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Saliha Mahmood 29, British junior doctor of Pakistani origin won the UK’s leading culinary competition, Master­­Chef 2017 after a well-fought competition.

Ms. Mahmood impressed the judging panel — John Torode and Gregg Wallace — by displaying a “class act” with a menu of ‘East meets West’ dishes inspired by her Pakistani heritage. She always wanted to combine her love of cooking with her medical career, helping people with special dietary conditions find their ideal foods.

“To be the MasterChef champion is fantastic and wonderful. Adjectives are not sufficient. This is definitely the coolest thing I have ever done in my life” said Ms. Mahmood.

Her love of cooking was influenced by her family and she was also encouraged by a teacher.

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Saliha Mahmood 29, British junior doctor of Pakistani origin won the UK’s leading culinary competition, Master­­Chef 2017 after a well-fought competition.

Ms. Mahmood impressed the judging panel — John Torode and Gregg Wallace — by displaying a “class act” with a menu of ‘East meets West’ dishes inspired by her Pakistani heritage. She always wanted to combine her love of cooking with her medical career, helping people with special dietary conditions find their ideal foods.

“To be the MasterChef champion is fantastic and wonderful. Adjectives are not sufficient. This is definitely the coolest thing I have ever done in my life” said Ms. Mahmood.

Her love of cooking was influenced by her family and she was also encouraged by a teacher.