TBS: You've played a big role in the success of the Indian segment of the hugely popular
cooking show, Masterchef. What are the ingredients required to become the next
Masterchef India?
VK: This is a very big platform. People need to understand the level of competition and take not
only the food to a new level but also their careers. But to reach there, it is very important that the
contestants believe in 5 big 'ingredients' to win the Masterchef India title.
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Taste: You need to experiment with different tastes and bring out new flavours in
every attempt.
Thought: There needs to be a thought process behind the experiment or the
ingredients while attempting a dish in every round.
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Technique: You don’t need to always innovate procedures. Sometimes a simple
technique of cooking can do wonders. For example, a contestant was selected for
making a simple Halwa. The reason was that it was the best Halwa we ever had!
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Persistence: The format of the show is not for weak-hearted contestants. There
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is always pressure to stand-out with so many dishes being presented to the judges. It
is very important not to give up and have the persistence to carry on till the end.
Last but not the least,
Vision: If you are selected in such a big platform it is very important for you to
visualise your way forward in the show and find ways to not only win the show, but also
make a dream career out of this opportunity that has been served to you.
TBS: You have travelled to so many places
across the globe! Which is that one country or
city according to you that is under-rated when
it comes to food?
VK: Meri Jaan Nikal Jati Hai Jab Koi Bhutan Ka
Naam Leta Hai! It is not the tall buildings of
Manhattan or the beautiful art decos of places like
Paris, but a place like Bhutan that I would love to
visit for food. The people, their culture and their
food is really wonderful.
TBS: One dish accordi