{
  "id": 13316543,
  "title": "What does chef Manish Mehrotra cook on his day off?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/what-does-chef-manish-mehrotra-cook-on-his-day-off",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:28:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/what-does-chef-manish-mehrotra-cook-day-off-10915032/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chef Manish Mehrotra, known for his innovative Indian fine dining establishments, spends his day off cooking at home. Born and raised in Patna, Mehrotra spent his childhood playing cricket and reading comics, with food being a central part of his family's life. His mother's cooking, particularly chole bhature, remains a favorite. The dish, made with boiled chickpeas, roasted potatoes, and a unique blend of spices, is a special treat for him. Mehrotra's mother's influence is evident in his cooking, as he often incorporates traditional techniques and family recipes. Despite attending hotel school and working in renowned restaurants around the world, Mehrotra's roots in his native food remain a significant part of his culinary identity.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Chef Manish Mehrotra cooks at home on his day off.",
    "Favorite dish is his mother's chole bhature.",
    "Culinary identity rooted in traditional Indian family recipes."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mehrotra's home cooking on his day off reveals a lasting culinary bond with his childhood and family, particularly his mother's traditional Indian recipes and techniques that deeply influence his professional style.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}