MasterChef India 7: Garima Arora asks contestants to prepare dish with 'no fusion'

5 days, 21 hours ago

What’s Cooking?

Throwing a splash of colour and life into your dishes, tossing the ingredients and assortment of the staples in the air — is what makes cooking so deeply personal. “The way a grandmother’s hands move gracefully around the kitchen, the sound of the spices crackling in the pan — these things carry a depth and meaning that no machine can …

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1 week ago

Taste of triumph: India’s culinary tales shine on global stage

Hindustan Times

This year was all about celebrating Indian cuisine and flavours on an international level. Staples like Rajma Chawal, Aamras, Garam Masala, Indian Chicken, South Indian filter coffee and Indian chutneys found prominent mentions, solidifying India’s place as a culinary powerhouse. Chef Vikas Khanna’s restaurant Bungalow received the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award just 260 days after opening and was also …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Exclusive: Tejasswi Prakash, Gaurav Khanna to participate in MasterChef India

India Today

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chef Garima Arora on winning two Michelin stars

Live Mint

Last week, chef Garima Arora made Indian culinary enthusiasts proud. Arora cooks inventive Indian cuisine in Bangkok using locally available Thai ingredients and heads a team of chefs from different parts of Asia. Consider the main course in her tasting menu, a dish named The Tandoori Story, which is durian prepared in a tandoor—a melding of a Thai ingredient and …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bengaluru man makes 'MasterChef-level' CV for cook. Internet is impressed

India Today

Bengaluru residents are known for their out-of-the-box ideas, but one man’s innovative thinking has charmed the internet. “Hey chat, I am looking for a cook in HSR who can make me some nice simple homely food, please share if you have any leads?” she wrote in a post. Take a look at Urvi's post here: Varun Peru, a Bengaluru resident, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Food Nerd Festival 2024: Learn cooking and baking techniques from the best chefs in the country

The Hindu

The Food Nerd Festival 2024 brings together the best chefs in the country for a series of workshops. Being hosted in Bengaluru and Mumbai, the festival has hands-on workshops anchored around four core themes, salt, fat, acid and heat. “The salt lab will let people explore and understand techniques they may not have tried before, offering a fresh perspective on …

Workshop Chef

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beyond curry: How Chef Sujan Sarkar is changing America’s perception of Indian food

Salon

Chef Sujan Sarkar is on a mission to redefine what Indian food looks and tastes like. Back in 2012, after spending almost 11 years in London, I moved back to India to learn more about Indian food — just going back to my roots. When the restaurant settled, I moved back to India and opened my first Indian cocktail bar …

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2 months ago

Culinary Innovation: The Rise of Versatile Ingredients in Professional Kitchens

News 18

Professional kitchens are witnessing a significant shift in ingredient selection, driven by the need to meet the increasingly diverse preferences of consumers. Chefs and culinary experts are now prioritizing ingredients that are flexible, efficient, and adaptable to a wide variety of dishes and dietary needs. This trend not only responds to consumer demands for customization but also reflects the growing …

Food Trends Innovation Consumer Preferences Global Cuisine

2 months ago

Hyderabad Chef Creates Culinary Masterpiece, One Dish at a Time

New Indian Express

Hyderabad chef Banagari Harish Kumar is a seasoned chef with over 14 years of experience. He has visited many countries to explore diverse cuisines and has developed a deep appreciation for experimenting with different flavours. Harish is now an executive chef in Hyderabad, where he leads a team of chefs in creating culinary excellence. His passion for the culinary arts …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Global dishes get a local twist at new Assam restaurant

The Hindu

GUWAHATI Global dishes have been given a local twist at Guwahati’s newest dining destination. Roohani, the restaurant launched on Thursday by Nayanjyoti Saikia, the winner of MasterChef India Season 7, offers these “innovative glocal” dishes and more to “bring the flavours of the world” to the largest urban centre in the region. Roohani promises to take foodies on a spiritual …

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4 months ago

Chef Vicky Ratnani on pots and pans and going hyper-local

The Hindu

As we discuss and debate what metal my cooking utensils should be made of, Chef Vicky Ratnani approaches the choice from a practical point of view. Having worked abroad for many years, my experience is that stainless steel is the most hygienic metal, easy to clean and a good conductor of heat.” As a chef, Vicky is familiar with traditional …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Qamar Sultana crowned ‘Master Chef of Andhra Pradesh’ at The Hindu’s ‘Our State, Our Taste’ culinary contest

The Hindu

Qamar Sultana from Vijayawada was crowned ‘The Master Chef of Andhra Pradesh’ at the grand finale of The Hindu’s ‘Our State, Our Taste’ culinary contest, held at Manor Plaza on July 27. The six finalists drawn from different regions across Andhra Pradesh were given 90 minutes to rustle up a starter, a main course dish and a dessert. The objective …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Vepapuvvu Annam’ brings a whiff of freshness to The Hindu’s ‘Our State, Our Taste’

The Hindu

Adding a whiff of freshness to the search for authentic and traditional recipes, the Tirupati leg of The Hindu’s ‘Our State, Our Taste’ culinary contest brought to the fore ‘Vepapuvvu Annam’, a dish that has almost vanished from the dining tables of our modern homes. Prasanna Venkatesh, Aashirvaad Masala Karam ITC’s area executive Rajasekhar, Hotel Vista Orchid Grand’s director Padmanaba …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Laura Ozyilmaz on food waste, how "Top Chef" was affirming and her culinary-focused honeymoon

Salon

At points during this season of "Top Chef," it seemed as though Laura Ozyilmaz was unfairly being pigeonholed as something approximating a "villain," something the show has largely gone without for many seasons now. Salon Food had the opportunity to speak with Ozyilmaz about her experiences, what led her to "Top Chef," her marvelous and beautiful restaurant Dalida, and why …

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6 months ago

Homemakers showcase culinary diversity of Godavari region at The Hindu’s ‘Our State Out Taste’ contest

The Hindu

Around 400 women showcased their talent by preparing regional delicacies of the Godavari region at ‘Our State Our Taste’ culinary competition organised by The Hindu at the River Bay Resort in Rajamahendravaram on June 23. Celebrities including ETV Raju, Chinnam Raju and Sankar Prasad judged the delicacies based on several criteria including taste, texture, flavour, and presentation. The prizes were …

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7 months, 1 week ago

MasterChef Australia insider reveals how the judges REALLY choose the top dish: 'It's a long process'

Daily Mail

A MasterChef Australia insider has shared a little known secret about how the food is actually judged on the show. 'It is actually impossible to try all the food piping hot and therefore the judges taste each contestant’s food while they are cooking,' the insider told Yahoo. Pictured, judge Poh Ling Yeow While contestants wait for their plates to reach …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Gulab Jamun Dosa: Internet reacts to bizarre food experiment, ’Zeher dede bhai thoda sa’

Live Mint

South Indian delicacy ‘Dosa’ has often become a victim of experiments that turn the popular dish into a bizarre food item. A recent video of a street food vendor preparing a Gulab Jamun dosa has again shocked Dosa lovers on social media. The viral video of the street vendor preparing the Gulab Jamun Dosa was shared by ‘Foodpandits’ on Instagram. …

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8 months, 1 week ago

How to balance sweet and savory like a "Top Chef"

Salon

We’re four episodes into the new season of “Top Chef,” which means there is both quite some ways to go to the finale, and that I’ve seen enough to compare it more accurately to seasons past — and something feels a little off. While the season thus far may feel a bit disjointed, one of the main points of the …

Sweet Top Chef

8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Indian chefs need to have discerning palates when it comes to the quality of ingredients

Hindustan Times

Do you find that food tastes different first thing in the morning? Barber was sure that Ducasse would love the butter because it was made at the farm with fresh milk from the farm’s cows. Then Ducasse asked: “Was the butter made by hand or in an electric mixer?” Barber replied that of course it was hand-churned. But I have …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chefs from Grand Hyatt Kochi travel the State in a hunt for lesser known recipes

The Hindu

Chef Latha K, head chef of the Kerala specialty restaurant, Malabar Cafe, at Grand Hyatt Kochi, has a bag full of stories from her adventures while travelling the length and breadth of the State looking for typical and traditional recipes. So we needed people who were much older, who could also remember recipes and ingredients,” says Latha of one of …

Recipes Kerala Team State Chef Kozhikode Dishes

9 months, 1 week ago

Culinary crossroad: A look at Indian restaurants featured on Asia's 51-100

Hindustan Times

An ever-expanding smorgasbord of masala-packed superstars of Indian cuisine is emerging in newer ways on the global stage. Master Chef Gulam M Qureshi from Dum Pukht of ITC Maurya Dum Pukht, ITC Maurya, Delhi #87 Celebrating 35 years this year, Dum Pukht of ITC Maurya at Chanakyapuri in New Delhi means ‘breathe in’ and ‘to cook’, shares Master Chef Gulam …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Culinary dreams: Chief Justice applauds Supreme Court cook's daughter for securing US scholarships | VIDEO

India TV News

In a poignant display of recognition, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, alongside other esteemed Supreme Court judges, extended heartfelt felicitations to Pragya, a law researcher and the daughter of a humble cook. Daughter to Ajay Kumar Samal, a cook at the Supreme Court, Pragya was visibly moved by the acknowledgement of her achievements. Gifts of encouragement Chief Justice …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Chef Suresh Pillai calls for an academy to promote, popularise and preserve Kerala’s culinary heritage

The Hindu

“Mohanlal is a complete foodie. His tastes are not confined to any one cuisine; he enjoys several kinds of food he has had during his travels,” says Chef and restaurateur Suresh Pillai. At present, most of us have no clue about the rich diversity of food that exists in our neighbourhood,” explains Suresh during a chat at his signature restaurant …

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11 months, 1 week ago

The Hindu Lit Fest 2024: Sashi Cheliah, Manu Chandra, Thomas Zacharias discuss the new era of culinary creativity

The Hindu

What goes on behind the scenes? “We need to keep pushing our boundaries,” he says, adding that with the proliferation of social media, that’s become easier, “People can express themselves and try new things at a much quicker rate.” Chef, restaurateur and entreprenuer Manu Chandra left a fleet of successful restaurants in 2021, post pandemic, including Bengaluru’s Olive, Toast & …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

MasterChef Australia Andy Allen: Only scratched the surface of Indian cuisine

Hindustan Times

From an electrician with a passion for food, winning the fourth season of MasterChef Australia in 2012 to judging the show, Chef Andy Allen’s journey in the culinary world has been a wild one. Not in my wildest dreams did I think that I would come out the other side and be able to have such a successful career in …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Metro’s culinary chronicle: A flavourful flashback

New Indian Express

While the farm-to-table concept isn’t new, its steady growth in the city has created niche experiences for those who value it. Recently, Madras Mandi, a local fresh produce supplier, orchestrated ‘Kootanchoru’, a distinctive farm-to-table event that blended tradition with the allure of farm-fresh ingredients and inventive culinary techniques. Notably, the wedding menu of celebrity couple Ashok Selvan and Keerthi Pandian, …

1 year ago

Indian Chef Garima Arora Makes History with Second Michelin Star

The Quint

"We were invited to the press conference yesterday morning, so we knew that we would be retaining one star. We went to the event at Capella Bangkok like we do every year, and once they had announced all the one stars, everybody put two-and-two together. All credit goes to them.” Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna took to Instagram to celebrate Arora’s …

India Star

1 year ago

MasterChef India 8: Mohammed Aashiq wins, beats Rukhsaar Sayeed and Nambie Jessica Marak

Hindustan Times

Mangalore's Mohammed Aashiq has become the winner of the culinary reality show MasterChef India Season 8. Contestants Nambie Jessica Marak and Rukhsaar Sayeed were the first runner-up and second runner-up of this season, respectively. Ranveer Brar on Mohammed Aashiq Wishing the winner, judge Ranveer Brar took to his Instagram handle and wrote, “From an inspirational start to a challenging journey, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

The Hindu’s ‘Our State Our Taste’ cooking competition held in Pudukkottai

The Hindu

Several people participated in the preliminary round of The Hindu’s ‘Our State Our Taste’ Season 4 cooking competition presented by Gold Winner at Pudukkottai on Saturday. Chef Damu, Janathan from Gold Winner; Krishnaraj, a partner of RKG Ghee; Jawahar of Butterfly’s dealer Pudukkottai Royal Samsons; Saranya, head of marketing, TN, at Elite Foods; a representative from DBS Bank India Ltd.; …

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1 year, 2 months ago

India’s macro and micro cuisines underappreciated; Masterchef changing that perception, says Vikas Khanna

The Hindu

“If you’re in Hong Kong and craving Indian food, would you choose a Singaporean chef, a Thai chef or an Indian chef,” asks Vikas Khanna. For instance, if I want a French dessert, I’m most likely to visit a French patisserie and enjoy something prepared by someone deeply rooted in that culinary tradition.” The celebrity chef, who is currently a …

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1 year, 2 months ago

MasterChef India 2023: Meet Pooja Dhingra, The Pastry Chef Who Replaces Garima Arora As Judge

News 18

MasterChef India 2023 returns for an exciting new season where culinary maestros Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Pooja Dhingra guide and inspire passionate home cooks through intense culinary showdowns. She graced the first episode by passing a torch of culinary expertise to the show’s third judge, Pooja Dhingra. Pooja Dhingra is a renowned pastry chef and the owner of India’s …

India Indian Culinary Post Shared Instagram Chef Pooja

1 year, 2 months ago

MasterChef India 8 judges Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar love cooking videos on Instagram, reveal their comfort food

Hindustan Times

When it comes to household names, chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna definitely are the cream of the crop – pun intended. They are known not only for their extensive food knowledge and love of Indian cuisines, but also as judges of the popular cooking show MasterChef India, which features home cooks. That is how everything changed for me.” They …

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1 year, 3 months ago

What dishes will be served to the G20 delegates in Delhi

The Hindu

As a country that has flavours and dishes that change every 50 kilometres, it is not possible to represent India through one, two or even a handful of dishes. We are hoping to cover the whole country’s culinary landscape through our special menu,” says Chef Surendra Negi from Taj Palace, New Delhi. “We are also training our chefs manning our …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Why Padma Lakshmi says ‘Top Chef’ TV cooking helped her home cooking

LA Times

Padma Lakshmi received three Emmy nominations — two for “Top Chef” as host and executive producer and one for “Taste the Nation.” During her time on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Padma Lakshmi went from fashion model turned high-gloss cooking competition host to a respected authority in the food world with her own James Beard Award. I’ve seen how people act one …

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1 year, 4 months ago

'MasterChef India': Pooja Dhingra joins Vikas, Ranveer as judge in new season

India Today

MasterChef India became instantly popular across the nation with its debut season last year, 2022. She graced the show as a guest judge last season, and is now set to step into the role of a judge along with Chef Vikas Khanna and Chef Ranveer Brar in the upcoming season of MasterChef India. POOJA DHINGRA TO JUDGE MASTERCHEF INDIA Pooja …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Padma Lakshmi reveals the one thing that she doesn't miss about "Top Chef"

Salon

After her time hosting "Top Chef", Padma Lakshmi is reflecting on what the show meant to her — and discussing her excitement for what's to come next. "What I won't miss is the copious amounts of food in a very short time," Lakshmi said. Lakshmi also acknowledged the incredible leaps and bounds of the show's growth, stating "think about when …

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1 year, 5 months ago

"Make every mistake once": Natasha Pickowicz's secret to being a great baker

Salon

Despite the frosted pink confection on the cover, Natasha Pickowicz's debut cookbook "More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community" does indeed live up to its name, offering an exquisite array of savory and sweet tarts, breads and confections. Watch Natasha Pickowicz's episode of "Salon Talks" here to hear about why you should think like a cook …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Call For Entries For MasterChef India Season 8 Now Open; Here's How You Can Apply

News 18

Master Chef India, one of the country’s most prestigious cooking reality television shows, has started its search for talented individuals with a flair for cooking to participate in its upcoming season. A statement from the makers reads, “If you have what it takes to impress our panel of expert judges with your creativity, technique, and presentation, then this is the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Spice of Life: Good food, better memories and the best experiences

Hindustan Times

I met him over a bowl of idlis dipped in sambhar with a dollop of tomato chutney. The tenderness of the circular idlis and the tangy taste and tinge of the chutney made him ask, “Did you prepare this delicacy?” “Yes!” I said, clad in a high-neck sweater and a wine blazer, sitting across the centre table. But his negative …

Food Life Good

1 year, 6 months ago

Making biryani is a management lesson in itself: Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

Hindustan Times

“I firmly believe biryani has a complete organisational structure in itself. I mean, around 40-50 ingredients go into its making just like hundreds of people make an organisation,” says celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, popular for his jingle ‘namak shamak’. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi with his latest book, The Biryani Leader He further adds that when you taste a good …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Chef Shipra Khanna on winning big at Cannes, her journey and battling male dominance | Interview

India Today

From being a young cooking enthusiast at the mere age of 8 to winning Masterchef India Season 2 and then turning into a celebrity chef and representing India on a global stage, chef Shipra Khanna has certainly come a long way. Recalling an incident where a traditional Himachal recipe left people abroad amazed, chef Khanna shared: “I was doing an …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Padma Lakshmi opens up about leaving ‘Top Chef’: It wasn’t ‘sustainable’ anymore

LA Times

“This was a really tough decision,” said Padma Lakshmi, seconds before announcing the winner of “Top Chef: World All Stars” during Thursday’s season finale. Padma Lakshmi, left, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons deliberate during the Season 20 finale — Lakshmi’s last “Top Chef” episode. But I also don’t want to eat like I do on “Top Chef” anymore. Padma Lakshmi …

Food Life Indian Taste Season Nation Ive

1 year, 7 months ago

King's fare: Erstwhile royal Hemendra's recipes enthral Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: It is not unprecedented for kings to cook. Food lovers in Hyderabad are currently being enthralled with lip-smacking and finger-licking royal fare by erstwhile royal, Kunwar Hemendra Singh, of Bhainsrorgarh in the Mewar region of Rajasthan, with secret and nearly-lost recipes researched and extracted from the royal family households. The Riyasat-E-Zaika festival underway at the Aish restaurant in Park …

Rajasthan Royal Hyderabad Hemendra

1 year, 8 months ago

MasterChef India winner is Nayanjyoti Saikia from Assam! Takes home Rs 25 lakh prize money

India Today

It all started with Top 36, then to Top 16, followed by Top 7, Top 3 and now the winner of MasterChef India - Nayanjyoti Saikia from Assam didn’t just win hearts on the show with his simplicity but also due to what a fantastic contestant he turned out to be! After passing through a series of challenges, the final …

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1 year, 9 months ago

MasterChef India 7 Winner: Assam's Nayanjyoti Saikia lifts trophy? LEAKED photo hints

India TV News

MasterChef India 7 Winner: As the cooking reality show enters its finale week, the buzz around the winner is intensifying. While the TV show is yet to announce who won the golden plate and prize money, a LEAKED photo hints that Assam's Nayanjyoti Saikia has lifted the winner's trophy of MasterChef India 7. Congratulations to you nahhh Boy" As soon …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s Day 2023 Garima Arora: People around you also need to change

Hindustan Times

The first female Indian chef to win a Michelin Star and Masterchef India’s first female judge, chef Garima Arora’s achievements require no introduction. They need to wake up and realise that it’s their job to support the women in their life just as much as its her job to support them.” Celebrity chef Garima Arora Arora, who was a mass …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: On Pak Cooking Show, Woman Brings Packaged Biryani From Restaurant

News 18

Reality shows are a way for people to showcase their talent around the world and shortcuts are not allowed. Pakistan's MasterChef is a Masterpiece pic.twitter.com/4tgyGiupn6— Rajabets India🇮🇳👑 February 26, 2023 The video, shared with the text, “Pakistan’s MasterChef is a Masterpiece,” shows a woman entering with a box of biryani to present to the judges. Judges are so confused and …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Masterchef India: 78-Year-Old Jamnadas Asher Aka 'Baa' Is 'Grateful For All The New Things' She Learnt

News 18

Age is just a number and 78-year-old Jamnadas Asher who is known as Baa on the sets of Masterchef India 2023, proves the proverb right in every single way. Chefs Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna and Garima Arora were in absolute awe of her skillset right from the first day she walked into the kitchen during the auditions. Vikas Khanna while …

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1 year, 11 months ago

MasterChef India S7: Vikas Khanna Indulges In Fun Banter With Ranveer Brar On Sets; See Pics

News 18

After a two-year hiatus, the famous cooking reality series MasterChef India is back. The show features Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna, and Garima Arora as judges. And now, some hilarious behind the scene pictures featuring Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna from the sets are going viral on the internet.In the pictures, Chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna were seen sipping coconut …

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MasterChef India 7: Garima Arora asks contestants to prepare dish with 'no fusion'

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