Christina Dun

Refinery29's My Kitchen Sink is an exploration of our most meaningful recipes — the go-to dishes that we turn to time and again. Not only do we enjoy eating them, and have the assembly mastered, but they also have an important personal history. Step into our kitchens to relive these stories, learn the recipes, and make them with us. Today, we're making a traditional Indian dish, chana masala. Chana masala is a chickpea curry served with chapati.

The year is in full swing, and there is already a lot going on in the food industry today. From new restaurant openings and innovative menus to interesting meat alternatives and sustainable initiatives, it appears to be off to a strong start. It's an exciting time not only for new and up-and-coming chefs but also for chefs who have been in the industry long enough to see some major changes.

It’s been a major year for Awkwafina , and it’s only just begun. The 31-year-old performer, who got her start rapping on YouTube out of her home in Queens, NY, now has a Golden Globe under her belt and continues to generate buzz with each of her groundbreaking performances . From quirky Peik Lin in Crazy Rich Asians to relatable Billi in The Farewell , every one of her characters shows yet another side of Nora Lum (Awkwafina's given name).