Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I cook with heart, blend creativity with flavor, and turn simple ingredients into unforgettable moments that bring people joy. 🍽️✨
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Sneha Style Dum Biryani — succulent chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and creamy yogurt, slow-cooked in layers with fragrant basmati rice and rich ghee. It’s served with cooling raita to balance the heat and paired with colorful fresh veggies and fruits for a wholesome twist on a traditional delicacy. Every bite is packed with warmth, flavor, and comfort. 🍛✨
Who is your culinary inspiration?My greatest culinary inspiration is my mother. Watching her and the amazing aunties around me lovingly cook for their families taught me treasured recipes and the joy of serving others. I began as my mom’s little sous chef and carried that passion into my own kitchen. For over 30 years, while working as a software automation engineer, I’ve continued cooking for my family. For me, cooking is more than food—it’s a sacred ritual filled with love, care, and connection. 🍲❤️
What would you do with the $25,000?“If I win the $25,000, I would donate 10% to churches and support Girl Scouts programs that help young girls grow with confidence and leadership. With the remaining amount, I want to create ‘Sneha Karma Kitchen’ — a space where I can serve flavorful homemade meals at minimal cost and bring people together through food, kindness, and community. Cooking has always been my way of giving back, and this dream would let me serve with heart every day. 🍲❤️”
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