Chef Santosh Shah | Crispy Bhindi (Okra) Recipe at Indian Restaurant | MasterChef UK 2020 Contestant

Chef Santosh Shah as seen on MasterChef The Professionals
CRISPY OKRA RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
Sliced Okra (Bhindi) sliced with equal thickness
Salt
Chilli Powder
Ginger & Garlic paste (optional)
Ajwain Seeds (also known as: Carom Seeds / Bishops Weed seeds / Caraway)
Gram Flour (Besan)
Rice Flour
Corn Flour
Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Spinkled with Chaat Masala
Garnished with Coriander and Watercress
Fresh Chopped Coriander

Served with a Green Chutney on the side.

The great news is that after being closed for several months (because of the London lockdown) Saffron Circle is now open for delivery and take away only.

This video is my 3rd video recorded at Saffron Circle restaurant. It's a great honour and special treat because we again get to catch Chef Santosh Shah in action, this time he kindly shares his recipe for making a very popular starter snack item on the menu; perfectly crispy Okra (aka Ladies Fingers)

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Crispy Bhindi (Okra) A Vegan Recipe by Chef Santosh Shah at Saffron Circle Indian Restaurant, London

This is Indian Street Food served up Fine Dining style where the emphasis is on presentation and of course capturing the authentic desi taste (a well-known adage among chefs is: "You Eat with Your Eyes First".

Saffron Circle's various social media pages:
Instagram: @saffroncircleuk
Facebook: @saffroncircleuk
Twitter: ?
YouTube Channels:    / eastindiapantry  

&
   / @saffronvalleyindianrestaur8778  

If you have any questions such as their opening times you can phone them on: 01843 231504

A special thank you to Lavanya Mahate, Satish Bhai, Executive Head Santosh Shah and all of the restaurant team who welcomed me and graciously allowed me a special glimpse into their kitchen to do the videoing.

Saffron Circle Restaurant is located at: 7 New College Parade, Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 5EP

If you have any questions, such as their opening times etc their telephone number is:020 7722 8474

Located in Swiss Cottage, Saffron Circle serves famous and popular dishes vegetarian and non- veg from all over India, including chaats, small plates, curries and biryanis.

Saffron Circle is the first UK outpost from successful US restaurant group Saffron Valley, who operate five restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The restaurant kitchen is headed by Executive Chef Santosh Shah.

Chef Santosh’s story is very inspirational, born and raised in a small village in Nepal called Karjanha.

Santosh moved to India at age 14 and took a job as a kitchen porter at a five-star hotel. Inspired by the chefs he worked with, Santosh was promoted to tandoori assistant, which is where his love for food really began.

After 13 years of cooking in hotels in India and Montenegro, Santosh moved to the UK, starting his career at Dishoom, before moving onto Benares, working under Michelin starred chef Atul Kochar, always curious about all different cuisines from around the world, he decided to learn about French cuisine, and joined Brasserie Blanc, owned by Raymond Blanc.

He then spent two years at renowned City restaurant Cinnamon Kitchen, working with Vivek Singh.

After two years at Cinnamon Kitchen, Santosh moved on to become Executive Chef at Baluchi, a contemporary fine-dining Indian concept at the five-star LaLit Hotel in London, housed in the Grade II listed former St. Olave’s Grammar School’s Assembly Hall.

Chef Santosh Shah's social media for Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @chefsantoshshah
YouTube Channel:    / chefsantosh  

(This video was recorded on two separate visits on: Sunday 19th January & Friday 13th March 2020)