### Vineet Bhatia

**Chef/Owner - Rasoi Restaurants**  
**Personal Mission**  
I want to showcase Indian food to very high standards, amongst the best out there and provide convincing proof that Indian food can evolve.  
**Unique Specialty**  
Evolved Indian, demystifying spices allowing my dishes to appeal to a wide taste palate. Indian food can be progressive whilst retaining its traditions.  
**Other Passions**  
Harley Davidson enthusiast, yogi, keen photographer of both landscapes and food, classic movie buff.  
**Website**  
[rasoi-uk.com](http://rasoi-uk.com)

### Expertise

- [Indian](/content/cooking/indian/index.html)  
- [Techniques & Tools](/content/cooking/techniques-and-tools/index.html)

Vineet trained as a chef at Mumbai's prestigious Oberoi Hotel before immigrating to the UK. At Zaika, in London's Kensington he became Europe's first chef of Indian Cuisine to be awarded a Michelin star. Vineet believes in maintaining an authenticity in his Indian Cuisine. Nevertheless, he is always looking to progress his cooking by creating subtle and intelligent dishes, borrowing from European techniques or marrying age-old Indian methods with foreign flavors and ingredients. Rasoi in Chelsea was Vineet's first solo venture and since opening in 2004 he has grown from strength to strength, winning Michelin acclaim at his restaurants in London and Geneva. In a consultative capacity Vineet has restaurants in Mauritius, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Mumbai.

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### Videos

1. **[Chicken Tikka](/content/cooking/video/chicken-tikka-with-sun-dried-tomato/52322a2184739d486b0a2368/index.html)** - 14:47

2. **[Wild Mushroom Biryani](/content/cooking/video/indian-wild-mushroom-biryani/522e72732ebf30251e126650/index.html)** - 19:19

3. **[Indian Lentil Soup](/content/cooking/video/indian-lentil-barley-and-spinach-soup/521e603005f2218f0303fcea/index.html)** - 8:19

4. **[Grilled Cheesy Lamb Chops](/content/cooking/video/grilled-cheesy-lamb-chops/5212c8d449bfe23a650a85f9/index.html)** - 16:33

5. **[Sea Bass in Banana Leaf](/content/cooking/video/indian-mustard-marinated-sea-bass-in-banana-leaf/520ed62f49bfe23a6502385e/index.html)** - 9:01

6. **[Coconut Prawn Curry](/content/cooking/video/indian-coconut-prawn-curry-with-lemongrass/51b78ed9a0007b547f0bb99d/index.html)** - 11:33

### Credentials

- Chef/Owner of Rasoi Restaurants London, Geneva, Mauritius  
- Azur by Vineet Mumbai  
- Indego by Vineet Dubai  
- 2 Michelin Starred Restaurants  
- The Chef of Year 2004 The Evening Standard  
- Culinary Ambassador Qatar Airways

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