Chef Patron of the highly acclaimed Benares restaurant in London, Atul Kochhar rose to fame as one the first Indian chefs to win a coveted Michelin star.Chef Kochhar, a British based chef, restaurateur and television personality, is one of the most critically acclaimed chefs in Britain for his take on modern Indian cuisine.
With a focus on combining his heritage and love of British ingredients, Chef Kochhar’s innovative modern Indian cuisine successfully redefined the perception of Indian cooking in Britain, leading to his second Michelin star in 2007, an accolade which he has retained at Benares ever since. With regular return trips to his native country, he ensures that his creative dishes constantly evolve and continue to surprise and delight the senses. He has had the honour to cook for Prince Charles at St. James’ Palace and was invited to meet Her Majesty The Queen.
Chef Kochhar appears on television shows including Masterchef Goes Large and Great British Menu. He is also a regular guest on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen and in 2010 launched his own series: Atul’s Spice Kitchen: Malaysia.
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Boil and peel the potato. Mash well. Add 2 tbsps of oil in a pan and heat it. Add cumin (jeera). Add the chopped onions, capsicum, salt and fry until brown
Murukku is one of the most popular snacks in South India and it is even more popular at Deepavali (Diwali) festival time. It has long been the tradition at most…
