Welcome!
I’m Bernhard Schaus, the guy behind Beyond Chutney. It started in my home kitchen, driven by curiosity and a deep love for bold spices. I cook, experiment, and share Indian and Indian-inspired recipes that are easy to make but full of flavor.
Food has always meant more to me than just eating. It brings people together, creates memories and feeds both body and soul. I enjoy food from all over the world, but for me, Indian cuisine is in a league of its own when it comes to depth and the incredible variety of spices and flavors it brings to the table.
What You’ll Find Here
- Recipes for everyone – whether you're just starting out or already a confident home cook
- Traditional Indian recipes and fresh East-meets-West fusion dishes
- Healthy, gluten-free and sugar-free options, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan recipes
- Clear, practical instructions without unnecessary fuss
- Inspired by old cookbooks, street food, family traditions and global flavors
- Honest cooking tips from real trial and error in my home kitchen in Berlin, Germany
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My Kind of Masala
After eating my way through Berlin’s Indian restaurants, I found myself craving flavors beyond the familiar menus. That curiosity led me to an unexpected find: a handwritten collection of Indian family recipes, more than a hundred years old, written in Hindi.
I translated what I could and started testing them in my own kitchen. Along the way, I realized how much more there was to discover. Some ingredients were hard to find, some instructions weren’t entirely clear, so I adapted carefully — swapping where needed and adjusting techniques to work in a modern European kitchen without losing the spirit of the originals.
That mix of curiosity, respect, and hands-on cooking became the foundation of Beyond Chutney. I also love exploring the stories behind the food: where dishes come from, why certain spices belong together, and how recipes change as they travel. Indian food is ancient, flexible, and always evolving — which is what makes it so exciting to cook.
Whether you grew up with these flavors or are just discovering them, I hope you’ll find recipes here that feel approachable, enjoyable, and worth coming back to.
Latest Recipes
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- Coconut Ladoo Donuts (Easy Sweet Bites)
- Curry Risotto with Roasted Cauliflower (3 Simple Steps to Make It)
- Gulab Jamun Cupcakes (A Modern Spin on a Classic Sweet)
- Chana Masala Stuffed Peppers (Easy 30-Minute Dinner)
- Chai Latte Pudding (Rich & Creamy 30-Minute Dessert)
- Cardamom Crème Brûlée (A French Classic Dessert with a Hint of Cardamom)
- Butter Chicken Pasta (Creamy & Easy, 30-Minute Meal)
- Samosa Toasties (Crispy & Easy Tea-Time Snack)
- Rasmalai Pancakes with Creamy Topping
- Paneer and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells (Easy & Creamy Vegetarian Oven Bake)
Contact
Send me an email at info@beyondchutney.com