There’s now an encouraging trend to treat home chefs as stars they undoubtedly are. They have found solutions of delivering food all over Mumbai to ease the overload of unending household chores.
Generally we judge home chefs on two grounds: The quality of all food that emerges from their kitchen and the innovation of the dishes on the menu.
Inderpreet Nagpal, popularly known as ‘Rummy’s Kitchen’ is the most versatile home chef who can build the most innovative delicious dish from any ingredient. Food is always on her mind, not only in her kitchen but also when she is out of her kitchen, in the garden, or with friends and even during travelling.
She fondly talks about her first memory of food.
“During my Singapore trip we went to a sea food place called Tiong Bahru.
Oh my God! The variety of live sea food was just too good. It was like . You go select the sea food you want to eat , select the preparation and it comes ready on your table! Amazing! ”
She does catering for small parties, plus keeps weekly menu. Every week, there is different menu with different cuisine. This month is only meats, started with mutton, then fish, chicken and pork. She specializes in non-veg dishes, fusion food, mix of South and West.
She is happy to share her recipe of Sweet Buns
1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 180C
2. Mix together 2 tsp yeast, 1tsp sugar, 125ml water. Keep it aside for 2 minutes and let it bloom.
3. Add 450 gms maida, 100ml warm milk, knead the dough, hook in on medium speed.
4. Add 1tsp sugar, salt and knead on high speed for 10 minutes.
5. Add 1 tps butter and ½ cup mix of tin fruit cherries, nuts, dry berries, black and white sesame seeds while mixing.
6. Knead the dough till it becomes very soft and elastic.
7. Remove the dough from the mixer and give it a quick knead with your hands.
8. Place in a lightly greased mixing bowl, cover with cling film or a damp cloth and leave it to prove for approximately 2 to 3 hours until doubles in size.
9. Once risen knock back the dough, place on a lightly floured work surface.
10. Make 9 to 10 balls or roll the dough and keep it in the loaf tin to make bread loaf.
11. Let this rise for another 30 mins
12. Brush with beaten egg or cream, sprinkle sesame seeds . Place on a baking tray
13. Bake for 20 mins on 200° until golden brown
14. Remove from the oven, transfer to a cooling rack and leave it at room temperature
15. Enjoy with butter or jam
Inderpreet Nagpal was awarded Home Chef and Baker's award 2020 for the contribution to India's Home chef & Baking Industry in the category of 10 years+
Rummy loves baking bread, “Its so relaxing working on breads” she says. She has a pickle brand called “Herbs n Spices’
You can get in touch by following her Instagram handle ‘Rummykitchen’
