Chefs
Atul Kochhar
The innovative India chef, Atul Kochhar is revered for his masterful use of spicing.
Born into a catering company, food has always been central to Atul. His career took off when he went to work for the Oberoi group of hotels in New Delhi. Progressing quickly, he was soon headhunted across continents to work in the UK.
In 1994 Atul helped open London's Tamarind, and was instrumental to the restaurant winning a Michelin star in 2001. Atul then decided to go it alone, opening Benares in May 2003.
Atul shot to television fame in Britain when he beat Gary Rhodes in a competition to cook for the queen in Great British Menu. His modern Indian dishes are now a regular hit on UKTV Food.
In 1994 Atul helped open London's Tamarind, and was instrumental to the restaurant winning a Michelin star in 2001. Atul then decided to go it alone, opening Benares in May 2003.
Atul shot to television fame in Britain when he beat Gary Rhodes in a competition to cook for the queen in Great British Menu. His modern Indian dishes are now a regular hit on UKTV Food.
- Ambot-tik (Goan fish stew)
- Badami phirni (almond and rice pudding)
- Bengali-style lamb with chickpea stew
- Braised hare biryani
- Cauliflower and potato curry
- Goan style lobster
- John Dory fried in green spice paste
- John Dory with butternut squash soup
- Khoja fish curry
- Mustard yogurt chutney
- Nimbuwali machchi (grilled salmon with lime marinade)
- Red cabbage chutney
- Roe deer with sesame and coriander
- Tomato rice
- Turbot steak with vegetable stew
