At the age of 93, Imtiaz Qureshi, a renowned chef and Padma Shri recipient, died. He is remembered for being the master cook at ITC Hotels and creating the well-known food brand Bukhara. Chef Qureshi was born in Lucknow in 1931 and is known for bringing back the Dum Pukht cooking style.
Early life and work
Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, born into a family of cooks, emphasises honesty and passion in his culinary work. In an interview with Financial Express in 2015, he challenged the concept of biryani, stating that all dishes are essentially pulao. Qureshi believes that in biryani, rice is three-fourths cooked when combined with meat, making it technically a pulao. He has dedicated his career to working diligently and without greed, staying true to his principles. Qureshi's unique perspective on traditional dishes and his commitment to integrity and authenticity have shaped his successful culinary journey.
The Legacy and Tributes
Honours from throughout the world followed his death. Celeb chefs Kunal Kapur and Ranveer Brar sent their sympathies and discussed Qureshi's culinary legacy.Ranveer Brar wrote a poignant piece about how Chef Qureshi's Dum Pukht technique inspired and enhanced his home cuisine.
When discussing Chef Qureshi's death, musician Adnan Sami termed him a culinary genius and Awadhi food pioneer. Whoever tried Qureshi's Biryani or other dishes was impacted.
Imtiaz Qureshi's achievements
The Government of India recognised Imtiaz Qureshi's services to the world of food by giving him the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2016. He was the first chef to receive this honour. He became a culinary hero because he was always coming up with new ways to cook and was dedicated to keeping traditional methods alive.
To sum up,
As a master chef and culinary innovator, Imtiaz Qureshi left a legacy that continues to inspire cooks and food lovers all over the world. The world of food will never be the same because of his love of cooking, dedication to quality, and one-of-a-kind culinary creations.
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