Who would think that a recipe for Butter Chicken could be so important? But to the Manjit family, it is and is also symbolic of their brand and core values, evolving into something more contemporary.

Manjits was one of the first Indian restaurants to open in Australia, and today has restaurants across Sydney and Wollongong including a catering division and event management division.

But while Manjits is a successful business story, it is also a migrant story; one with all the highs and lows, as well as challenges, opportunities, and setbacks that many migrants encounter, and what happens when the second generation wants to start doing things their own way.

In Manjits and the Tandoor of Secrets, Michael Cain talks to all members of the Manjit family, as well as colleagues and friends, revealing a tandoor of secrets that readers will find fascinating, amusing and - with 16 recipes included - also delicious.