Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan was an executive chef at several big city restaurants in the United States before settling in Nashville, opening several equally unique dining experiences that mix Southern comfort food with her distinct, Indian flair. Now as the winner of Food Network’s 2021 Tournament of Champions, Maneet joins Homemade host Martie Duncan this week to discuss her journey, her latest book, how home cooks shouldn’t be intimidated by Indian cooking, and her crusade to show that her culture’s recipes go well beyond curry.

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