Quotes from Maneet Chauhan

If I have the perfect meal and I'm with the person I love most - what more can you want out of life?

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and, in my opinion, the best place to visit. It is an amazing hub of history. It's called the Pink City because all the architecture has a hint of pink in the stones used. It's an amazing stop for all kinds of food but also for history and shopping. It has a little bit of everything.

A perfect chutney needs patience. If you are cooking it, cook it on a low flame; the flavors come out the best that way.

I could easily pen an entire novel on why I love this city, and believe me, I am a lifelong advocate of the Big Apple, yet somehow Nashville weaved its magic around me.

In India, the perception of a woman in a restaurant kitchen was that she wouldn't make it.

There is absolutely no path you can choose in life that will not include challenges or blocks. These are important because they are what make you appreciate your successes.

I love animals, but I don't think I can have pets.

Only one thing is certain: every time I return to New York from Nashville, I walk down the streets with a silly grin, just smiling at everyone I see and, more often than not, receiving a suspicious glance in return... but honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way, y'all!

A lot of people have this misconception that Indian food means heavy curries and complicated procedures.

I always wanted to be a chef. Flavors and food were always of interest to me, but it was how those things brought friends and family together to celebrate not only the special occasions but everyday life. It has been a blessing that I have been able to pursue a career that creates a product that brings people together.

I love what I do; that is the foundation of whatever I do.

Everybody tries so hard to pair wines with Indian food, and it has never been a natural marriage.

There is no substitute for hard work, and the most important thing is the belief that you can succeed.

The crown of lamb has always been a quintessential Christmas dish, and growing up in India, we would read about lamb when learning about the holiday.

I usually always cook all the chutneys that I serve in the winter.

There is so much more than ingredients that go into home cooking. A home-cooked meal includes so much love and recipes that have been passed down through generations, and that is what I truly appreciate.

I am Indian and a chef with Indian heritage.

A very important part of life is growth - I need to learn things every day.

The rich diversity of the cuisine in Nashville is something that I'm incredibly proud of, and I think Tansuo will find a worthy place in Music City's culinary landscape.

Do something you love and people will love you for it.

I find inspiration in each and every person that I cross paths with. Every human being I interact with offers me a significant insight on some aspect of life.

The cow is sacred, and as a result, most Indians do not eat beef.

One of the biggest things about being an entrepreneur is discovering your own management style. You can learn from others and try to emulate what they are doing, but at the end of the day, your inherent personality - how you deal with events and situations - comes to the forefront.

Beer is such an integral part of the Indian culture.