
At a time when many packaged ice creams contain artificial flavours, colours, and preservatives, her simple recipes have won hearts across generations.

"There were years of humiliation I rarely speak about. Moments that nearly broke me," Chef Vikas Khanna reflects on his culinary journey over the years.

"Sanjeev Kapoor was created with a great set of parents, their upbringing, a lot of independence, a lot of freedom, and a great value system," he told NDTV Food in an exclusive interview.

A former professor from Maharashtra, Trupti Dhakate turned her passion for mushroom cultivation into a successful venture that now produces around 50 kg daily.

Balasubramaniam left Class 8 in 1970 and moved from his village in Tamil Nadu to Bengaluru. He joined the butter business run by his elder sister and brother-in-law.

Snigdha Manchanda underwent rigorous tea training, tasting nearly 100 cups a day and studying over 2,000 tea varieties before launching her premium tea brand in 2013.

The millet food company now offers 83 ready-to-cook millet products, including batter, flour, noodles, pongal, and health mixes.

Srivastava recalled that when she was trying to find solid foods for her kids, she was unable to find healthy options.

Sagar Khare revamped his family-owned farm and turned it into a profitable business.

"I never thought of giving up, because feeding people is a blessing. This work came from passion, so it gave me happiness," Amma said.