Kaivalyadhama Mumbai put across an enriching gathering where the experts from yoga, Ayurveda, naturopathy & nutrition shared profound insights on the transformative power of sattvic food. The event had a number of expert speakers who shared their thoughts on various topics related to mindful eating, sattvic cooking and also ways in which we can have food psychology influence us in a positive way towards better well-being and sustainability on the planet.

The event also put across a platform for cooking enthusiasts to cook up a storm with their culinary skills keeping in mind sattvic cooking principles and methods/ styles and variations which can ultimately find their way onto a sattvic plate or platter. The contest saw a very good response and the recipes, concepts and presentation were just too good.

The culinary skills displayed by the contestants was not only mind-blowing but also highly researched and creative with thoughtfulness.

The plating & ways of serving the dishes too was very impressive and each participant had a story attached to her recipe which made it all the more enticing & tasty. The display of food under various courses from beverages, salads, side dishes, snacks, breakfasts, main courses, and even all in one meal concepts were available for the attendees as well who highly appreciated the efforts of the yogi chef cooking contest.

Dr.Chef Kaviraj Khialani, celebrity master chef, health & well-being consultant was the chief judge and jury of the yogi chef cooking contest and judged the participants with a very interactive medium of expression from the recipe concept to the method of cooking, from the style of garnish to the presentation methods used on the display tables. The winners were chosen as runners up and first prize who were very well deserving and were awarded appropriately by the organisers. Chef Kaviraj also initiated to present the top 7 contestants with his recently published cookery books which included food for the body- mind & soul, vegan cooking, simply super salads & the millet melange cookbook.

“it was a great experience & day well spent at Kaivalyadhama-Mumbai being amongst professionals from various streams related to health & well-being, naturopathy, medicine, yoga, Ayurveda and more.it was a great learning experience listening to all the panellist’s during the talk shows and each one had something special to share”- shared Chef Kaviraj as he summed up the event.

My take- away factors from the national conference was the A-B-C-D theory which listed as below summarises the first time exposure for all those who were there in huge numbers from students to yoga students and more.

AWARENESS OF SATTVIC COOKING CONCEPTS.
BELIEVING IN THE SATTVIC COOKING STYLES.
CARRYING OUT SATTVIC COOKING & EXPERIMENT
DEDICATED APPROACH TOWARDS SATTVIC COOKING STYLES.

While Chef Kaviraj shared a few words of wisdom on stage as he addressed the audience during the finale moments before the prize distribution of the yogi chef contest he shared his experience of cooking over 25 plus years and the importance of cooking healthy- hearty & wholesome. He also mentioned about being open to thinking out of the box when it comes to sattvic cooking and to reform the thinking process of people by dishing out interesting concoctions on the plates to make it tempting and delectable. Towards the end he also announced that he too would be coming out with his next cookery book titled – the art of fusion sattvic cooking sometime soon in the near future sharing his creative ideas on making sattvic food more tempting and lip-smacking!

I would like to extend my special thanks to Mr. Subodh Tiwari – hon. Secretary & CEO of Kaivalyadhama, Mr. Dileep, Dr. Ritu, Dr.Apoorva & Ms.Shanaya for the warm invite, support & cooperation extended throughout the event. On a concluding note, I would like to wish Kaivalyadhama all the very best for many more such events and national conference events thereby bridging the gap among all of us and help sharing knowledge and experience too- summarised Dr. Chef Kaviraj Khialani as he signed off from the event.

Dr. Kaviraj Khialani bags Pride of India Award this Independence Day 2023.

Celebrity Master Chef Kaviraj, a well known and iconic name in the field of Culinary & Hospitality with quality experience of over 25 years now has been presented with the Pride of India Award 2023.

Chef Kaviraj started his journey into this Industry from having cooking as a hobby since age of seven years, growing up to pick the same and develop it into a profession.

Having no one in this industry from his parental background he has carved a humble niche for himself from having reached out to the world and having won several national awards of Excellence and international Recognitions as well.

He is an author- writer and consultant for hotel management colleges and Universities across the country where he not only shares his expertise designing curriculums and syllabus etc for courses related to Hospitality Management and culinary arts, besides this he also conducts workshops- seminars and webinars as well for students all over India mentoring them, answering their queries, offering career guidance and even coaching them to make the right step and make a strong foundation in this Industry. He has also been a part of various 5 star hotels in Mumbai and beyond for menu planning - recruitment and training as well for professionals.

He is specialised in over 33 plus International cuisines and loves to do creative and fusion food as well. He has been known for doing things differently over the years and has been in the list of young Achievers of India as well. On the auspicious occasion of republic day of India- 26th January 2023 - he has been appreciated and conferred upon the title of Pride of India ! We are very happy to be a part of this Celebration sharing this wonderful news with all our readers. Wishing Chef Kaviraj all the very best in all his upcoming endeavours.