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The Rise of Indian Food with Himanshu Saini and Liam Collens (E161)
Description
What changes when a three Michelin star restaurant becomes a book?
In this episode, Chef JKP sits down with Himanshu Saini and Liam Collens for the launch of The Rise of Indian Food: Recipes Reimagined by Trèsind Studio.
This episode goes inside the making of the book.
How a three Michelin star restaurant was translated onto the page.
How recipes were selected, tested, written, edited, photographed, and made clear for readers outside the kitchen.
And how Himanshu’s story, Trèsind Studio’s philosophy, and Liam’s writing came together in one of the most important Indian cookbooks of its time.
The book captures five regions of India, more than 50 recipes, and the thinking behind one of Dubai’s most celebrated restaurants.
WHAT YOU WILL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE
• Why the book started and how the idea was pitched
• How Trèsind Studio’s story became a published cookbook
• Why the book is structured around five regions of India
• What it took to write recipes from a three Michelin star kitchen
• The challenge of making complex dishes clear for readers
• How Himanshu chose what to share and what to leave out
• Liam’s role in shaping the writing and voice of the book
• The photography, editing, revisions and publishing process
• What the book means for Indian food globally
• Advice for young chefs and writers
CHAPTERS
00:00 Catching up after three Michelin stars
08:00 The moment Michelin walked into Trèsind Studio
18:00 What the three stars meant for Indian food
33:00 How the book idea first started
52:00 Why Liam became the co-author
01:14:00 Writing the book alongside restaurant service
01:28:00 Structuring the book around India’s regions
01:40:00 Food photography, recipes and publishing edits
01:53:00 The title, the design and holding the first copy
02:28:00 Quickfire round and advice for chefs and writers
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The Rise of Indian Food
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