What are you planning to whip up in the kitchen on

This is my third season with Flavours… and this year I am cooking up a marriage between Indian and international cuisines. The recipes will be quick, easy and fun, and above all, doable in a home kitchen. The idea is to bring excitement to the dining table for Ramadan.

Did you have fun in the kitchen with Ranveer Brar on the show?

Not many know that Ranveer and I go a long way back when we were trainees at Taj hotels. I admire his passion and our chemistry will make you laugh and, hopefully, inspire you to cook.

In your opinion, what is the perfect Ramadan menu? Something that nourishes you first. People should forget and forgive and come together and eat food. Food does not have to be complicated to impress someone. Keep food healthy, clean and experiment in the kitchen a bit.

What has been the most memorable meal you’ve cooked?

My memorable meals are always what I cook for my son. He is a picky eater but I make him sit in the kitchen when I cook for him and feed him myself.

Tell us about your experience judging

MasterChef India has touched and inspired so many lives. It is the show that started a food revolution in India. It also gave recognition to home cooks.

If not a chef, what would you be?

A banker. My father would have seen to it that I became one.

If you could host a dinner for three of your favourite people... My grandparents and Mahatma Gandhi.

Any plans to open a restaurant in Dubai? Psst. Coming soon.