Chef Jitender Singh decided to pay a tribute to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman while competing against four other chefs in the category of Fruit and Vegetable Carving at Culinary Art India.
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The chef from The Ashok Hotel said, “What Abhinandan did for our country is beyond courage and bravery. Through this fruit carving, I wanted to pay a tribute to our brave pilot, our Army men and other defence forces. My carving is a mark of respect to our soldiers sacrifice, bravery and courage. Being a hotelier and a chef it's not possible for me to go to the frontline but I can always contribute with the talent I have. "
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The chef said, "Through my carvings I wanted to beautifully depict Abhinandan's bravery and pay homage to the bravery and patriotism of our armed forces.”
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This craft was presented at India's biggest culinary competition- Culinary Art India 2019 held on the sidelines of Aahar at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
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The chef's carving included a sketch of Wing Commander Abhinandan on watermelon, Amar Jawan Jyoti on pumpkin, MIG 21 on yam and highest honour of bravery- Ashok Chakra on honeydew melon.
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Chef Jitender carved out the face of Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on a watermelon as a tribute to his heroism.
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