Udhir ‘Dr Harri’ Harrinarain (28), Dentist, Durban
Signature dish: Butter chicken ravioli.
Favourite heritage food: curry with dhal and rice; hot, freshly made chilli bites with a cup of tea.
Sociable, convivial and every contestant’s best friend, Dr Harri loves his job and especially its social aspect. Easy-going and with a sense of humour, his fun nature doesn’t take away from the fact that he’s very serious about his cooking. For him, cooking is a welcome relief after a demanding workday.
Very confident in his skills, Dr Harri’s style is true to his South African Indian roots. He also enjoys the Italian way of cooking, with its fresh flavours and ingredients well suited to his own approach that "the less fuss, the better the food will taste".