About Palak Patel:

Palak Patel is a home chef, cookbook author and lifestyle blogger.

On her blog, The Chutney Life, Palak aims to inspire people to try their hand at creating the sort of magical, globally inspired meals she makes everyday in her kitchen. Growing up in a traditional South Asian family in America, there was always a “mix and match” at play in her mom’s kitchen. It’s where she developed her deep love of cooking, and learned from her mom’s ability to swap spices and ingredients across almost any dish in the most unique way. Palak leans on this learned resourcefulness in many of the recipes you find on her blog and in her debut cookbook, The Chutney Life.  Adding a bit of garlic chutney to a quesadilla,  a touch of mustard seeds in eggplant parmesan, or the tiniest pinch of garam masala in a traditional béchamel - it’s all about celebrating the richness and diversity of food across all cultures. Her inviting and nostalgic recipes, tid bits of life posted on Instagram, and candid relatability, soon became the reason she thousands followed her daily.
As a busy millennial, Palak also understands the challenges of cooking for a family with the constraints of a busy life and so she provides helpful tips and tricks for getting meals on the table fast. Whether it’s a quick how to on meal prepping or telling you exactly what you need in your pantry and freezer for delicious semi homemade meals- she’s got you covered. Her passion, expertise and experience make her debut cookbook a must-have for anyone looking to explore the rich and diverse flavors of South Asian cuisine.