Bengaluru, 25th July, 2022: Cuisines of South India span the Southern states and typically involve the ubiquitous rice and lentil. Coconut may make an appearance in varied forms and so does tamarind, lending to the sharp tartness and rich depth of flavour. Curry leaves, mustard, asafoetida, pepper and peppercorns, chilies, and fenugreek seeds are some other elements that have elevated dishes from the South, giving them that unique dimension.
CUR8 will witness the celebrated chef, Chalapathi Rao of Simply South in action, as he wields magic from 28th (Dinner) to 31st July (Brunch). With its varied show kitchens and an open Spanish style grill in the centre, CUR8 has been the veritable stage for guest chefs, with the Sunday Brunch as its highest showcase platform.
About Chef Chalapathi Rao
In a career spanning more than 25 years, Chef Chalapathi travelled with ITC for more than 20 years, as the brand custodian and Master Chef of Dakshin, the famed South Indian restaurant. He has personally crafted menus and executed VIP meals for dignitaries — from the late Prince Philip to various heads of States and other luminaries.
Thereafter, he embarked on an entrepreneurial venture in Hyderabad and his “Simply South by Chef Chalapathi Rao” is a runaway success. Chef Challu, as he is fondly known in the industry is also a master storyteller and content writer, having authored several concept notes, stories and articles for diverse print media. In 2013, Chef Chalapathi was selected to be an Expert Panel Member – South Indian for MasterChef India, which gave him insights into the larger repertoire of pan Indian cuisine while also taking South Indian dishes to an elevated platform, as an ardent advocate. In recent times, Chef has appeared as Judge on the reality show MasterChef India-Telegu.
