Yudhika sujanani biography of mahatma

Celebrity chef, and author, Yudhika Sujanani’s fondest childhood memory is of “being just tall enough to look out [her] parents bedroom window…remembering that the world looked only that high!” She remembers having to stand on her toes to look out the window.

“The willow tree fascinated me endlessly. I have just bought a house with a massive willow tree – it would appear some memories stay with you subconsciously,” explains Yudhika.

Much of Yudhika’s youth was spent in hotel kitchens due to her mother’s career as a professional chef.

Her first job, as an assistant in the Chantecler Hotel kitchen in Durban, was landed while she was only in grade seven. She enthusiastically tackled anything handed to her, and seized the opportunity to learn the industry secrets while surrounded by good food.

She took a waitressing job in a hotel at 15, but quickly graduated to baking cakes in the kitchen.

Although Yudhika took pleasure in the interaction with patrons, her first love was