Santa Sarmah is the first finalist to reach the Top 5 of popular cooking reality show MasterChef India Season 7

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The 34-year-old self-trained cook from Assam’s Nagaon has been able to impress the three judges - Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, Garima Arora- with her cooking talents

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Santa, who has been performing well in many challenges of the show, recently took to Instagram to express gratitude towards her fans and well-wishers

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Sharing a video , Santa wrote ,“1st Finalist of Masterchef India S7. Ye feeling describe karna muskil hai. Thank you for all the love and support. Keep watching for more!!”

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Here are some of the top dishes that she curated with her culinary skills in the famous cooking reality show of India-

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Steamed Stuffed Buns with Celeriac Foam

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Holi Special Menu

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Khaja Thali

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Maan Dhaniya Masor Tenga

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Santa Sarmah is the first finalist to reach the Top 5 of popular cooking reality show MasterChef India Season 7

Santa Sarmah is the first finalist to reach the Top 5 of popular cooking reality show MasterChef India Season 7

The 34-year-old self-trained cook from Assam’s Nagaon has been able to impress the three judges - Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, Garima Arora- with her cooking talents

The 34-year-old self-trained cook from Assam’s Nagaon has been able to impress the three judges - Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, Garima Arora- with her cooking talents

Santa, who has been performing well in many challenges of the show, recently took to Instagram to express gratitude towards her fans and well-wishers

Santa, who has been performing well in many challenges of the show, recently took to Instagram to express gratitude towards her fans and well-wishers

Sharing a video , Santa wrote ,“1st Finalist of Masterchef India S7. Ye feeling describe karna muskil hai. Thank you for all the love and support. Keep watching for more!!”

Sharing a video , Santa wrote ,“1st Finalist of Masterchef India S7. Ye feeling describe karna muskil hai. Thank you for all the love and support. Keep watching for more!!”

Here are some of the top dishes that she curated with her culinary skills in the famous cooking reality show of India-

Here are some of the top dishes that she curated with her culinary skills in the famous cooking reality show of India-

Steamed Stuffed Buns with Celeriac Foam

Steamed Stuffed Buns with Celeriac Foam

Holi Special Menu

Holi Special Menu

Khaja Thali

Khaja Thali

Maan Dhaniya Masor Tenga

Maan Dhaniya Masor Tenga

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