The culinary world came together for an evening of flavours, stories, and celebration at the launch of Romance of the Indian Curry, authored by the renowned Chef Davinder Kumar, Vice President, F&B, Le Méridien New Delhi, and President, Indian Culinary Forum. Hosted at Le Méridien, New Delhi, the event brought together leading voices from gastronomy, hospitality, and culture.
The highlight of the evening was the presence of Amitabh Kant, former CEO, NITI Aayog and India’s G20 Sherpa, who unveiled the book alongside Chef Davinder Kumar.
Praising the author and his work, Kant said, “Chef Davinder Kumar’s genius lies in creating a book that lets you experience the joy of Indian curry every single day of the year. With 365 recipes, Romance of the Indian Curry is not just a culinary collection but a celebration of India’s diverse food heritage.”
Speaking about his inspiration, Chef Davinder Kumar said, “This book is my way of honouring India’s extraordinary culinary traditions. It reflects my passion for preserving our heritage while inspiring the next generation of chefs to innovate and carry our flavours to the global stage, by leaving behind a legacy in the form of book.”
The launch was graced by an esteemed gathering of industry stalwarts and cultural icons, including Pratibha Prahlad (celebrated Bharatanatyam exponent and Padma Shri awardee), Tarun Thakral (visionary hotelier and Executive Director, Le Méridien New Delhi), and several distinguished guests.
A special panel discussion followed, featuring culinary experts Pushpesh Pant, Rocky Mohan, Gautam Anand, Kamal Kant Pant, Anoothi Vishal, and Chef Vinit Manocha, who shared fascinating insights on India’s food heritage, contemporary dining, and the evolving culture of gastronomy. The focus of the discussion was the book Romance of the Indian Curry, and its benefits to a plethora of diverse audiences like budding chefs, chef entrepreneurs abroad, culinary schools, home chefs, international chefs, and anyone who wants to explore cooking curries with the present-day kitchen appliances, without sacrificing on the flavour and the authentic taste.
The book is available on Amazon, and will soon be available on Chef Davinder Kumar’s website.
