India, Feb. 6 -- A close friend recently moved into her first home, and somewhere between picking curtains and arguing over cutlery, we realised the kitchen felt like the biggest question mark. Instead of guessing what actually matters, I did what any sensible friend would do and called in expert help. Enter Mrinal Marwaha, a lifestyle chef known for ingredient led cooking and food stories that feel warm, personal, and full of flavour.

His recipes move comfortably from miso glazed mushrooms to comforting pasta, always rooted in real cooking for real people. Beyond his online kitchen, he has worked with brands like Coca Cola, Wellbeing Nutrition, Victorinox, Burger King, Carlsberg, and Chaayos. I asked him what every home kitchen truly ne...