About Me

Meet your Chef &
Guide: Nidhi VermaA journey from my family’s Indian
kitchen to yours.

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I am an Indian chef and entrepreneur, who has been proudly calling London her home for just over 20 years. My love for cooking was shaped by my childhood where I was surrounded by delicious recipes and flavours in the home kitchen. Additionally, as a daughter of an army officer, I frequently moved across India, which further cemented my passion for such a varied and vibrant cuisine.

Living in London has revealed to me the love people have for Indian food. Yet, I have always felt that there is more to discover beyond the familiar dishes found in restaurants. My desire to bring authentic, comforting and wonderfully diverse Indian food is what inspired me to start Meri Rasoi in 2011.

The Story Behind Meri Rasoi

In Hindi, the word ‘rasoi’ literally translates to ‘kitchen’. However, it represents much more than a place to cook; it acts as the centre of the house where recipes are shared, stories are told and generations pass down the knowledge which makes Indian food truly special. That is exactly what I aim to offer in my classes! So, I invite you to come into my rasoi, cook with me and discover the real joy of Indian home cooking.

My Journey Beyond Meri Rasoi

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As my love for sharing food with others grew, I realised I did not want to stop at the cookery school. In 2019, I co-founded Cookaway, the UK’s first immersive world-food recipe box brand. With my expertise, we have collaborated with chefs from around the world to bring global flavours into home kitchens and turn cooking into an adventurous experience (instead of a laborious one!)

There’s a selection of my Indian recipe boxes on Cookaway, so you can bring a taste of my cooking into your own kitchen, with delivery available across mainland UK. Whether you join me in my kitchen or cook one of my recipes at home, my aim is the same: to share the joy, stories and incredible diversity of Indian home cooking.