Indian-origin contestant's Raj Kachori impresses MasterChef Australia judges. Watch
advertisementThis time, she shared a piece of her childhood by plating the popular Indian street food, Raj Kachori. As she served the dish to the judges, Depinder called it a special moment, saying, "because this dish captures my childhood."
As Depinder assembled her Raj Kachori with spiced potatoes, chickpeas, spiced yogurt with vara, and chutneys, the judges were heard saying, "I'm salivating, fixated."Along with the food, the contestant also served the memories attached to this lip-smacking street food. Speaking about it, Depinder became emotional. "I don't know why I'm crying. I've had this all my life. I used to get the whole thing. My mum and dad were like, 'Dude, you're not going to be able to eat this by yourself.' I'd say, 'I will,' but I never could finish it," she shared, as the dish transported her back in time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MasterChef Australia (@masterchefau)As the judges tried the Raj Kachori, Depinder eagerly awaited their reactions. Chef Andy Allen enjoyed the street food, commenting, "There's just so much going on. And it works seamlessly, all of your senses are going wild. I can only explain it in looks, taste, and texture. It reminds me of how I describe India - seamlessly chaotic."Must Watch
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