Anahita Dhondy is a celebrated chef, bestselling author and sustainability advocate who has become a leading voice in modern Indian gastronomy. A graduate of Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad, and Le Cordon Bleu, London, Anahita began her career with the Taj Group before she rose to prominence as the Chef Partner of SodaBottleOpenerWala. Beyond the restaurant kitchen, Anahita is a dedicated champion of sustainable culinary practices. She has represented India at the EAT Forum and the Chefs' Manifesto, and has showcased millet-based recipes at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization during the International Year of Millets and at the G20 Summit. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and accolades, such as being featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2019, and being named Conde Nast Traveler's Innovator of the Year in 2018 and CNN-News18's Indian of the Year - Hospitality in 2017. Anahita is a familiar face on television: She has appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef India and MasterChef India - Tamil. Her digital presence on Instagram has fostered a vibrant community of home cooks drawn to her warm storytelling and accessible culinary tips. She has previously authored The Parsi Kitchen.