India, May 10 -- Food has a way of taking you places, even without leaving your home. For many, it's more than just about taste, it's a way to honour their roots, tell stories passed down through generations, and celebrate the local flavours they grew up with. HT Lifestyle has reached out to four passionate celebrity chefs who shared how their cultural heritage and regional ingredients shape their cooking. (Also read: Do you use sunflower, soybean oil? Health experts discuss why you might want to rethink cooking with seed oils )

"For me, home isn't defined by just one culture; it's a beautiful mix of where I come from and where I grew up. I'm a Marwadi by heritage, but I was born and brought up in Tamil Nadu. So, my kitchen has always be...