Nimi Surendran Kolatte

Nimi Surendran Kolatte is an award-winning cookbook author, Kerala cuisine consultant and culinary heritage curator who has represented India internationally and is a recipient of five international awards. She has conducted live culinary demonstrations on global platforms, sharing the flavours and traditions of Kerala with diverse audiences.

Her cookbooks, Lip Smacking Dishes of Kerala and 4 O’Clock Temptations of Kerala, celebrate the region’s culinary traditions and have earned international recognition at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

Through research and documentation, Nimi works to preserve traditional home recipes and the culinary knowledge passed down through generations. As a project-based Kerala cuisine consultant and guest chef at Taj properties, she brings regional traditions into contemporary hospitality.

Nimi also curates immersive culinary experiences, including Museum on a Banana Leaf and The Unwritten Menu, weaving together food, history and storytelling to keep Kerala’s culinary heritage alive for future generations.