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Memory on a plate: I want to demystify Indian cooking, says Kolkata-born British chef Asma Khan

Asma Khan is a culinary force who has redefined how Indian food is perceived on the global stage. From teaching British home-cooks the soul of spice, to welcoming the King of England to her all-women kitchen, Khan’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. The owner of Darjeeling Express restaurant in London's Soho, whom Time magazine named one of the year's 100 most influential people in 2024, reveals in a chat with Sreyashi Ghosh about the inspirations behind her famed restaurant and her new book 

by Trans World Features July 12, 2025