Michelin-star chef and author Vikas Khanna is all set to release a non-fungible token (NFT) with Akshaya.io. Khanna's new limited-edition book titled 'Sacred Foods of India' will be released in physical and NFT forms on June 23 at an event in Dubai. The book will unveiled by the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sharing the news, Khanna said in an Instagram post, "Took 8+ years to research, design, create & visualize this MAGNUM OPUS. As a mission to bring India’s rich heritage to the World; we bring you the majestic 'Sacred Foods of India'. Unveiling on Next Generation platform, Akshaya NFT in Dubai on 23rd June."
'Sacred Foods of India' a book of recipes of the various kinds of foods and prasad that are served at many holy places in India. This is the 38th book written by Khanna.
Speaking about the book, Chef Khanna said in another Instagram post, "Almost 8 years ago I called Hemant ji from Vedic Cosmos with an idea of 'Sacred Foods of India'. A simple idea of representing holy foods from Temples, Gurdwaras, Dargahs, Mother Teresa’s Kitchen, Jain Temples, Synagogues, Monasteries & Fire Temple. These are foods for the soul that also build communities. I’m honored to bring to the World a true power of India."
It's noted that this is Khanna's first NFT collaboration.
Meanwhile, Ganesh Raju, CEO, Akshaya.io, said in a statement, as per PTI, “Considering Chef Vikas Khanna’s popularity and the uniqueness of this book, we expect the NFTs of this work will acquire great eminence as time passes. We are expecting a blockbuster launch of the NFTs on June 23rd in Dubai, and I on behalf of Akshaya.io welcome everyone to experience the future of internet with this launch."
Some of Chef Vikas Khanna's other books include 'Barkat', 'UTSAV: A Culinary Epic of Indian Festivals', 'My First Kitchen', among others.
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