The Bigger Truth About Indian Food

Tickets

TEDxNashville Members: $95 (click here to access)

Non-Members: $150 (SOLD OUT)

Most people think they know Indian food.

Butter chicken. Tikka masala. Naan.

But those dishes tell only a tiny fraction of the story.

For one unforgettable evening, join us at Chauhan Ale & Masala House as award-winning chef Maneet Chauhan takes us on a journey through the remarkable diversity of Indian cuisine. Together, we’ll explore how geography, migration, history, religion, and family traditions have created one of the world’s richest culinary landscapes.

Rather than serving the restaurant’s standard menu, Chef Maneet has created an exclusive, custom multi-course tasting menu designed specifically for TEDxNashville. Each course has been thoughtfully selected to reveal a different dimension of Indian food—challenging assumptions and introducing flavors, ingredients, and stories that many diners have never experienced.

Throughout the evening, Maneet will share the inspiration behind each course, weaving together food, culture, memory, and identity in the intimate style that defines TEDx Tastings.

About Maneet Chauhan

Maneet Chauhan is one of America’s most celebrated chefs and one of the leading voices bringing Indian cuisine to a broader audience. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she has built an acclaimed culinary career spanning restaurants, television, publishing, and entrepreneurship.

She is the founder of Chauhan Ale & Masala House and several other successful restaurants, a James Beard nominee, a longtime judge on Food Network’s Chopped, a television personality, and the co-author of multiple cookbooks. Through her work, she has helped reshape how Americans understand Indian cuisine—showing that it is not a single style of cooking, but an extraordinary collection of regional traditions with centuries of history.

Your Experience Includes

• An exclusive multi-course tasting menu created only for this TEDxNashville event
• Guided storytelling from Chef Maneet Chauhan throughout the evening
• Engaging conversations with fellow TEDxNashville members and new guests
• A deeper appreciation for one of the world’s most diverse culinary traditions

Tickets

TEDxNashville Members: $95 (click here to access)

Non-Members: $150