Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I was very excited by the title of the book. I actually pre-ordered it. I couldn’t wait to try to make ‘chaat’ at home in an attempt to recreate what I experienced back home in India. I have tried more than a few of the recipes in this book and they have all fallen flat. It’s very disappointing. In contrast to other Indian culinary books I have purchased this has been the biggest let down. I would personally recommend Vibrant India by Chitra Agarwal and Seasons by Nik Sharma - technically far superior and also really dial in to what it’s like to experience Indian food in all its diverse flavors. Not mention the instructions are accurate and easy to recreate. I am sure Maneet Chauhan is an excellent cook. She is probably the most visible Indian personality on the food network (unfortunately). However this book and the instructions it provides is LACKING. Here is an example pg-140 “Khaman Dhokla” 1. She lists 1 cup of chickpea flour The only liquids in the recipe is 2 1/2 tablespoons of oil. And then she says “the batter should resemble slightly fluffy sponge cake batter” - either that’s a horrible comparison or it’s inaccurate cause there is no way you achieve that consistency with the ratios she lists for “Khaman Dhokla” on that page. To sum it up. I wasted time cooking stuff from this book. I would recommend purchasing other books by authors who are able to pen their recipes with more accuracy and tact. DO NOT BUY this book if you want to give a legitimate shot at making Chaat at home. It’s a disappointment.