Madhur Jaffrey

Regarded by many as the world authority on Indian food, Madhur Jaffrey is an award-winning actress and bestselling cookbook author. Her first book, An Invitation to Indian Cookery, was published in 1973 and her series for BBC television, Madhur Jaffrey’s Indian Cookery, made her a household name. She has appeared in over 20 films, including Merchant Ivory’s Heat and Dust, and written more than 20 books, including ‎Madhur Jaffrey’s Ultimate Curry Bible and Curry Easy. Her newest book is Vegetarian India. [gallery ids=31844,31843] Im well traveled, so, in a sense I have a very good sense of all food the world over. [34:30] I roasted an ingredient and I realized all I had to do was put some Indian chutney on it, put it in the oven, and its done! Chutney is like money in the bank. [43:40] --Madhur Jaffrey on Radio Cherry Bombe