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.

Smoked Baingan (Eggplant) Bharta
10Main Course

Smoked Baingan (Eggplant) Bharta

Chef Ajay ChopraEggetarian / Uses MSG
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Panki with Green Chutney
11Snacks

Panki with Green Chutney

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Jwarichi Amboli with Pud Chutney & Batata Bhaji
12Breakfast

Jwarichi Amboli with Pud Chutney & Batata Bhaji

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Savoury Pongal
13Breakfast

Savoury Pongal

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Patrani Macchi
14Main Course

Patrani Macchi

Chef Ajay ChopraNon-Vegetarian / Uses MSG
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Pakhala Bhaat
15Rice & Biryani

Pakhala Bhaat

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Misti Doi with Mahua–Tahini Caramel
16Dessert

Misti Doi with Mahua–Tahini Caramel

Chef Ajay ChopraVegetarian / Uses MSG
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Paya Soup (Paya Shorba)
17Soup

Paya Soup (Paya Shorba)

Chef Ajay ChopraNon-Vegetarian / Uses MSG
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Chingri Macher Malai Paturi (Bengali Prawn Curry)
18Main Course

Chingri Macher Malai Paturi (Bengali Prawn Curry)

Chef Ajay ChopraNon-Vegetarian / Uses MSG
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