MasterChef Australia

Former Masterchef Australia judges Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris explore the flavours of India

by Mallik Thatipalli | Aug 11, 2024

(August 11, 2024) I’m meeting celebrated food icons from Australia, chefs Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris along with food critic Matt Preston, the day after the Indian hockey team beat Australia for the first time in 52 years at the Paris Olympics! But given the...

How Indian cuisine is exploding in Australia

by Charu Thakur | Oct 1, 2022

(October 1, 2022) He had the judges Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo drooling over his Indian take on tacos and his simple, yet sumptuous daal bhaat and chicken jalfrezi. High on flavor and rich with aromas that tickle the senses, the delectable dishes by...

Sashi Cheliah: The cop who traded his uniform to become Masterchef Australia’s first Indian-origin winner  

by Chandu | Aug 14, 2021

(August14, 2021) Once upon a time, Sashi Cheliah was a gun toting super cop: first, he joined the military and spent two years as a commando, and then he joined the Singapore police force where he specialized in counter terrorism in its elite Special Tactics and...

The Indians who cooked up a storm in the MasterChef Australia kitchen

by Chandu | Jul 24, 2021

(July 24, 2021; 6.15 pm) For a long time now, Indian food has best been described as ugly delicious. High on flavor and with aromas that tickle one’s senses, it was never much of a looker. Or so we believed. That is, until, Indian-origin chefs began to give...

Pastor to MasterChef Australia winner: Justin Narayan’s incredible journey to victory

by Chandu | Jul 14, 2021

(July 14, 2021; 5.35 pm) It was a room full of anticipation and anxiety at the MasterChef Australia with three finalists, their families, and the judges waiting with bated breath to crown the season 13 winner. The moment of truth arrived when Fijian-Indian Justin...