Misarana: Classic dishes reimagined with the flavours of India

Misarana: Classic dishes reimagined with the flavours of India is a cookbook by UK MasterChef champion Eddie Scott. Centred on everyday European meals finished with Indian spices, it explores a style of cooking that brings familiar dishes together with the flavours of India. The title translates as “fusion” in Punjabi, reflecting the book’s approach.

Inspired by Scott’s memories and heritage, the collection takes in home cooking with his grandparents, meals in French bistros on family holidays, visits to street food stalls in India, and his travels as a Marine Pilot. Recipes are shaped for both mid-week cooking and slower weekends, and are presented as adaptable to different budgets and schedules, with Indian flavours positioned as a foundation for home cooking and variation.

Key details

• Cookbook by Eddie Scott, UK MasterChef champion
• Title translates as “fusion” in Punjabi
• Everyday European dishes combined with Indian spices
• Recipes designed for mid-week meals and slower weekends
• Presented as adaptable for different budgets and schedules

Synopsis

This collection revisits classic dishes through Indian flavours, spanning quick mid-week meals and slow Sundays. Drawing on personal food memories and travel experiences, it frames Indian spices and seasonings as a core part of everyday home cooking.

Recipes include

• Tandoori butter trout with ginger and lime greens
• Goan vindaloo pulled pork buns with apple fennel slaw
• Punjabi spinach and goats cheese tart
• Puducherry bouillabaisse
• Kolkata tacos
• Lamb rogan chops
• New Delhi baked cheesecake
• Spiced chai chocolate mousse with poached prunes