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by Chetna Makan (Author)
Chetna Makan is most popular for her YouTube channel, 'Food with Chetna' where she shares her creative flair for cooking. This Indian cookbook features authentic, delicious dishes presented clearly, alongside beautiful photography. A fantastic addition to any culinary library, and part of the collectable Hamlyn Classic Recipes series.
Discover the joy of Indian cooking with Chetna Makan's Classic Indian Recipes. The Hamlyn Classic Recipes series is a celebratory collection of some of the most admired chefs the world has to offer - noteworthy not only for their pioneering approach to food, but also for their dependable, uncomplicated and trustworthy recipes. Chetna Makan is the queen of Indian home cooking. First introduced to us on The Great British Bake Off, Chetna has since authored several successful cookbooks, combining her inventive flavors with a love of simple Indian cooking. In this cookbook, she shares over 75 of her finest recipes, honoring the simplicity and freshness of Indian food. Discover the art of achieving fresh and vibrant flavors through smooth, yet intricate techniques that define Indian cooking. These recipes are organized into five chapters: Chapter 1: Meats & PoultryChettinad Chicken; Cardamom-flavored Lamb Patties; Kashmiri Chicken Curry Chapter 2: Fish
Amritsari Fish; Marathi Salmon Curry; Pickled Prawns Chapter 3: Vegetables
Vegetable Biryani; Kashmiri Spinach; Okra from Jaipur Chapter 4: Small Dishes & Accompaniments
Cucumber Yoghurt Salad; Indian Sweet Naan; Coriander Chutney Chapter 5: Desserts
Ground Rice Pudding; Chilli Hot Chocolate; Semolina Biscuits With stunning images to inspire your culinary journey, this masterful collection invites both novice and experienced cooks to explore the rich, traditional tapestry of Indian cuisine. From the secret to the best Dal papdi chaat to timeless dishes such as Spicy garlic-ginger chicken and Okra masala, this Indian cookbook will help you recreate a classic Indian feast at home.
Author Biography
Chetna Makan was born in Jabalpur in Central India. She has a degree in fashion and worked in Mumbai as a fashion designer before moving to the UK in 2004. Chetna was part of The Great British Bake Off in 2014 and since then has written 8 cookbooks. They range from baking, Indian street food, healthy Indian food, vegetarian and quick Indian. She also has a very popular YouTube channel 'Food with Chetna' where she shares her creative flair for all things cooking and baking. She has previously collaborated with Jamie Oliver and Waitrose.
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