Vikas Khanna shares secrets on feeding fussy eaters

It was a full house at the book launch of Young Chefs, a cooking book for kids by world renowned Chef and Masterchef India judge Vikas Khanna. The Masterchef was extremely happy about his book launch and said that this one was a very special cook book for kids because he wants our Indian Bachaas to experience cooking firsthand.

It was a full house at the book launch of Young Chefs, a cooking book for kids by world renowned Â Chef and Masterchef India judge Vikas Khanna.

Both moms and kids were going crazy and it was indeed a long wait to interview the “Hottest Chef in America” on the eve of his 13th book launch.

The event took place at Crossword bookstores, Kemps Corner on 14^th of November i.e., Children’s day and also the birthday of the gastronomical guru.Â

The very charming Vikas Khanna arrived on time and was greeted with loud cheers and wishes from his young fans. The Masterchef was extremely happy about his book launch and said that this one was a very special cook book for kids because he wants our Indian Bachaas to experience cooking firsthand. He also added that it would give him great joy to see the book all stained with oil and haldi and would be really happy if one of the kids actually becomes a Michelin star chef just like him and would have cooked his first recipe from Young Chefs! He spent his time playing with kids, clicking photographs and signing books for all those who queued up.

As promised we quizzed Vikas and asked all the questions you shared with us. Here is what he said

Did you Know:

1. Vikas Khanna is an award winning, Michelin Starred Indian chef, restaurateur, food writer, filmmaker, humanitarian and the host of the TV Show MasterChef India. He is based in New York City.

2. Vikas Khanna was raised in Amritsar, India where he grew up surrounded by large family feasts, the seasonal produce fresh from the fields of Punjab, and of course, his Grandmotherâ€™s traditional home cooking. It was at his grandmotherâ€™s side that he began to learn the intricacies of Indian cuisine.

3. He started his own banquet and catering business, Lawrence Gardens, at the age of 17.

4. His birthday too falls on Childrens day ie 14^th of November

5. Vikas was awarded a Michelin Star for his restaurant Junoon by Michelin Guide in 2012 & 2013.

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