Journey To The Stars: Chef Rahul Rana On His Dubai-Based Restaurant Avatara Receiving Its First Michelin Star https://ift.tt/EJVOjXk
Hailing from Rishikesh, Rahul Rana grew up with the simple and flavourful meals his family prepared. They embraced the local produce and created delicious dishes without onion and garlic. It’s those memories that have shaped his approach to cooking along with a deep passion for flavours, textures, and the art of transforming ingredients into delightful dishes. His decision to move to the UAE was driven by the desire to explore diverse culinary horizons and bring his unique perspective on vegetarian cuisine to the global audience. Following his stint at Dubai’s 2-Michelin star restaurant Tresind, where he trained under Chef Himanshu Saini, Chef Rana was intrigued by the challenge of redefining vegetarian cuisine, which often relied on limited ingredients. “I saw an opportunity to create something extraordinary by using unconventional vegetables and avoiding the common crutches like paneer, potatoes, and mushrooms,” he shares. This led to the launch of his own restaurant Avatara....