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Chetna Makan’s new baking book has gone to Octopus imprint Hamlyn.
Publishing director Eleanor Maxfield acquired world rights directly from the author for Chetna’s Easy Baking, which will be published in June 2022.
“In true Chetna style, all recipes will include a touch of spice,” Hamlyn said of the book. The blurb reads: “Chetna’s popular and accessible style has charmed millions of people since her first appearance on our screens in ‘The Great British Bake Off’ in 2014. Since then, she has written five bestselling cookbooks that combine her creative flavours with a love of simple Indian home cooking. In this new collection, Chetna will showcase delicious sweet and savoury bakes which have easy-to-find ingredients and simple-to-follow methods, but a special flavour twist to make your bakes sing and shine.
“Proving once again that simple baking methods are the best, Chetna’s inspirational recipes are a joy to make and share with your favourite people.”
Makan was born in Jabalpur in central India. She has a degree in fashion and worked in Mumbai as a fashion designer before moving to the UK in 2003. She has published five previous cookery books including last year’s Chetna’s 30 Minute Indian (Hamlyn). She also runs a YouTube channel “Food with Chetna” which has more than 200,000 subscribers.
Makan said: “I started my journey in this industry with baking, almost eight years ago. After writing five cookbooks I am full of excitement and joy to have a baking book out this year. As always I have tried to keep things simple, making it easier for people to try these new bakes and have the confidence to get into the kitchen. And I always want the flavours to sing and dance with the beautiful ingredients and this book is packed with recipes that are ready to do just that.”
Maxfield commented: “What a joy it’s been to watch Chetna’s publishing journey deservedly grow from strength to strength. Her unique eye for simple, yet impressive, flavour combinations have earnt her an ever-growing powerful fanbase. They, like me, will be excited to see her return to baking for her sixth book – we all can’t wait to tuck into her mind-blowingly delicious treats again.”