Yatra A culinary journey across India

by Ghai, Rohit

• ISBN13: 9781848994355
• ISBN10: 1848994354
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2025-04-08
• Publisher: Nourish

Summary

Join Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai on a Yatra (journey) across 10 regions of India, where you will discover cooking secrets, delicious and family-friendly recipes, and incredible flavours.

This is a trip across India you don't want to miss.

Rohit Ghai is a Punjabi chef who has gained a global reputation for colourful, flavour-rich curries that showcase both classic and lesser-known Indian flavours. Yatra, meaning 'journey' in Urdu, is Rohit's celebration of the diverse flavours, ingredients and aromas of India, designed for the home cook.

Packed with innovative yet easy-to-make dishes, this cookbook shows you how to make truly mouthwatering Indian food at home. With an incredibly rich and varied food scene, India offers almost endless new dishes to discover. Explore the key ingredients and influences in each region, and a selection of their best recipes:

• From the region known for its tangy flavors, Andra Pradesh, try a decadent Egg Kurma or crispy Pesarattu dosa.
• From coastal Goa, enjoy punchy Cafreal Fish or skewers of coconutty Chicken Xacuti
• From Punjab, famous for the tandoor, recreate the crowd-pleasing classic Butter Chicken or smoky Baingan Bharta
• From the eastern state of Bihar, discover fragrant Laung lata sweet dumplings or slow-cooked and sumptuous Champaran Mutton Curry

For anyone who loves Indian food, this is a must-have cookbook that revels in the diverse treasure trove of Indian cooking. 

"Rohit is respectful of the traditions of Indian cooking, yet unafraid of innovation and refinement." - Pierre Koffmann, three-Michelin-starred chef

Author Biography

Rohit Ghai's love affair with food began in his mother's kitchen, in his native Punjab, India. He went on to study Hotel management at the Institute of Culinary Management in Gwalior, which is affiliated with Pusa University in New Delhi. He then trained at two of the biggest hotel groups in India - the Taj Hotel and Resort Group and the Oberoi Hotel Group. After moving to the UK, Rohit worked in and headed kitchens at some of London's leading Indian restaurants including Benares, Trishna, Gymkhana, Hoppers, Jamavar and Bombay Bustle. Rohit is the first Indian chef to have won a Michelin star. In 2018, he launched his first solo London restaurant, Kutir, followed by KoolCha, and then Manthan in Mayfair. Most recently, he opened Rivayat restaurant at the Oberoi hotel in Marrakesh. He has 228K followers on Instagram.

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