Imtiaz Qureshi, the grand old man of Indian culinary arts, passed away at the age of 93. His contribution to the Nawabi Lucknow’s slow cooking style, ‘Dum Pukht’, will forever be remembered. Read more about his legacy and the impact he had on Indian cuisine.
Renowned chef Imtiaz Qureshi, famed for reviving Lucknow s traditional Dum Pukht cooking style, has died at 93. Known for his iconic restaurants like Dum Pukht and Bukhara, Qureshi s culinary legacy reshaped Indian fine dining. His innovative dishes, like the signature Dum Biryani and Kakori Kabab, garnered global acclaim, inspiring chefs worldwide. Tributes pour in for the chef who elevated Awadhi cuisine to an art form, leaving behind an indelible mark on the culinary world.
Padma Shri recipient Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, the mastermind behind the culinary excellence of ITC Hotels, has passed away at the age of 93. Chef Qureshi was known for his contributions to Indian cuisine, including the Dum Pukht style of cooking. Celebrity chef Kunal Kapur and restaurateur Anurag Katriar have paid their condolences to the legendary chef. Chef Qureshi's legacy will be remembered and cherished forever.