Yash Raaj
School
Fergusson College, Pune University
Expertise
Copy-editing, Book Editing, Fiction Writing
- Yash started as a copy-editor and features writer with a local weekly in Pune, India and then went on to work as a news copy-editor and writer with India's leading media conglomerate, The Times Group. He has also worked with Hachette India, where he proofread novels.
- While working with The Times Group's tabloid, Yash started writing about food. Between 2017 and 2019, he wrote extensively on the topic – be it menus of small eateries or innovations of international chefs.
- He also has a penchant for fiction. Yash has interviewed many Indian bestselling authors and has written features about books from smaller nations.
Experience
Yash is a jack of all trades in the media sector. He has edited and written news, worked on longform features, and has even copy-edited books. He has worked with The Times Group and independent media platforms in India.
Education
A master's degree in English Language and Literature from Pune University gave Yash the vision to pursue a career in books, editing, and writing.
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Stories By Yash Raaj
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Given sablefish's high fat content, it is fairly easy to prepare since the risk of overcooking it is minimal. You can cook it many ways, but one stands out.
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From this wondrous variety, kakiage tempura is likely a favorite of Japanese homes because it is often made with leftovers and can be served in various ways.
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For decades coronation chicken has remained a mainstay, but the dish has received its fair share of makeovers, the latest of which is from Prue Leith.
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This recipe is easy to make, yet layered. It is driven by the flavors of a spice-infused, fragrant tomato sauce and ginger -- perfect for winter.
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Mafé, also known as domoda, was conceived in Mali, West Africa, and was taken to Senegal and The Gambia when they were occupied by European rulers.
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As simple as white sauces may seem, a small mistake may ruin the end result. Not making enough roux or inappropriate heating will make your white sauce split.
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The dirty martini has gotten a whole lot more interesting with customers asking the bartenders to swap the base with the hit party drink -- tequila!
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It's easy enough to poach fish in a shallow pan partially filled with your favorite sauce, but deep (or submersion) poaching presents different challenges.
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Whether you are meal prepping fish for your weekly lunches or just got overexcited and cooked too much, it's important to know how to reheat it properly.
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The culinary jury's verdict on the Kristang community's Debal Curry (popularly known as the Devil's Curry) is out: It is really spicy but in the right way.
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The best way to preserve apples is to can them and it is relatively simple to can apples at home. Keep in mind that some apples are better suited for it.
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We are all familiar with the many variations of brownies, but did you know that you can still buy brownies made with the original recipe in Chicago?