NAMASTE!
Smita Chandra is the author of three best-selling Indian cookbooks. A culinary instructor for over 20 years, she is also a recipe developer, food and travel writer, as well as a frequent guest on television and radio shows. A well-known South Asian cooking expert, Smita has created culinary college courses and was a consultant and brand ambassador for several multinational food companies. She has also made many cooking videos, television commercials and reels. Smita loves to travel, explore new cuisines and trace their history. She writes about her food and travel adventures on her popular blog Curry Twist! Smita lives in Toronto, where she loves to cook for her family and friends.
WHAT I DO
Cooking Classes & Demonstrations
Smita is an experienced and knowledgeable culinary instructor and a consummate people-person, providing one-on-one instruction in small class settings or performing captivating live demonstrations at public or corporate events. She also teaches Master Classes on special topics in Indian Cuisine.
Recipe Development & Strategy
South Asians are one of the fastest growing groups in North America. Developing South Asian recipes is one of Smita’s greatest strengths. With her wealth of experience, culinary expertise, and deep understanding of regional Indian cuisines, she creates customized recipes that are innovative, easy, healthy, and suited for busy modern lifestyles. Her vast experience gives Smita the ability to understand the consumer, and articulate breakthrough strategies for the market.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Try one of our most popular recipes and transform your dinner tonight!
CURRY TWIST!
Smita loves to travel around the world and explore new cuisines and flavours. Her writing is a chronicle of her food and travel adventures, complete with fascinating history, interesting stories, and irresistible recipes.
