Mindy Kaling Finds A Way To Enjoy Indian Food Despite Her Kids’ Picky Palates

India-West News Desk

LOS ANGELES, CA – Mindy Kaling may be known for bringing Indian American stories to Hollywood, but when it comes to her own kitchen, she faces a familiar challenge for many parents: getting children to appreciate the food they grew up with.

During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kaling revealed that her children are not fans of Indian food, leaving her to seek out her favorite dishes whenever she gets the chance. Business trips, she said, have become a rare opportunity to enjoy South Indian classics such as dosas and idlis without having to negotiate with her kids.

The actor and writer joked that traveling alone allows her to indulge in the cuisine she loves, turning work trips into an unexpected food escape.

Her love for South Indian food also came up during the conversation with actor and longtime collaborator Ike Barinholtz, who was the guest host of the show. Barinholtz pushed back on the idea that Kaling only has fun on projects outside their workplace, sharing that their own writing room recently had a memorable culinary experience.

The duo revealed that while working on their Netflix series ‘Running Point,’ the writers’ room brought in a chef to prepare fresh dosas for the team. Kaling agreed that the experience was “really nice,” highlighting how food became part of the creative atmosphere behind the scenes.