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They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

FROM PANDAN CUSTARD TO PALM SUGAR, THE RECIPES OF CHARIYA KHATTIYOT NOD TO THE VIBRANT TASTES OF NORTHERN THAILAND

Kolkata has a multicultural community, and this dish unites Indian cuisine with that of the Chinese settlers from the 18th century – it has an Indian way of marinating cauliflower, with a Chinese infl

Keep a level head in the kitchen with this easy, elegant menu from the unflappable North Yorkshire-based chef Ruth Hansom

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS COOK 30 MINS | EASY | 2 tbsp vegetable oil1 large onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, grated15g ginger, grated1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)2 tbsp medium curry pow

We cook this dish at home as a quick weekend brunch or an early supper on Sunday nights. Its simplicity is a true reflection of Parsi cuisine – practical, unpretentious, yet incredibly flavourful. Pap