Meghalaya’s Nambie Jessica Marak has soared to the top 12 of MasterChef India 2023.
Sharing the news on social media, Marak wrote, “Embracing my roots, cooking up dreams. Proud to be a tribal chef”.
Marak has a YouTube channel called Eat Your Kappa, which is dedicated to North East cuisine. Kappa is a Garo cooking method known for its distinct flavours.
Having moved from Shillong to Chennai for higher studies and then work, Marak found herself longing for the North East flavours from her upbringing. Inspired by her passion, she launched Eat Your Kappa to share these authentic tastes with a wider audience.