Kaleesuwari's traditional cooking contest in Madurai

Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited, one of India’s most trusted brands for health and happiness, conducted ‘Samayal Thiruvizha Madurai - a cooking competition where traditional recipes were made and evaluated for their taste, variety and role in everyday healthy living in Madurai on July 30, 2023. Sponsored by Cardia Advanced oil, the competition saw the participation of around 200 women cooking 500+ dishes who had come with their families to participate.

 Chef Deena was roped in as the resident celebrity Judge for the event. Rangila Preethi won the first prize. Rajalakshmi and Sujatha won second and third prizes respectively.

Announcing the winners, Chef Dheena said, “I congratulate the winners and all the participants for their effort in making tasty, healthy, and nutritious traditional dishes. Over the years our dietary patterns have changed drastically, we must bring back the time-tested savory dishes of yesteryears, for their amazing taste as well as health benefits- recognizing their value and make them part of our daily food routine.”

Tyron Doll, vice president - marketing, Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited, appreciated the meticulous planning and effort put in by the participants. “I am elated at seeing a full house of people who love our brand and love cooking various traditional dishes using our brand. Our continuous focus on providing great value, healthy, nutritious and tasty products which bring health and happiness to consumers, is paying good returns. I congratulate the winners and all the participants for the great energy, effort and presenting an array of amazing range of traditional mouthwatering dishes. Madurai has truly lived up to its culinary expectations. I encourage participants here to instill the habit of healthy eating and also promote it among their peers and also pass it on to the next generation.”