Chef Natasha Gandhi wants to bring ragi mudde back to Indian homes

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MasterChef India Season 4 runner-up Natasha Gandhi wants to reintroduce dishes like ragi mudde to Indian kitchens. Through her social media series, Biryanis of India, Pastas from India, and Breakfasts from India, she documents regional recipes before they are lost. Gandhi emphasises using traditional cookware like the P•TAL lagan, which she says retains heat and builds flavour. She believes heritage vessels and modern appliances can coexist, citing examples like baking lasagnas in traditional handis.

Gandhi told Indian Opinion that her goal is to inspire viewers to cook at home rather than order in, or to call their grandmothers for family recipes. She started using P•TAL cookware three years ago while researching authentic biryani preparation. The brand’s traditional vessels, she said, reminded viewers of utensils from their grandparents’ kitchens. Gandhi added that she will never compromise on the reliability of her recipes, which she says keeps her audience returning.