‘Our State, Our Taste’, The Hindu’s prestigious culinary competition, which not only celebrated Karnataka’s rich culinary heritage but also provided a platform for aspiring chefs to shine and showcase their culinary prowess, found a winner on Saturday during the finale at the RC Royal Hotel in the city.
The first place was bagged by Sneha Patnakar from Hubballi, the second place by Gururaj S. from Mysuru, and the third place was bagged by D. Laxmamma from Ramanagara. The winner of the competition received a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, while the first and second runners-up received ₹60,000 and ₹40,000, respectively.
Celebrity chef duo ‘Oggarane Dabbi’ Murali and his wife, Suchitra Murali, judged the contestants. “This is a great opportunity provided by The Hindu where home cooks were encouraged to showcase their talent. This is the true Master Chef of Karnataka, a platform for showcasing culinary skills. These contestants have nothing to lose; they have already achieved recognition just by reaching this stage,” Mr. Murali said. He was particularly impressed by the contestants’ commitment to using local ingredients and showcasing regional delicacies. “This programme provided a stage to display our culture and cooking style,” he added.
