Visited · February–March 2026
India
Pop-up dinners in Hyderabad, Pune and Bengaluru
February and March. Hyderabad, Pune, then Bengaluru. I cooked pop-up dinners, visited local farms and worked with the teams at The Leela and Aragma.
My coconut dal with curry leaves is free below. Start with the dal.
Pop-up dinners, local farms, and the teams at The Leela and Aragma.
Stories
From India
Shorts
All Shorts on YouTube →Short clips from India
what a sold-out dinner in india looks like
i cooked inside a rotating kitchen in hyderabad
we accidentally crashed an indian wedding
i was in a turban when the us consulate showed up
the groom was 90 minutes late to his own wedding
why i chose this indian restaurant
trust your gut in pune
This Pune Farm Changed How I Think About Food
The dinners
What I served in India.
Every dish I served. Where there’s a card in my notebook, it’s linked.
Feb 2026
The Leela Hyderabad, Chef Studio
Watch the film from this dinner →Five Courses
- Truffle CappuccinoChive, Black Winter TruffleCard: Truffle Cappuccino, Cauliflower & Potato Soup
- Chicken and WafflesSmoked Chicken Liver Mousse, Maple Whip, Pickled Onion RelishCard: Duck Fat & Corn Pizelle BatterCard: Whipped Maple with Versa Whip
- Chicken Noodle SoupCarrot, Green Onion & Celery AgnolottiCard: Roasted Chicken Consommé (Umami-Boosted)Card: Green Onion Pasta Filling
- Grilled Peppercorn LambPommes Anna, Asparagus, Choron Hollandaise, Roast Duck JusCard: Pommes Anna (Individual)Card: Choron Hollandaise
- Peanut Butter TartRoasted Peanuts, Dark Chocolate
- Macarons de Force
- Tea by Polina
Vegetarian Five Courses
- Truffle CappuccinoChive, Black Winter Truffle, Mushroom Dashi FoamCard: Truffle Cappuccino, Cauliflower & Potato Soup
- Mushroom and WafflesSmoked Maitake Mousse, Maple Whip, Pickled Onion RelishCard: Duck Fat & Corn Pizelle BatterCard: Whipped Maple with Versa Whip
- Golden BrothCarrot, Green Onion & Celery AgnolottiCard: Green Onion Pasta Filling
- Grilled Peppercorn King Oyster MushroomPommes Anna, Asparagus, Choron HollandaiseCard: Pommes Anna (Individual)Card: Choron Hollandaise
- Peanut Butter TartRoasted Peanuts, Dark Chocolate
- Macarons de Force
- Tea by Polina
Feb 2026
Aragma, Pune
Watch the film from this dinner →Vegetarian Tasting Menu
- Cheez-It FinancierParmesan, Garden ThymeCard: Cheez-It Financier
- Truffle CappuccinoChive, Black Winter Truffle, Soubise FoamCard: Truffle Cappuccino, Cauliflower & Potato SoupCard: Sweet Onion Soubise
- Avocado and WafflesBrokaw Avocado Mousse, Maple Brown Butter, Pickled Onion RelishCard: Duck Fat & Corn Pizelle BatterCard: Pickled Onion Relish
- Heirloom Tomato EscabecheFennel, Saffron, Brioche CrispsCard: Brioche Chip
- Golden BrothCarrot, Green Onion & Celery Tortellini, Miso BrothCard: Green Onion Pasta Filling
- Marinated Mushrooms
- Garden Risotto
- Charred Fairy Tale EggplantChili Sesame Mole, Kanzuri Mayo, Baby LettuceCard: Black Sesame MoleCard: Kanzuri Mayonnaise
- Whole Roasted Garden CauliflowerPommes Anna, Pomme Purée, Asparagus, ChoronCard: Pommes Anna (Individual)Card: Robuchon Pomme Purée
Non-Vegetarian Tasting Menu
- Cheez-It FinancierParmesan, Garden ThymeCard: Cheez-It Financier
- Truffle CappuccinoChive, Black Winter Truffle, Soubise FoamCard: Truffle Cappuccino, Cauliflower & Potato SoupCard: Sweet Onion Soubise
- Chicken and WafflesSmoked Chicken Liver Mousse, Maple Brown Butter, Pickled Onion RelishCard: Duck Fat & Corn Pizelle BatterCard: Pickled Onion Relish
- Yellowtail EscabecheShaved Fennel, Saffron, Brioche Crisps, Escabeche GelCard: Escabeche BrineCard: Brioche Chip
- Charred Onion BrothCarrot, Green Onion & Chicken and Leek Tortellini, Miso BrothCard: Roasted Chicken Consommé (Umami-Boosted)Card: Green Onion Pasta Filling
- Crispy Sesame SoleChili Sesame Mole, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Kanzuri Mayo, Romaine Lettuce Cups, CitrusCard: Black Sesame MoleCard: Kanzuri Mayonnaise
- Roast Spice Duck
- Garden Risotto
- Grilled Peppercorn LambPommes Anna, Pomme Purée, Asparagus, Choron, Roast Lamb Neck JusCard: Pommes Anna (Individual)Card: Robuchon Pomme Purée
Finales
- Thai Tea Baked AlaskaMy mom's favorite, enriched with the wonders of ThailandCard: Thai Tea SemifreddoCard: Swiss Meringue
Mar 2026
Le Cirque, Bengaluru
Snacks
- Truffle Soup & Cheez-Itblack winter truffle cappuccino, white onion soubise foam. Cheddar financier stuffed with Mornay. Vegetarian: mushroom dashi broth as the baseCard: Truffle Cappuccino BaseCard: Sweet Onion Soubise
- Chicken & Wafflescrispy thyme waffle bite, smoked chicken spread, pickled onions, fresh strawberries. Vegetarian: grilled avocado mousse
- Yellowtail Escabeche & Crispy Soleescabeche eaten like a tostada. Crispy sesame sole taco on a lettuce leaf, California-style mole, green onion crema. Vegetarian: heirloom tomatoes in escabecheCard: Escabeche BrineCard: Black Sesame Mole
First
- Charred Onion Brothtortellini of roasted carrot, green onion and braised chicken. Slow-roasted chicken dashi with white and red miso. Vegetarian: mushroom dashi and miso broth
Second
- Smoked Duck & Risottorisotto with fresh peas and local greens, Parmigiano-Reggiano, sliced smoked duck breast. Vegetarian: smoked mushrooms with tender peas
Third
- Grilled Peppercorn Lambgrilled lamb, potatoes, asparagus, hollandaise. Vegetarian: whole roasted cauliflower
Dessert
- Baked Alaskaroasted banana ice cream
Mignardises
- Fresh Baked Cookiespeanut butter and chocolate cookies, warm from the oven
Recipes
All recipes →Cook India
Photos
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