Between the slices

My new ebook containing 20 mouthwatering sandwich recipes.

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My books

Drawing inspiration from my family and friends these books were created to make straightforward, delicious meals. Nothing too complicated, simple Indian home cooking.

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There are loads of easy recipes for quick dinners, healthy food, cheap to make recipes and desserts. I like to keep my recipes simple so that families can make them together.

Food with Chetna

Food with Chetna

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NEW SERIES 🎉 PARATHA SEASON - Ep 1 - Onion paratha #parathaseason #shorts

STOP COMPROMISING ON FLAVOUR FOR SPEED! This 30-Minute Chole Pulao is a double-hit of delicious, healthy Indian food that gets dinner on the table in a flash. 🍛 Hello my lovely cooks! Today, we are mastering one of the most satisfying combinations in Indian cuisine: Chole (a rich chickpea curry) served alongside a perfectly fluffy Pulao (spiced rice). Even though we are making two dishes, I promise you, this entire Healthy Meal is quick and easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes! This recipe is perfect for busy professionals in London or the USA, families in Europe, or anyone craving authentic Indian Comfort Food. The High-Protein Chickpeas make the curry wonderfully rich and filling, and the fragrant Pulao is the ideal accompaniment to soak up that delicious sauce. I’ll show you the time-saving tricks I use to get both components cooked simultaneously, ensuring a nutritious and absolutely flavour-packed meal with no extra preparation needed! In this 30-Minute Indian Meal Masterclass, you will learn: -The Speedy Duo Technique: How to quickly prepare a fragrant Pulao and a rich, spiced Chole at the same time. -Flavour Secrets: My method for giving the Chickpea Curry its deep, authentic taste using simple, fresh spices. -Healthy Dinner Benefits: Why this Vegetarian and High-Protein meal is perfect for your healthy eating goals. -No-Fuss Guarantee: How to get this entire, satisfying meal on the plate in under half an hour! 📕 My New Book – Chetna’s 30 Minute Indian UK: https://amzn.eu/d/ja4G8lx US: https://a.co/d/fFLgjf0 💬 Love the recipe? Please like, comment, and subscribe – I upload daily with quick and delicious Indian dishes! 📲 Let’s connect Website: https://chetnamakan.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chetnamakan Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/chetnamakan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chetna.makan 👩‍🍳 About Me I’m Chetna Makan, finalist on The Great British Bake Off 2014 and winner of the Christmas Bake Off 2016. Check out my other cookbooks: The Cardamom Trail (2016) Chai, Chaat & Chutney (2017) Chetna’s Healthy Indian (2019) Chetna’s Healthy Indian Vegetarian (2020)

STOP COMPROMISING ON FLAVOUR FOR SPEED!

This 30-Minute Chole Pulao is a double-hit of delicious, healthy Indian food that gets dinner on the table in a flash. 🍛

Hello my lovely cooks! Today, we are mastering one of the most satisfying combinations in Indian cuisine: Chole (a rich chickpea curry) served alongside a perfectly fluffy Pulao (spiced rice). Even though we are making two dishes, I promise you, this entire Healthy Meal is quick and easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes!

This recipe is perfect for busy professionals in London or the USA, families in Europe, or anyone craving authentic Indian Comfort Food. The High-Protein Chickpeas make the curry wonderfully rich and filling, and the fragrant Pulao is the ideal accompaniment to soak up that delicious sauce.

I’ll show you the time-saving tricks I use to get both components cooked simultaneously, ensuring a nutritious and absolutely flavour-packed meal with no extra preparation needed!

In this 30-Minute Indian Meal Masterclass, you will learn:
-The Speedy Duo Technique: How to quickly prepare a fragrant Pulao and a rich, spiced Chole at the same time.
-Flavour Secrets: My method for giving the Chickpea Curry its deep, authentic taste using simple, fresh spices.
-Healthy Dinner Benefits: Why this Vegetarian and High-Protein meal is perfect for your healthy eating goals.
-No-Fuss Guarantee: How to get this entire, satisfying meal on the plate in under half an hour!

📕 My New Book – Chetna’s 30 Minute Indian
UK: https://amzn.eu/d/ja4G8lx
US: https://a.co/d/fFLgjf0

💬 Love the recipe?
Please like, comment, and subscribe – I upload daily with quick and delicious Indian dishes!

📲 Let’s connect
Website: https://chetnamakan.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chetnamakan
Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/chetnamakan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chetna.makan

👩‍🍳 About Me
I’m Chetna Makan, finalist on The Great British Bake Off 2014 and winner of the Christmas Bake Off 2016.

Check out my other cookbooks:
The Cardamom Trail (2016)
Chai, Chaat & Chutney (2017)
Chetna’s Healthy Indian (2019)
Chetna’s Healthy Indian Vegetarian (2020)

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Quick Chole (Chickpeas) & Fluffy Pulao Ready in 30 Mins | Healthy Meal

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BETWEEN THE SLICES - Episode 92 - Garlic Basil Chicken Sandwich #betweentheslices #sandwich #shorts

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NEW SERIES 🎉 PARATHA SEASON
Episode 1 - Onion paratha
Chapati flour
Coriander leaves
Red chilli
Onion
Salt
Ghee or oil to cook!
Detailed video on my #youtube channel #foodwithchetna enjoy x
#chetnamakan #reels #recipes

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NEW SERIES 🎉 PARATHA SEASON Episode 1 - Onion paratha Chapati flour Coriander leaves Red chilli Onion Salt Ghee or oil to cook! Detailed video on my #youtube channel #foodwithchetna enjoy x #chetnamakan #reels #recipes

ONION GARLIC PASTA!
Full detailed recipe on my #youtube channel #foodwithchetna link in my profile! Enjoy x
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ONION GARLIC PASTA! Full detailed recipe on my #youtube channel #foodwithchetna link in my profile! Enjoy x #chetnamakan #reels #recipes

Indian restaurants in London!
Episode 3 - @dishoom
Watch the full video on my @youtube channel #foodwithchetna link in my profile!
Follow along for more…..
#chetnamakan #reels #indianfood #london

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Indian restaurants in London! Episode 3 - @dishoom Watch the full video on my @youtube channel #foodwithchetna link in my profile! Follow along for more….. #chetnamakan #reels #indianfood #london

Quick and easy bread in minutes! Check out the full video on my @youtube channel #foodwithchetna link in my profile! Enjoy x
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Quick and easy bread in minutes! Check out the full video on my @youtube channel #foodwithchetna link in my profile! Enjoy x #chetnamakan #reels #recipes

Hoping 2026 brings you lots of happiness and delicious food!
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Hoping 2026 brings you lots of happiness and delicious food! #chetnamakan #reels #recipes

THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the love on
‘Between the slices’ in 2025!
I have a whole lot more planned for #betweetheslices in 2026! So make sure you are following along @chetnamakan 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

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THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the love on ‘Between the slices’ in 2025! I have a whole lot more planned for #betweetheslices in 2026! So make sure you are following along @chetnamakan 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽