My Breakfast: Spiced Vegetable Sandwich

My Knives: VICTORINOX

Most Overused Spice: Dry Red Chili

Favorite Foodie Destination: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Favorite Kitchen Gadget: Robot Stick Blender

Favorite Food Aroma: Freshly Baked Bread

Q: Why did you first get into cooking?

I was always drawn towards cooking as my father was in the restaurant business.

Q: Where were you before you came to Kuwait?

Saudi-Arabia, cooking in the Army.

Q: Describe your favorite dish from your home country.

Ambul Thiyal (Sour Tuna Masala).

Q: Name three ingredients you can’t live without in the kitchen.

Salt, Pepper and Butter.

Q: What is the most important part of a sandwich?

Bread and the filling are both equally important.

Q: How does your personality differ inside and outside the kitchen?

I am calmer in the kitchen.

Q: When you’re not cooking, what do you do for fun?

I enjoy spending time at sea.

Q: If you weren’t a chef, what would you like to be?

A policeman or a soldier.

Q: If you could choose, what would your ‘last supper’ be?

Oriental Style Ginger Chicken (my mother’s recipe).