--- title: "Media Features and Awards for Preeti Kapasi's Plant-Based Kitchen" description: "Discover the vegan journey of Preeti Kapasi, the Gurgaon-based chef behind The Vedic Kitchen. Featured in Hindustan Times and awarded for her plant-forward expertise." canonical: https://mytribe.in/thevedickitchen/artisanal-vegan-foods/press-recognition last_updated: 2025-10-01 --- # Media Features and Culinary Recognition Tribe Verified · Elegance Award 2024 Plant-Forward Chef Winner By [The Vedic Kitchen](https://mytribe.in/thevedickitchen) · Fresh foods delivered in Delhi NCR; Snacks shipped Pan-India · ₹350 per 250g Jar/Pack (estimate) Part of [Artisanal Vegan Foods](https://mytribe.in/thevedickitchen/artisanal-vegan-foods). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/thevedickitchen/artisanal-vegan-foods/gallery) Seeing my mission for compassionate, plant-based eating receive recognition is a humbling reminder that heritage and kindness can exist on the same plate. ## Photos and videos - ![I was honoured to be named a 'Plant-Forward Chef/Baker' in the Elegance Awards 2024. This award celebrates compassionate women and reinforces my mission to make plant-based eating 'Kindelicious'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/029e82cd-00ba-430b-9a0b-747dad2df8b1) - ![A proud moment receiving an award for my work in the plant-based culinary space. It's a joy to be recognized for the passion I pour into The Vedic Kitchen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/725e28c0-2402-4086-9757-8038ce29a481) - ![My work was featured in this Hindustan Times article about home chefs spicing up Eid festivities with vegan options. It highlights the growing shift towards compassionate eating during festivals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1373534e-f21d-44d6-bbed-7c4140530b8e) - ![A snippet from the HT City article where I talk about my vegan Eid offerings. I mention my popular Kathal (Jackfruit) Biryani and plant-based versions of Phirni and Sheer Khurma.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d23c74c5-2877-4ce9-86ed-aab8d1917338) ## About Press & Recognition When I was featured in the Hindustan Times for my vegan Eid spread, the most rewarding part was the response to my Jackfruit Biryani. People often assume that removing meat and dairy means losing the texture and depth of festive food, but the feedback from that feature proved that with the right spices and technique, you do not have to sacrifice flavour to eat kindly. My journey as a chef is about more than just cooking. It is about shifting mindsets, one meal at a time. Being named a 'Plant-Forward Chef/Baker' at the Elegance Awards 2024 was a significant moment for me, not for the title, but because it validated the idea that veganism is not about restriction. My approach is rooted in nostalgia—recreating the comfort of *Maakehaathkakhana* (food made by mother's hands) using entirely plant-based ingredients. Whether it is transforming a traditional Jackfruit Biryani or creating a dairy-free Sheer Khurma, my goal is to make these recipes accessible for everyone, regardless of their dietary choices. Media features in publications like HT City allow me to show that plant-based food is just as exciting and celebratory as traditional cuisines. It is not just about health, though that is a huge part of it; it is about ethics. If you have been hesitant about exploring vegan catering for your events or weddings, know that my kitchen focuses on real ingredients—millets, nuts, and organic produce—without the refined stuff. I am here to help you bridge the gap between tradition and a compassionate lifestyle. ## About The Vedic Kitchen I am Preeti Kapasi, a home chef and vegan enabler based in Gurgaon. I believe that food is an emotion, and my mission is to recreate your favourite nostalgic flavours in a way that is kind to the planet. 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