I grew up in Cape Town, where helping my mum prep for dinner parties - and baking alongside her - sparked a lifelong love of food. I’m drawn to bold, bright flavours, from the Cape Malay babotie of my childhood to Thai green curry and fresh pan-fried salmon. My Microplane zester is never far from reach.

I first learned to cook as a student in Central Europe, missing the food from home in South Asia. A pan, a handful of ingredients, and a YouTube tutorial got me started — and I haven’t stopped since. These days, I cook a mix of South Asian, Italian, Thai and Hungarian, whenever I get the chance.