About me
I was born and brought up in a small town in Central India called Jabalpur. I then moved to Mumbai to train as a Fashion Designer in NIFT. After my college, I worked in Mumbai for a few years before moving to the U.K. in 2004. I have always been interested in food and cooking and have been greatly inspired by my mum’s cooking who has taught me everything I know about flavours.
After having my 2 children I found my interest in baking grow, it was a perfect way for me to relax and found it very relaxing. I am a creative yet meticulous baker and find baking a perfect outlet for my creativity.
Trying out new techniques and challenging myself is what keeps me going. Being on Great British Bake Off 2014 has been an amazing journey and has given me the confidence to try new combinations of flavours. I will always cherish this experience and the time I spent in the tent with my fellow bakers.
Soon after the show, I started work on my first book which is all about Indian flavours in some very western bakes. The book is called ‘The Cardamom Trail’ and was published in 2016.
After that, I went on to write my second book called ‘Chai, Chaat and Chutney’ which is all about Indian street food from the 4 corners of India. I wrote this book after intensive research into the 4 cities of India to find some of the most delicious street food. This book was published in 2017.
My third book ‘Chetna’s Healthy Indian’ is all about the food I cook at home for my family. It is the quick, delicious and healthy recipes we enjoy to balance out all the cakes I bake. This book was published in 2019.
Episode 5 - EASY CAKE RECIPES!
Follow @chetnamakan for more delicious recipes! Here is a stunning ‘Coffee, Walnut and Chocolate Cake’ that I made for a special anniversary! Full recipe link in my profile! Enjoy x
Episode 4 - EASY CAKE RECIPES!
Follow @chetnamakan for more easy delicious recipes! This one is a delicious CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER and BANANA cake! Full recipe link in my profile! Enjoy x
Made my mum cook me her CHICKEN CURRY and yes I am sharing the recipe with you ❤️ check out the latest video on my @youtube channel #foodwithchetna link in my profile! Enjoy x
Episode 3 - EASY CAKE RECIPES!
Follow @chetnamakan for more easy delicious recipes! This is a simple lemon blueberry almond cake finished with a simple drizzle! Full recipe link in my profile! Enjoy x
Yesterday I got to do the first talk about my new book #chetnasindianfeasts to a room full of booksellers in Edinburgh! What a lovely feeling to talk about my new book @octopus_books_ You can preorder it now, link in my profile! #cannotwait #newbook
Creamy ‘METHI MATAR PANEER’ that uses fresh fenugreek, with green peas, soft paneer in a creamy curry, all in all a feast! NEW recipe has just gone live on my @youtube channel #foodwithchetna link in my profile! Enjoy x
Follow @chetnamakan for more easy and delicious recipes! Here is a stunningly delicious healthy bowl of chickpea spinach curry! Full recipe link in my profile! Enjoy x