The Umami Kitchen

Signature Recipes with MSG

A collection of flavour-packed dishes from the coffee table book — each built on naturally savoury ingredients and finished with a touch of MSG to deepen the umami without adding sodium.

SnacksGujarati Handvo
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Gujarati Handvo

A fermented rice-and-lentil savoury cake loaded with bottle gourd, carrot and spring onion, tempered with mustard and curry leaves for a crisp golden base.

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Steamed & Pan-Seared Fara
02Snacks

Steamed & Pan-Seared Fara

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Lilva Kachori
03Snacks

Lilva Kachori

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Sundal (Legume Salad or Stir-Fried Legumes)
04Snacks

Sundal (Legume Salad or Stir-Fried Legumes)

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Panki with Green Chutney
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Panki with Green Chutney

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Jhol Momo (Nepalese Dumpling Sauce)
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Jhol Momo (Nepalese Dumpling Sauce)

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Bafauri (Steamed Chickpea Dumplings)
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Bafauri (Steamed Chickpea Dumplings)

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Masala Paniyaram
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Masala Paniyaram

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Himachali Siddu
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Himachali Siddu

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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