Chilli Masala in Edgeley beats Cheadle Curry Chefs

Four Stockport chefs took part in a 'cook-off' at L'ecole Restaurant, Stockport College, Heaton Moor on Monday July 27th. The competition was organised by Stockport Council's Environmental Health and Trading Standards Department.

Azizur Rahman, second left, receives his award from College Principal Lynn Merilion; with them is Azizur Rahman's team from Chilli Massalla

Mr Rahman from Chili Massalla in Edgeley, saw off tough competition from the other finalists Mohammed Loylus Miah from the Indian Express Takeaway, Heaton Norris, Abdul Shahid from Barinda Balti Cottage, Cheadle Hulme and Mohammed Uddin from Bonani's, Cheadle.
The chefs had 45 minutes to prepare a curry dish consisting of vegetables, meat, chicken or fish in any combination, a complementary side dish either vegetarian or non vegetarian and a bread or a rice dish.

The judges assessed the chef's culinary skills and hygiene. The food was judged for texture, aroma, appearance and taste.

Mr Rahman's winning meal consisted of King Prawn Saag, Pilau Rice and Bindi Bhaji. He received a glass trophy, a cheque for £200 and a certificate which can be displayed at the premises for the next 12 months. The three other finalists each received a cheque for £100 and a certificate. Prizes were provided by the competition's sponsor the Authentic Food Company.

Councillor Stuart Bodsworth, Executive Member for the Environment said: "This competition is an opportunity for Stockport's finest curry chefs to show off their talents. The standard was extremely high so Mr Rahman did exceptionally well."

Businesses were invited to enter the competition and were initially assessed on their standard of food hygiene and safety before participating in a cooking session at their individual premises. The scores from both assessments were combined resulting in the four businesses with the highest scores reaching the final.

Source: Aboutmyarea.co.uk