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[ad_1] Chef Kishwar Chowdhury wowed judges all through Masterchef Australia 2021, right up to the finale. She is of Bangladeshi heritage, and also boasts of an Indian family connection. Kishwar has been lauded for bringing global attention to Bengali cuisine and famously served Panta Bhaat with Aloo Bharta in the finale of the popular cooking show. Recently, we had a chance to briefly chat with Kishwar at an event at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai. She had curated an extensive menu for the Invest and Trade Western Australia networking Karyakram dinner, showcasing Western Australian produce with a desi twist. Western Australia Lamb Rezala with Ulta Tawa Paratha, curated by Chef Kishwar.  Photo Credit: Toshita Sahni We feasted on delicacies like avocado pani puri, makhmali chicken pate, goat cheese croquettes, lupin risotto, Western Australia lamb rezala with ulta tawa paratha and others. But the best treats were saved for the end, in the form of Kishwar's signature desser...

[ad_1] It is often interesting to see foreign diplomats try local food and traditional dishes of our country. Just a few days back, the Norwegian Ambassador to India called himself a "proper dilliwala " after tasting golgappe in the capital (Read the full story here ). Before that, it was the Japanese Ambassador's foodie outings in Pune that went viral. More recently, it is the US Ambassador Eric Garcetti's culinary adventures that caught our interest. The diplomat savoured a traditional Bengali meal at Banga Bhawan in New Delhi, and he was all praise. Also Read:  Khambir, Kahwa And More: A Look At Gary Mehigan's Ladakh Adventures Garcetti and his companions feasted on a range of yummy-looking delicacies. We spotted luchi (similar to pooris), fish paturi , mochar chop (banana flower fritters), dal-bhaat , kosha mangsho (meat curry) and sabzi preparations, including begun bhaja, aloo bhaja, potol bhaja, etc. We also spotted two types of rice dishes, on...