Rice to Riches, a state-level cookery challenge was organised last week for the home chefs of Bangalore. All participants demonstrated their rice cooking skills in the basket cooking round out of which 5 were qualified for the desert making round.

Dishes were selected based on various parameters, such as taste, innovation and presentation skills. The event was organised by Radikal Overseas Pvt. Ltd.

Jameela won the ‘Rice to Riches’ cookery challenge from Bangalore.

The winning meal consisted of a main course of vegetarian coriander rice and dessert of rice mousse.

On sharing her excitement on qualifying for the National Level of the cookery challenge which will be held in Delhi, Jameela said, “I am really excited about competing in Delhi. I never expected to reach this level. It feels like I am on top of the world.”

From across eight metros and mini metros an overwhelming response was received from approximately 2 lakh consumers.

After a tough battle, resulting in many wonderful culinary creations, one winner was selected from each outlet for the state level cooking challenge.

The winners will cook and present their culinary rice delight. Siddharth Chaudhary, Managing Director, Radikal Overseas, said, “We are glad to receive an overwhelming response from Bangalore. The enthusiastic participants created unique and delicious delicacies. Their passion and enthusiasm for the culinary arts is inspiring and we look forward to experience their talent in the national level. Despite stiff competition, the winners truly stood out. The grand finale will have one finalist from each city who will compete to become the celebrity chef.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bangalore / by Express News Service – Bangalore / April 30th, 2013