Maneet Chauhan Quotes

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Maneet Chauhan

Profession : Chef

Birth : October 27, 1976

The cow is sacred, and as a result, most Indians do not eat beef.

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I have the 3 F's - Family, Food, and Faith in yourself.

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Indian spices can find a place in any cuisine. It's just a matter of opening your mind and palate to new flavors.

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I love animals, but I don't think I can have pets.

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Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and, in my opinion, the best place to visit. It is an amazing hub of history. It's called the Pink City because all the architecture has a hint of pink in the stones used. It's an amazing stop for all kinds of food but also for history and shopping. It has a little bit of everything.

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My husband and I went to Venice, Italy, for our first-year anniversary and spent a day on the Island of Burano. There, we had lunch at the famed Trattoria al Gatto Nero da Ruggero - one of the most incredible meals of our lives.

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My husband, Vivek Deora - he is very meticulous about cooking, and slowly and lovingly makes his family recipes, handed down generations.

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A perfect chutney needs patience. If you are cooking it, cook it on a low flame; the flavors come out the best that way.

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There is a standing joke in my family that I was born with a ladle in my hand.

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In India, the perception of a woman in a restaurant kitchen was that she wouldn't make it.

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My mantra in life is 'nothing ventured, nothing gained,' and I very strongly stick by it.

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You are in school, and you hear about 'Iron Chef' and think, 'One day, I have to be on 'Iron Chef.'

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Pizza is a great segue into unfamiliar flavors - plus, you can pile on the veggies.

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My husband and I grew up in India, so saag and tikka sauces are very nostalgic for us.

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I wanted my daughter to look up to me.

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I could easily pen an entire novel on why I love this city, and believe me, I am a lifelong advocate of the Big Apple, yet somehow Nashville weaved its magic around me.

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The youthful vibe Nashville exudes is intoxicating and contagious, especially amongst the culinary scene, which lures so many great young chefs to places like City House and Rolf and Daughters.

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Only one thing is certain: every time I return to New York from Nashville, I walk down the streets with a silly grin, just smiling at everyone I see and, more often than not, receiving a suspicious glance in return... but honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way, y'all!

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I am Indian and a chef with Indian heritage.

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At the end of the day, walk away feeling proud of what you have achieved.

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