Known because the Czar of Indian delicacies, Jiggs Kalra used to be that stalwart of Indian food business who gave a new size to the culinary state of affairs in India. Known because the Nation’s Tastemaker, the pioneering food author, columnist and food guide who redefined gourmet eating, breathed his last lately morning after succumbing to a chronic sickness.
The legendary chef reigned the culinary panorama of India for more than five decades. His wonderful adventure from a journalist to a renowned chef to a restaurateur is a dream for lots of. From serving the participants of the royal family to renowned political figures like Princess Diana and Prince Charles, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Bill Clinton, his culinary adventure boasts of many such recollections.
Jaspal Inder Singh Kalra popularly known as Jiggs Kalra, used to be probably the most first Indian connoisseurs to succeed in quite a lot of milestones and accolades in his lifetime. One of his most remarkable achievements used to be the advent of Indian delicacies to the world target market and developing a niche for a similar in the world culinary map.
The food columnist used to be the first Asian to be inducted in the extremely prestigious society of International Food and Beverage Gourmet Hall of Fame. His culinary adventure paved method for the Indian delicacies to gain popularity in the International platform. He used to be the first one to conceptualise and host a food-oriented tv collection.
His endeavours in recreating the culinary heritage has shaped the Indian delicacies, giving it a touch of modernity. He has been instrumental in reviving the age-old cuisine from the treasure trove of the Royal kitchens of India. His brilliance and imaginative and prescient opened several avenues for the Indian delicacies and this made him the first India state contingent to constitute the rustic in the world platform. Apart from that, he has authored over 11 books on Indian delicacies, including ‘Prashad,’ which is known as 'the bible' for budding cooks.
As a mentor and culinary director of Massive Restaurants, he went on to introduce a sequence of award successful idea restaurants like Masala Library by way of Jiggs Kalra, Made in Punjab and Farzi Café and Pa Pa Ya. His consistent endeavours to take the Indian delicacies to new heights has been taken forward by way of his son Zorawar Kalra.
He is survived by way of his son and daughter-in-law, Zorawar and Dildeep Kalra. Following his footsteps, the responsibility of his dream and legacy is shouldered by way of the duo.
The legendary chef reigned the culinary panorama of India for more than five decades. His wonderful adventure from a journalist to a renowned chef to a restaurateur is a dream for lots of. From serving the participants of the royal family to renowned political figures like Princess Diana and Prince Charles, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Bill Clinton, his culinary adventure boasts of many such recollections.
Jaspal Inder Singh Kalra popularly known as Jiggs Kalra, used to be probably the most first Indian connoisseurs to succeed in quite a lot of milestones and accolades in his lifetime. One of his most remarkable achievements used to be the advent of Indian delicacies to the world target market and developing a niche for a similar in the world culinary map.
The food columnist used to be the first Asian to be inducted in the extremely prestigious society of International Food and Beverage Gourmet Hall of Fame. His culinary adventure paved method for the Indian delicacies to gain popularity in the International platform. He used to be the first one to conceptualise and host a food-oriented tv collection.
His endeavours in recreating the culinary heritage has shaped the Indian delicacies, giving it a touch of modernity. He has been instrumental in reviving the age-old cuisine from the treasure trove of the Royal kitchens of India. His brilliance and imaginative and prescient opened several avenues for the Indian delicacies and this made him the first India state contingent to constitute the rustic in the world platform. Apart from that, he has authored over 11 books on Indian delicacies, including ‘Prashad,’ which is known as 'the bible' for budding cooks.
As a mentor and culinary director of Massive Restaurants, he went on to introduce a sequence of award successful idea restaurants like Masala Library by way of Jiggs Kalra, Made in Punjab and Farzi Café and Pa Pa Ya. His consistent endeavours to take the Indian delicacies to new heights has been taken forward by way of his son Zorawar Kalra.
He is survived by way of his son and daughter-in-law, Zorawar and Dildeep Kalra. Following his footsteps, the responsibility of his dream and legacy is shouldered by way of the duo.
Jiggs Kalra passes away and leaves behind a culinary legacy
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June 04, 2019
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