Zaiqa of Bhopal is undoubtedly a mixture of majestic flavors. This cuisine has the competence to become world famous and be in the International menu, says celebrity chef Vikas Khanna.
Vikas is here in Bhopal for promoting the next season of MasterChef India. While in an exclusive rendezvous with The Pioneer, Vikas says, “The cuisine of Bhopal and I share a very special relationship. I have visited Bhopal for a couple of times and I must really say that this city does not only have the scenic beauty but is also rich in mouthwatering cuisine.”
While sharing his experience in Bhopal in later times, he says, “My all-time favourite dish is Bhopal Ki Biryani and of course how one can forget the taste of Sheermal from Purana Bhopal.” As he was complimenting the flavours that are added in cuisine of Bhopal, he also said, “In my biography I have mentioned about the crispiness and taste of Sheermal and my travel to Bhopal.”
“I have still no idea that why the cuisine from Bhopal has not received any international recognition yet! It has the most unique taste my taste buds have enhanced ever.”
Vikas comes from a middle class family of Amritsar. He wanted to be chef since his teenage. later he opened his own restaurant in New York named Junoon where the menu has all the Indian cuisine. As he was talking about his entry in this profession, he says, “All my life I will be thankful to my parents as they walked shoulder to shoulder with me and supported me choosing the chef profession.” Elaborating further he says, “Well, when first I made a dish it was a normal Tadka Dal, and I received much appreciation from my family members then I thought to be a chef and then Karavan Badhta Gaya.”
He also shared about the restaurant he owes at New York, he says, “I started this restaurant with a motive to enhance the taste buds of the Americans with the flavours of Indian cuisine. Every day it is a new confront, believe me!” he added.
Talking about his journey in MasterChef India, Vikas says, “Well I am always very excited to host this show. MasterChef is one of the best things that have happened to me.” Vikas while sharing about his tuning with his fellow Chefs said, “Sanjeevji is a lifeline for me. I have known him from couple of years and he is actually a guiding light and a lifeline to me. As far as Kunal is concerned, he is like a Chhota Bhai. We share a delightful atmosphere together on MasterChef.”
Vikas signed off saying, “It’s the time when great cooks from all over India will be armoured with the spatula, pans, aprons to amaze the country with their food play of fancy gourmet dishes, exotic desserts and rich Indian food. So, Bhopalites get ready to show your cookery talent!”