Celebrity chef Harsh Dixit recently shared an inside look into his culinary creativity during a special occasion for power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Known for their strict vegan and gluten-free diets, the couple wanted to enjoy Vietnamese Pho on their wedding anniversary in December 2019—posing a unique challenge for the chef.
Vegan Twist on a Traditionally Meaty Dish
Traditional Pho features beef and chicken broth, and in some regional Vietnamese recipes, even includes snake meat and snake wine. Chef Harsh revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, “There’s chicken and beef in the broth. But they were eating gluten-free at the time, so we went with rice noodles, which are traditional and gluten-free.”
To replace the exotic meat element in a vegan-friendly way, he creatively used smoked snake gourd stuffed with peanuts, coconut, tofu, and coriander. The broth was a flavorful blend of lemongrass, ginger, coriander root, water chestnut, enoki mushrooms, and chillies. “The idea was to have fun while staying within dietary boundaries,” Harsh explained, emphasizing the joy of thoughtful, custom cooking.
Ramen Experiments Loved by Alia and Deepika
Chef Harsh also spoke about his beloved ramen recipe that’s impressed stars like Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone. “Alia said it transported her to her travels,” he said. While traditional ramen uses tare (a base seasoning), Harsh now seasons the broth directly—an innovation well-received by his celebrity clients.
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Deepika, known for her love of spice, prefers her ramen “ultra-hot, extra spicy” with Miracle Noodles, which are low in calories. “It hit the spot for her, and she asked for seconds,” Harsh shared.
Chef to the Stars
Beyond these stars, Chef Harsh Dixit regularly cooks for Bollywood A-listers including Katrina Kaif, Shahid Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arjun Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Ranbir Kapoor.
