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Chef Suraj Thapa Revives Forgotten Bengali Recipes

Chef Suraj Thapa Revives Forgotten Bengali Recipes
India Has Lot of Forgotten Recipes, Says Chef Suraj Thapa · deccanchronicle.com

Chef Suraj Thapa, who is Nepali by birth but raised with Bengali culture, is hosting a special event in Hyderabad called the Royal Bengal Table pop-up.

This event is at Barbeque Nation and lasts for a week.

Suraj is sharing dishes that are not very common, like Begun Varta and Golbari Kosha Mangsho.

These recipes are special to him because they remind him of his childhood and the Bengali community he grew up with.

Suraj also loves art and uses his creative skills to make his dishes look beautiful.

He learned the importance of time management during his time on MasterChef India, where he was a top contestant.

Now, he teaches others about the importance of consistency and managing time well in cooking.

Key facts

Chef
Suraj Thapa
Origin
Nepali by birth, Bengali by vocation
Current Location
Hyderabad, India
Event
Barbeque Nation’s Royal Bengal Table pop-up
Duration
Week-long festival
Signature Dishes
Begun Varta, Golbari Kosha Mangsho
MasterChef India
Season 8, Third Runner-Up

Quotes

Suraj Thapa

Chef Suraj Thapa, MasterChef India Season 8 third runner‑up

“I am born Nepali but I am more raised like a Bengali. I always say I am Nepali by birth but a Bengali by vocation.”
deccanchronicle.com

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