The Hindu ‘Our State Our Taste’, a cookery competition, that was held at G.K. Palace, Geddala Halli Ring Road, in Tumakuru saw an overwhelming response. Smitha K. was adjudged the winner of the of the preliminary round held on Saturday.
The winner showcased her talent by cooking South Indian Thali, North Indian Thali, and a whopping 25 desserts with Gold Winner cooking oil. Judges for the contest — celebrity chef duo ‘Oggarane Dabbi’ Murali and Suchitra Muralidhar — said the judging criteria for the dishes were based on taste, texture, flavour, and presentation.
Kalpana Krishna Murthy, who came up with Everest chicken biryani and Bambino bowl using Everest and Bambino products, was adjudged the first runner-up. Jayshree V., who came up with boti dry and mutton curry, was adjudged the second runner-up of the contest.
