World championship contender chef says Nepali and Indian foods are not the same

Binod Dhungana is among the finalists to compete in the World Food Championships in Melbourne from July 8 to 10. Sydney-based chef wants to promote a broader understanding of Nepali gastronomy in the world food market.

Binod Dhungana talking to SBS Nepali Source: SBS Nepali

Binod Dhungana is competing in the Melbourne event of the World Food Championships, where he will be competing in the seafood and barbecue categories with Nepali fusion food.

 Mr Dhungana, 35, says although the spices used in Indian foods are similar to what is used in Nepali cuisine, these two have different gastronomies.

Binod Dhungana was the champion winner of the chicken category in the Sydney competition. Source: Supplied

Mr Dhungana was the champion winner of the chicken category in the Sydney competition.

From the Melbourne event, he will have the opportunity to be one of six winners to get a golden ticket entry to compete in the world titles in Dallas, Texas.