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Madhu Daswani
showcases the magic of
vegan and vegetarian
cooking with two of her
favourite recipes.

B Y VENE S A DA S WANI

Starting out as a fun project, The Chat Café
began when Madhu decided to cook fusion dishes
during the lockdown period, to ensure everyone
could enjoy a comforting, home-cooked meal
during those uncertain times. Her innovative
recipes blend the aromatic spices of India with
the fresh, zesty flavours of Thailand, creating a
unique dining experience that has quickly gained
a loyal following. “I have a great passion towards
living a green life, not only through my diet, but
also through my everyday actions,” she told Masala
when asked about why she began the project. This
passion led The Chat Café to being a fully-green
cloud kitchen by taking measures like an initiative
to go plastic-free. Available through direct order, Madhu has
eet Madhu Dawani, the culinary maestro whose home grown her passion project into one that delivers all over Bangkok
kitchen is a melting pot of flavours, spices, and a whole and has over 200 dishes on their menu, and they also now cater to
lot of love. Imagine the zing of Thai lemongrass mingling all types of events, and provide a lunch box service for breakfast,
with the warmth of Indian turmeric, all crafted into vibrant vegan lunch, or dinner.
and vegetarian dishes that make your taste buds dance – this is
the essence of The Chat Café, which Madhu began during the Madhu prepared for Masala a feast of her favourite dishes from
COVID-19 lockdown. Whether it’s her aromatic Thai green curry The Chat Café, sharing two of them with us: Lapeto, a beloved
with a twist of Indian spice, or her decadent Noodleless pad thai, Nepali salad made primarily of Rangoon tea leaves that brings a
Madhu’s creations are nothing short of magical – and this is not burst of freshness to any meal; and Spinach lentil soup (sai bhaji),
just my bias as her daughter speaking! From the heart of an Indian a nutritious powerhouse that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and
mother, Madhu aims to have a meal for everyone to enjoy. proteins, making it the perfect comfort food for any time of year.

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