What is Deep Fry?

An irregular newsletter of food writings that are more like experiments.

I had a different idea for Deep Fry when I started it in 2021. I thought I would turn it into a repository of food stories from South Asia. But after an initial run I shut it. Left it for dead almost. But I am back now with a slightly different approach to it. It is not that larger-than-life project I thought I would create…I have not given hope though…but, it’s something more personal now. A sort of an experiment for my own food writing. I don’t know how regular I will be with posting this time, but I will post…every inane and bizarre food writing experiment of mine hoping that it would make sense to someone. And the reason for it that I am absolutely bored of my own writing. I don’t like it. And the only way for me to keep liking it is by trying to write better. So this is now my learning space and I am hoping that you, the readers, will be my guides.

best,

Shirin

About Me

Hi,

I am Shirin Mehrotra, an independent food writer, researcher, aspiring anthropologist and content & communication strategist currently based in Delhi. I write about food, culture, society with a special interest in writing about the foodscapes of urban spaces. My work has been published in Whetstone, The Juggernaut, National Geographic Traveler, Conde Nast Traveler, Roads & Kingdoms, Goya Journal, Mint Lounge among others. I also consult small brands and entrepreneurs (specifically food related) with creating content for their website and social media platforms.

You can read more about me and find my work here.

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