The Young World Sweet Chef competition was held on Saturday at The Hindu , Chennai.
It was a roaring success despite the torrential downpour. Forty-eight participants took part in a Deepavali sweet-making competition without using a gas stove and electrical appliances.
Each of them was given an hour to make sweets of their choice. Laddoos, chocolate balls and other popular desserts dominated the cook-off. But what remained interesting was the unique presentation by each of the young chefs, and their twist to some traditional Indian sweets.
The judges, Sruthi Murali and Sneha Murali, directors, Sri Krishna Sweets, and Chef R. Rajesh, area director, food production, The Park, had a tough time choosing the winners.
With her very innovative concept of recreating the essence of Taj Mahal, Haniya Rubbani, a class IV student of National Public School, won the first place.
Samhith Joy Thomas, class VIII, Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao School, won many hearts, and the second place, with his unique creation of white mice.
The third prize was won by Tisha V., class VI, SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School.
The winners took home cash awards of Rs. 7,000, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000, respectively, from Shriram City. They also won vouchers from Eden and hampers from Sri Krishna Sweets, Soulfull, smartshoppers.in and a Young World mug.
All participants were given certificates and gift hampers from Sri Krishna Sweets and Soulfull.
