Chetna Makan
Cookbook Author
Chetna Makan was born in Jabalpur, an ancient city in central India. She has a degree in fashion and worked in Mumbai as a fashion designer before moving to the UK in 2003. Chetna reached the semi-final of The Great British Bake Off in 2014, and her first book, The Cardamom Trail, is a celebration of baking with Indian flavors. She has a very popular YouTube channel 'Food with Chetna' where she shares her creative flair for food. Her other books, also published by Mitchell Beazley, include Chai, Chaat & Chutney, Chetna's Healthy Indian, and Chetna's Healthy Indian Vegetarian. Visit her website at https://www.chetnamakan.co.uk/.
Chana Dal With Okra and Coconut
The flavors of chana dal, okra, and fresh coconut work amazingly well together.
Butternut Squash With Red Lentils and Tamarind
In this masoor dal with butternut squash recipe, the earthy taste of the red lentils complements the roasted squash, while tamarind brings in lively flavors.
Sour and Spicy Okra With Potatoes
This easy okra and potato sabzi is a perfect accompaniment for dal and chapati.
Masala Urad Dal
This urad dal recipe comes out quite thick, which is why it’s usually served with flatbreads such as naan or chapati rather than rice.
Jackfruit Curry
If you can find fresh jackfruit, feel free to use it instead of the canned version in this vegan jackfruit curry.
Basundi (Creamy Saffron and Nut Dessert)
A double dose of dairy—milk and condensed milk—makes this dessert extra creamy.
Dahi Dal (Yogurt Lentil Curry With Spinach)
Sometimes all you need is just a couple of fresh ingredients thrown into a pan of simply seasoned dal to create a warming and comforting dish. The spinach along with a little yogurt makes this soothing yet deeply delicious.
Korma Murg Curry (Chicken Korma)
The simple spices used in the sauce lend this chicken korma a lovely warmth while cashews, poppy seeds, and onions bring creaminess.