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Atul Kochhar | |
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Cooking style | Indian |
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Website | http://www.atulkochhar.com/ |
Atul Kochhar is an Indian-born, British-based chef and television personality. Kochhar was one of the first two Indian chefs to receive a Michelin star, awarded in London in 2001 whilst at Tamarind.[1] He opened his own restaurant Benares, which won him a second Michelin star in 2007.[2] Since then he has opened several other restaurants: Kanishka in London, Masalchi in Wembley Park, Sindhu[3] Vaasu, Riwaz and Hawkyns in Buckinghamshire and Indian Essence in Petts Wood, Kent.[4]
Kochhar makes regular appearances on television shows, and has written a number of cookbooks: Curry Everyday, Simple Indian, Fish, Indian Style, Curries of the World, and 30 Minute Curries.