From thousands of entries across India to one city champion. Mithu Saha wins at the Kolkata edition of USHA presents Slurrp Great Indian Cookout with a creative twist on street food classic alu kabli.

Kolkata- Mithu Saha was crowned champion of the Kolkata edition of USHA presents Slurrp Great Indian Cookout 4.0 on 8 November, winning with a creative sweet- potato twist on the city’s street-food classic, alu kabli.

The event, presented by USHA and co-presented by Aashirvaad, with Associate Partner Foodies Only and Streaming Partner OT Tplay, was held in Ballygunge. Over 150 home chefs and food enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the 2025 theme “Gully To Gourmet”, exploring interpretations of Bengal’s culinary diversity. The day featured demonstrations by Chef Shaun Kenworthy, Chef Doma Wang, and Chef Neha Deepak Shah, alongside a mystery box challenge centred around Aashirvaad Shudh Chakki Atta.

Competition Results

Winner: Mithu Saha Paneer Tikka Envelope (Round 1), Sweet Potato Alu Kabli (Round 2)

First Runner-Up: Anita Bhattacharjee Onion Halwa on Crispy Puris (Round 1), Kolkata Classic Vegetable Chop (Round 2)

Second Runner-Up: Anjushri Mandi – Street Style Paneer Roll (Round 1)

An Event To Remember

Avinash Mudaliar, CEO and Co-Founder of HT Labs, said, “Kolkata never fails to amaze us- the passion, the energy, and the deep love for food here are unmatched. Over 150 home chefs and food lovers came together, not just to compete but to celebrate the very essence of Bengali cuisine and its infinite potential. Eta shudhu ekta competition chhilo na eta chhilo ekta utsav, a true festival of flavours and community (This wasn’t just a competition it was a festival, a true festival of flavours and community).

“The enthusiasm from our Slurrp Kolkata community was infectious – so many volunteers came forward to cook, help, and cheer till the very end. My heartfelt congratulations to our winner Mithu Saha, first runner-up Anita Bhattacharjee, and second runner-up Anjushri Mandi. A big thank you also to our wonderful chefs Shaun

Kenworthy, Doma Wang, and Neha Deepak Shah, who brought such creativity and warmth to the table.

“Our partners made the experience richer USHA, with Chef Sanjay Pawar presenting the top prize and hosting lively quizzes and demos, and Aashirvaad, whose Shudh Chakki Atta was the hero ingredient in the semi-finale mystery box challenge. From spice trivia to kitchen hacks shared by home chefs on the Foodies Only wall it was pure joy. Kolkata reminded us once again why ekhane khabar mane bhabna o bhalobasha -food is emotion, thought, and love.”

“A huge thank you to the entire Kolkata Slurrp family Tomra esechho, ranna korechho, amader songe thekechho, utsaho diyechho ei anondo amader sobar! (You came, cooked, stayed with us, encouraged us – this is a joy for all of us!).”