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Chef Kishwar Chowdhury On Mumbai Street Food, Dal Chawal, Diversity In The Kitchens And More

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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...

Eitan Bernath On His Love For Desi Food And The One Item He Hasn't Been Able To Make (Yet)

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[ad_1] Interview with Eitan Bernath: Food content creators around the world are cooking up a storm on social media platforms. From creating bizarre recipes of their own to trying traditional dishes from different cuisines, these creators have caught our attention for different reasons. Many will recognise Eitan Bernath as the young, lively American who enjoys making a variety of Indian dishes . Or you might remember him from the news last year, when a video of him making rotis with Bill Gates in Bihar went viral. The 21-year-old, who has already written a cookbook, is also a regular on The Drew Barrymore show. He has cooking segments with not only the host but also a number of international guests. In recent years, Indian cuisine has captured the imagination of the masses online and we see many foreign creators try their hand at making and/or documenting it. But our approval (as Indians) is hard to win, as we take great pride in our food and culinary traditions. Nevertheless, Ei...