Chaat: Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India

Explore the bold flavors, regional dishes and stunning scenery of India with Chopped judge and James Beard Award-winning chef Maneet Chauhan.

In Chaat, Maneet Chauhan explores India’s most iconic, delicious and fun-to-eat foods. These recipes come from or are inspired by her discoveries during a cross-country railway journey that brought her to local markets, street vendors and the homes of family and friends.

Maneet weaves in personal stories and memories with historical and cultural notes as she winds her way from North to South and East to West, sharing the recipes of those she meets along the way. Examples include Chicken Momo Dumplings from Guwahati in Assam, Goan Fried Shrimp Turnovers, Hyderabad’s Spicy Pineapple Chaat and Warm-Spiced Carrot and Semolina Pudding from Amristar. With breathtaking photography and delectable recipes, Chaat is a celebration of India’s diverse food and people.

About the author: Maneet Chauhan is a James Beard Award–winning chef whose restaurants include Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Tànsuŏ, The Mockingbird and Chaatable, all located in Nashville. Prior to becoming an executive chef and judge on Food Network’s Chopped, Maneet worked in some of the finest hotels in India before moving to the U.S. to study the culinary arts. She lives in Nashville with her family.

Jody Eddy is a food and travel writer whose work has appeared in Saveur, Food & Wine, Vogue and more. She coauthored the IACP award-winning cookbook North and the James Beard–nominated cookbook Come In, We’re Closed.