The Rise of Indian Food with Himanshu Saini and Liam Collens (E161)

Send us Fan MailWhat changes when a three Michelin star restaurant becomes a book?In this episode, Chef JKP sits down with Himanshu Saini and Liam Collens for the launch of The Rise of Indian Food: Recipes Reimagined by Trèsind Studio.This episode goes inside the making of the book.How a three Michelin star restaurant was translated onto the page.How recipes were selected, tested, written, edited, photographed, and made clear for readers outside the kitchen.And how Himanshu’s story, Trèsind Studio’s philosophy, and Liam’s writing came together in one of the most important Indian cookbooks of its time.The book captures five regions of India, more than 50 recipes, and the thinking behind one of Dubai’s most celebrated restaurants.WHAT YOU WILL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE• Why the book started and how the idea was pitched• How Trèsind Studio’s story became a published cookbook• Why the book is structured around five regions of India• What it took to write recipes from a three Michelin star kitchen• The challenge of making complex dishes clear for readers• How Himanshu chose what to share and what to leave out• Liam’s role in shaping the writing and voice of the book• The photography, editing, revisions and publishing process• What the book means for Indian food globally• Advice for young chefs and writersCHAPTERS00:00 Catching up after three Michelin stars08:00 The moment Michelin walked into Trèsind Studio18:00 What the three stars meant for Indian food33:00 How the book idea first started52:00 Why Liam became the co-author01:14:00 Writing the book alongside restaurant service01:28:00 Structuring the book around India’s regions01:40:00 Food photography, recipes and publishing edits01:53:00 The title, the design and holding the first copy02:28:00 Quickfire round and advice for chefs and writersORDER THE BOOKThe Rise of Indian FoodPhaidon: https://www.phaidon.com/en-int/products/the-rise-of-indian-food-recipes-reimagined-by-tresind-studio?Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0bPlAYGeFOLLOW THE GUESTSHimanshu SainiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefhimanshusaini/Liam CollensInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsliamcollens/FOLLOW CHEF JKPInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chefjkppodcastLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-knight-paccheco-447b1b17TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jamesknightpacchecoPROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY VALRHONAValrhona partners with chefs and artisans to elevate chocolate through craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to a more sustainable cocoa industry.Website:https://www.valrhona.com/en/valrhona-middle-east-africa-and-indiaSUPPORT THE SHOWStay hydrated with the Chef JKP thermos flask.Get yours here: https://pay.ziina.com/chefjkp/RKwVHDfpNSupport the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE