Roopa Gulati

Roopa Gulati lived in India for two decades, working as a chef at the Taj Hotel, and as a writer and broadcaster. On her return to the UK, she worked as Food Editor at UKTV’s Good Food Channel and was a restaurant reviewer for Time Out for 15 years. As a freelance journalist, she researches material for TV shows and contributes recipes to BBC Good Food. Her latest book is India: The World Vegetarian (Bloomsbury Absolute). She is currently writing a new book for the same publisher.

Three glasses serving spiced saffron and rosewater milk (thandai)

Thandai

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A selection of deep-fried pastries on a board

Gujiya

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Platter of besan ladoo

Besan ladoo

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Kheer pudding

Kheer

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Gulab Jamun in syrup in bowl

Gulab jamun

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Large plate of pistachio barfi cut into diamonds

Pistachio barfi

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Aloo tikki with a slice of lime

Aloo tikki

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Ghee in a small bowl

Ghee

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Pilau with peas

Pilau with peas

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Spicy cauliflower

Spicy cauliflower

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