeks out the most popular dishes from around the world. She had previously worked as a CNN news producer and in 2008 started the online cooking variety show Aarti Paarti.
Sequeira was born in Mumbai, India, and raised in Dubai. She moved to the United States to attend Northwestern University, where she studied journalism. After graduating, she worked as a news producer for CNN. In 2008, she started her own online cooking show, Aarti Paarti. The show was a success, and it caught the attention of Food Network. In 2010, she was selected as the winner of The Next Food Network Star.
Sequeira's cooking style is a fusion of Indian and American cuisine. She is known for her simple, yet flavorful recipes. She is also a passionate advocate for using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Sequeira is a regular contributor to Food Network Magazine, and she has written two cookbooks: Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul and Unwind Cookbook: A Devotional Cookbook for the Hurried and Hungry.
Sequeira is a role model for many aspiring chefs. She is a strong, independent woman who has achieved success in a male-dominated industry. She is also a dedicated mother to her two children. Sequeira is an inspiration to all who know her, and she is sure to continue to be a successful chef and television personality for many years to come.