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Indian chef Surabhi Sehgal lives in Dubai
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Chef Surabhi Sehgal's artistic garden uttapam reel and recipe garnered more than 20 million likes. All photos: @supaintsonplates / Instagram
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Other dishes that she likens to painting on a plate include Onam sadhya on a banana leaf
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Ricotta-stuffed pasta in tomato sauce
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Rainbow rava idli
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Vegan khao suey
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Dosas with vibrant beetroot-coconut chutney
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Idlis made using Indian millet and superfood ragi
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Jamun lassi
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Indian chef Surabhi Sehgal lives in Dubai
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Chef Surabhi Sehgal's artistic garden uttapam reel and recipe garnered more than 20 million likes. All photos: @supaintsonplates / Instagram
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Other dishes that she likens to painting on a plate include Onam sadhya on a banana leaf
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Ricotta-stuffed pasta in tomato sauce
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Rainbow rava idli
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Vegan khao suey
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Dosas with vibrant beetroot-coconut chutney
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Idlis made using Indian millet and superfood ragi
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Jamun lassi
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Indian chef Surabhi Sehgal lives in Dubai
Meet the Indian chef who ‘paints on plates’
Surabhi Sehgal beautifies everyday dishes with her deft hands and eye for colour
Tessy Koshy
27 December, 2023
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