Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan’s innovative cuisine has struck a chord in Music City.
Born in India and rising to stardom in New York City, this celebrity chef helmed an innovative ensemble of flavors at Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville, Tennessee.
The hook of Chauhan’s groove is the deeply flavorful sweet and savory rhythms of southern cooking traditions, backed by high notes of traditional Indian spices and aromas.
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Consider her gulab jamun cheesecake. This is a multi-layered Indian-American dessert with another sweet inside a separate sweet.
“This is the turducken of desserts,” Chauhan said in an interview with Fox News Digital this week.
Gulab Jamun Cheesecake from Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville, Tennessee. Chef Maneet Chauhan calls the Indian donuts baked by filling the gaps inside an American cheesecake with the “turducken of desserts.” (Fried rice ale & masala house)
Another photo of the Gulab Jamun Cheesecake from Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville, Tennessee. (Fried rice ale & masala house)
The reference is, of course, to the ridiculously ambitious but delicious American concept of chicken stuffed inside a duck stuffed inside a turkey.
This dish is largely credited to legendary New Orleans chef Paul Prudhomme. Since then, it’s become a staple at football tailgates, backyard barbecues, and even holiday feasts.
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Gulab jamun is basically an Indian donut.
Shohan soaks them in saffron and cardamom and bakes them into a cheesecake with a mix of sweet flavors and enticing aromas.
“I grew up with gulab jamun and I absolutely love it,” said the chef. “And when I was in New York, I fell in love with New York City-style cheesecake.”
Celebrity chef Maneet Chauahan blends the flavors of his native India with the traditional foods of the American South at Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville, Tennessee. (Fried rice ale & masala house)
Fried Rice Ale & Masala House opened in November 2014, building on the fame the chef gained from appearing on “Chopped” and other TV shows.
The restaurant has received acclaim throughout the United States, and Chauhan has received the prestigious James Beard Award.
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She left New York City and headed to Nashville just as the city was emerging as America’s hottest new fun party spot and relocation destination.
“Nashville is becoming a foodie city because the crowd here is open to new flavors.”
In fact, Chauhan was instrumental in Music City’s arrival on America’s hit list.
Fried Rice Ale & Masala House and Chef TV Celebrity have brought a new culinary harmony to a city known primarily for its meat-and-three and chicken-fried or chicken-hot rhythms.
Pakora fried chicken and waffles from Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville, Tennessee. (Fried rice ale & masala house)
Nashville Hot Vegetable Pakora is an Indian vegetable fritter (potato, cauliflower, onion, carrot) with ghost pepper aioli and Music City’s signature hot sauce.
Mac and cheese is one of the typical side dishes served in the American South. The fried rice is served with chili-spiced cheddar cheese, fenugreek, a common Indian herb, and masala breadcrumbs.
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Naan, a traditional Indian bread, is served with beef short ribs and French onions. A Southern breakfast/brunch classic, fried chicken and waffles are served with Indian dosa, mango slaw and masala syrup.
Even the American burger gets an Asian twist with a house-blend Indian spice rub, Amul cheese, green chili bacon, and masala fries.
Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan’s Garam Masala Pork served at Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville, Tennessee. (Fried rice ale & masala house)
“Nashville is a music city, not only because of our incredible talent, but also because of our audiences,” Chauhan said.
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“As an artist, you need an audience that truly appreciates what you’re doing and what you’re creating, and it’s no different for chefs. Nashville is becoming a foodie city. Because the existing audience is receptive to new flavors,” she said.
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