Having travelled the world as Executive Chef on board the largest ocean liners that exist, Chef Vicky Ratnani has evolved his distinctive style of cooking, using seasonal produce and ingredients, with a global flavour and style. After an award- winning cookbook, a few fine-dining restaurants and over 1000 episodes of cooking on television, Vicky remains passionate about travelling, cooking, picking up new recipes and sharing them with foodies.
Having moved back to India after 14 glorious years on board Cunard Ocean Liners, Chef Vicky Ratnani has set off on a quest to dig out, taste, experiment and record regional Indian food. Travelling the length and breadth of the country, as he unearthed an amazing plethora of little-known vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, delightful and exclusive family recipes from homes of friends and fans, a thought struck him – why not draw up his choicest regional Indian recipes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian in The Urban Desi series. This book shows just how easy it is to dish up mouth-watering non-veg meals in the comfort of one’s home and hearth, using great spice blends and interesting ways to experiment with your favourite meat, poultry, fish and seafood.
