Be the one to represent Pondicherry!

The Hindu Group presents a grand cooking contest. If you have what it takes, participate in this battle of culinary skills and stand a chance to be crowned as Tamil Nadu's Master Chef.

How to participate:

1. Register yourself at www.thehindu.com/osot
2. Cook your favourite dish that represents the flavour of Tamil Nadu at home and bring it to the venue in your city. The dish could be vegetarian, non vegetarian, starters, dessert, main course or snacks.
3. A panel of judges headed by Chef Damu will select the 5 best cooks for each city. The winners will participate in a grand cook-off in Chennai.

The district winner will win a prizes worth 1 Lakh and the grand finale winner will receive prizes worth Rs 10 Lakhs.