Devi of New York recently became the first Indian restaurant in the USA to win a Michelin star. Suvir Saran, the co-executive chef of Devi talks about his passion for food, Devi and Delhi.
In this interview Suvir talks about his passion for Indian food and how for over 10 years he has worked tirelessly to change the common perception of what constitutes Indian food in New York and the USA.
In his mission to promote good home-cooked Indian food Suvir teamed up with Hemant Mathur. About two years ago the two teamed up as executive chefs and offered authentic home cooking from the diverse regions of India at Devi in Manhattan.
Suvir is also the author of Indian Home Cooking, and is in the process of writing his second book: American Masala . |