ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Two first-generation Afghan American sisters who grew up in Minnesota are saucing up success.
Their line of sauces based on their mother’s chutney recipe is getting national attention.
“We eat food every day,” laughed Yasameen Sajady.
Yasameen and Sheilla Sajady are at ease in a kitchen.
“It was something that was always central to our upbringing,” said Sheilla Sajady.
“We were always talking about which auntie makes the best rice, what are the sides going to be, and at the star of every meal was our mom’s chutney,” added Yasameen.
The magic green sauce went on everything. It was a hit at gatherings where emotional bonds were made and celebrated over food.
“Being first-generation Afghani-American it was always a way that we connected with our culture. It was how our parents shared our culture with us,” said Sheilla.
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