Kamaldeep Kaur's (KDK) MasterChef Journey: From a Mom to a chef to an inspiration for millions of moms.
From a homemaker mom to a chef, Kamaldeep Kaur's MasterChef journey is an inspiration to millions. Her philosophy of creating innovative dishes with basic ingredients and following your passion and strengths is a recipe for success! Read More
Kamaldeep Kaur, A talented home cook turn chef who has achieved great success by becoming one of the top 16 contestants in Masterchef India Season 7. Her culinary journey started in her own kitchen when she used to be a housewife. Initially, she was hesitant about participating in the show, but her children encouraged her to pursue her passion for cooking and take part in the competition. Despite her doubts, Kamaldeep managed to clear all the audition rounds and secured a place among the top 16 home cooks of the season.
Kamaldeep kaur Masterchef Journey:
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In an exclusive Interview with Indian Food times. She had shared her experience about MasterChef india. She told, Masterchef India Season 7 was like a thrilling roller-coaster ride filled with exciting ups and downs. Despite the challenges, she thoroughly enjoyed the journey, which was marked with moments of joy and happiness. One of the most memorable moments of her life was winning the ticket to the finals, making her the first home cook to achieve this feat. She likened her life to a book, with her journey on Masterchef India Season 7 being some of its best pages. Throughout the competition, Kamaldeep received invaluable guidance and support from the judges, including Garima Arora, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar, as well as made many good friends along the way.
She said this was the biggest achievement of her life and it was only possible because of the support of her kids and family. She said a beautiful line about success-"Dreams are always achieved by the support of family". She described her journey in one sentence as-"Went as mother and returned as a chef".
Life after Masterchef:
Kamaldeep Kaur stated that her life has changed in every aspect since returning from Masterchef India Season 7. At the start of her journey, she traveled alone from Ludhiana to Mumbai, where nobody knew her. However, upon returning to Ludhiana, she was greeted by everyone, and her name tag "KDK" became a special identity for her. Despite going into the competition as a mother, Kamaldeep gained recognition as a chef, and she feels incredibly blessed for this experience.
During a special incident when Kamaldeep Kaur was traveling with her husband from Chandigarh to Ludhiana, they stopped at a random hotel for snacks. As she was stepping out, an elderly couple approached her and gave her their blessings along with a 10-rupee note, saying a Punjabi phrase "सानु गरम रोटी खाने को मिल गई। " that she did not fully understand. Despite this, Kamaldeep often thinks back to this encounter and feels incredibly grateful for the love and support she has received from people of all ages since her appearance on Masterchef India Season 7. Though she did not win the competition, she considers herself a winner because she won the hearts of the people who supported her throughout the journey.
She expressed her desire to keep her name tag "KDK" with her for a lifetime. Since her appearance on Masterchef India Season 7, many housewives have reached out to her, considering her an inspiration and role model for their own culinary aspirations. She hopes to establish a KDK center, startup, and YouTube channel to provide both online and offline assistance to those seeking guidance in cooking. Furthermore, she dreams of writing a book on food and her experiences and presenting it as a gift to her daughter on her wedding day.
She firmly believes that unique and modern dishes can be created not only with expensive ingredients, but also with the everyday ingredients found in our kitchens. Her primary goal is to showcase this philosophy, and she describes her dishes with the phrase "Basic ingredients, innovative dish."
One of Kamaldeep Kaur's signature dishes from Masterchef India Season 7 was the Peas Rollard. Chef Vikas praised it as a dish that could be served at a five-star restaurant. Despite being made from a simple ingredient like peas, She added a modern twist to it by presenting it with blueberry and caramelized apple. This reflects her philosophy of creating unique and innovative dishes from basic ingredients. Look for it
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She talked about the challenges she faced during her MasterChef journey. She mentioned that day-to-day challenges became tougher as the competition progressed. However, she added that the experience was also a great learning opportunity as she got to interact with contestants from different parts of India, such as Priyanka from the East, Baa from the West, and Gurkeerat from the North. She learned a lot about various cuisines, flavors, and techniques from them.
During her Master-chef journey, Chef Manish Mehrotra presented a challenge where she had to use two new techniques: "syphon gun" and "nitrogen", which she had never used before. She learned these techniques while performing the challenge. However, the toughest time for her was during the Goa challenge when she was suffering from a fever and had to face the black apron challenge. It was a difficult experience for her, and she prefers not to recall it.
KDK advised aspiring chefs that the foundation of cooking knowledge can be found in their own kitchens. By utilizing their skills and techniques in their own kitchen, they can never go wrong. She emphasized on following "one's passion and strengths and added that ultimately, only their strengths will help them succeed"
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