Women’s Day 2023: Gender norms throughout history have forced women into the kitchen, where they are assigned tasks that are perfectly suited to a homemaker. Despite spending years running the kitchen in a household, women are still not fully acknowledged for the remarkable cooks they make. Most likely, when we hear the word ‘chef’, we immediately think of well-known Indian male chefs rather than well-known female chefs. Despite societal challenges and lack of acceptance, women have carved a niche for themselves in the culinary world as professional chefs. Many women chefs have started their own cafes and restaurants which provide scrumptious dishes and scrumptious drinks.
On this International Women’s Day 2023, take a look at our list of 5 popular Indian women chefs who have made a name for themselves in the industry:
Here are 5 popular Indian women chefs you should know about this Women’s Day:
1. Ritu Dalmiya
A self-taught chef, Ritu Dalmia is famous for her mouth-watering Italian cuisine and is the owner of popular restaurants like Diva: Italian Restaurant in Delhi and Motodo in Mumbai. Not only this, she has also written a few books like Italian Food, Diva Green: A Vegetarian Cookbook and many more.
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2. Anahita Dhondi
Former chef of Taj Mahal Hotel (Delhi) and SodaBottleOpenerwala, Anahita Dhondy has achieved great success in the food industry. Through his leadership in the places he served, he exemplified the finest of Parsi cuisine, took the restaurant chain to new heights and set a new trend in the country’s food scene. With time, their cafe has become a favorite destination for those seeking excellent Parsi food. Apart from her entrepreneurial achievements, Anahita has also received several accolades and honors in the food and hospitality industries.
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3. Radhika Khandelwal
Radhika Khandelwal pioneered the trend of using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients in the culinary industry. Driven by her passion for using organic and fresh produce, she founded two thriving cafes, Ivy & Bean, and Fig & Maple. Through years of diligent planning and careful consideration, Radhika was able to bring her vision to life, realizing her dream of becoming a successful chef.
4. Canaz Contractors
Canaz Contractor has made significant strides in the food industry, progressing from a restaurant manager to assistant food editor at BBC Good Food. Along with her successful career, she is the owner of Cafe Dori in Chhatarpur, New Delhi, which is a heaven for coffee lovers.
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5. Ananya Banerjee
Celebrity chef, food stylist and food consultant, Ananya Banerjee has many strings in her bow. In addition to her impressive resume, which also includes former executive editor of BBC Goodfood, she is also an accomplished author of Bangla Gastronomy and Planet Gastronomy, both widely recognized cookbooks filled with delicious recipes. His love for food is evident in everything he does.
More power to the women, Happy International Women’s Day 2023.
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