Synopsis
Chandigarh, April 15 (NationPress) KKR's cooking show 'Knight Bite' celebrated Poila Baisakh with South African cricketers Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje, alongside Indian star Manish Pandey. The episode featured a fusion cooking session preparing traditional Bengali paturi with a South African twist, showcasing their culinary skills and camaraderie.Key Takeaways
- Quinton de Kock does most of the cooking at home.
- The episode highlighted a fusion of Bengali and South African cuisine.
- Manish Pandey reminisced about his first IPL trophy with KKR.
- The cricketers expressed their love for fishing.
- They celebrated Bengali New Year with a toast.
Chandigarh, April 15 (NationPress) In a charming culinary blend celebrating Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year), KKR's cooking show 'Knight Bite' showcased South African cricketers Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje alongside Indian star Manish Pandey for a distinctive fusion cooking experience ahead of their match against Punjab Kings.
The episode displayed the cricketers diving into the preparation of 'paturi' - a classic Bengali dish featuring fish or prawns wrapped in banana leaves and grilled - but with a South African twist by incorporating peri-peri marinade.
When questioned about his culinary skills, Quinton de Kock astonished everyone by stating, "I live in the kitchen back home. My wife chills, I do all the cooking." The South African wicketkeeper appeared quite at ease with the cooking, while his teammate Nortje confessed it was his 'first time in the kitchen in a very long time'.
Both South African cricketers expressed their enthusiasm for fishing, with de Kock sharing his passion for the sport: "The adrenaline rush you get from it... places around the world you go to... I've been all over like the Amazon, St. Charles, and going to mid-Africa for a good time with friends," noting a perfect link to the cooking session where they prepared fish they didn’t have to catch.
The cooking segment featured a unique fusion - a traditional Bengali paturi infused with a South African peri-peri marinade. The cricketers wrapped fish and prawns in banana leaves before grilling them in the air fryer.
Enhancing the cooking session's charm, Manish Pandey joined the team. Reflecting on his time with KKR, having won the TATA IPL in 2014, he remarked: "My first time for KKR and my first trophy also, so it was a lot of fun. The entire season we worked hard, and then final game, luckily that match was in Bangalore and because I live in Bangalore, it was a very memorable moment."
Excitedly discussing the team’s potential, he added, "The way everybody played last year was unbelievable, and I really hope the boys are ready to play and get another trophy this season also."
As the cricketers savored their culinary creation, they seemed pleased with the outcome. When asked if the dish was spicy, de Kock casually responded, "No, not for me," showcasing his comfort with Indian flavors. The episode wrapped up with a joyful toast to Bengali New Year, with the South African players even attempting to say "Shubho Nobo Borsho" (Happy New Year in Bengali).
