Culinary enthusiast Ayesha Jhulka wants to do THIS course from Europe

Ayesha Jhulka, who made a successful return to acting through the digital platform, is now eager to broaden her horizons. The Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar actress is exploring the culinary world and recently hosted a pop-up event at a Mumbai restaurant, where she served Punjabi dishes with her unique twist!

Reflecting on her culinary journey, Ayesha shared, “I’ve always been inspired by watching my grandmother and mother cook. I love hosting guests at home, offering them interesting recipes, adding my own special touch. This was my first pop-up at a restaurant, and I’m thrilled with the positive feedback. It has motivated me to do more.”

For her pop-up, Ayesha's Heirloom Recipes at The Tanjore Tiffin Room in Bandra, the actress who was last seen on Celebrity MasterChef, prepared seven dishes. She revealed, “I made dahi bhallas with sugar and added a fresh dill twist. I swapped potatoes with sweet potatoes in my chaat, making it creamy and healthy. There was also chhole, but instead of bhature, I served it with sooji puris. For non-vegetarian options, sarson fish and pepper chicken were crowd favorites. For dessert, I put a twist on gajar ka halwa by incorporating makhana.”

When it comes to her passion for cooking, Ayesha says, “No one formally taught me to cook. I learned by observing and experimenting. Cooking has always been a joy for me, and my family, who are my critics, keep me motivated. Food is my happiness. Some people love to cook, some enjoy eating, and some love feeding others — I enjoy doing all of it.”



Ayesha is also meticulous about food presentation. “To me, food is an art on a plate. The joy of cooking and then plating the dishes is unbeatable. I’m even planning to travel to Europe to take a course in plating and curating, as it really elevates the whole dining experience.”