Meghalaya’s Nambie Jessica Marak becomes 1st runner-up of MasterChef India season 8

During the grand finale, the finalists were given 90 minutes to prepare their signature dish and Nambie Jessica Marak chose to present 'Square root'

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Proud moment for the entire Northeastern region. Nambie Jessica Marak from Meghalaya also known as TribalChef has secured the first runner-up position in the grand finale of the season 8 of MasterChef India, the most prestigious cooking reality show.

The grand finale of MasterChef India Season 8 was held on December 8. 24-year-old Mohammed Aashiq from Mangalore has emerged as the winner of the season.

During the grand finale, the finalists were given 90 minutes to prepare their signature dish and Nambie Jessica Marak chose to present ‘Square root’.

The finale was judged by Chef Ranveer Brar, Chef Pooja Dhingra and Chef Vikas Khanna.

Notably, Nambie Jessica Marak is the first woman from Meghalaya to participate in the biggest food reality show and finishing as first runner-up.

After winning the title, she took to Instagram and thank everyone for their love, support and best wishes.

“Thanks for your abundant love and support. I’m deeply grateful for the overflowing ❤️, and it will always be cherished,” she wrote on Instagram.

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Throughout the season, Nambie Jessica Marak was captivating viewers of MasterChef India with her knowledge of Northeastern cuisine and raving dinner table topics, with her dishes that comprise unique flavours of Meghalaya and much else.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma congratulated Nambie on her achievement and said, “We admire her for being true to her roots.”

“Nambie Jessica Marak from Meghalaya won 1st Runner Up in #MasterChefIndia. She’s won so much appreciation along the way for her unique culinary skills from our nation’s top chefs and we admire her for being true to her roots. We are extremely proud of our #TribalChef and are certain this is only the beginning for her. Congratulations Nambie,” CM Sangma wrote on X.

Nambie Jessica Marak from Meghalaya won 1st Runner Up in #MasterChefIndia. She’s won so much appreciation along the way for her unique culinary skills from our nation’s top chefs and we admire her for being true to her roots. We are extremely proud of our #TribalChef and are… pic.twitter.com/0R320aOow6

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) December 9, 2023

Previously, in season 7, Nayanjyoti Saikia of Assam won the title, and Santa Sarmah of Assam finished as the first runner-up.

Who is Nambie Jessica Marak ?

Nambie Jessica Marak hails from Upper Rangsa village of Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills district.

She also runs “Eat Your Kappa,” a YouTube channel on Northeastern food and culture.
Kappa is a popular Garo dish, known for its unique flavours, where meat and vegetables are cooked with extracts of bamboo and tapioca.
After completing her schooling, she moved to Chennai for a job and further education.

She started her YouTube channel Eat Your Kappa, in 2016, to break the stereotypes surrounding Northeastern cuisine and promote Garo food on a national level.

Marak shoots all her videos in Upper Rangsa, a village tucked away in the forests of Meghalaya’s West Khasi hills.

Nambie’s journey underscores her dedication to preserving and celebrating Meghalaya’s rich culinary heritage.

MasterChef Season 8 was premiered on October 16 on Sony TV. The judges this season are chefs Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna and Pooja Dhingra aka known as The Dessert Queen.

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