Prateek Sadhu has just returned from Moscow, where he helmed a collaborative dinner at Moscow Delhi, a restaurant that uses Russian ingredients served with an Indian twist. “Their kitchen is wood-fired, which made it an even more exciting environment to cook in!” the executive chef of Mahalaxmi restaurant, Masque tells us excitedly. There's more to look forward to for Sadhu, who has been invited to showcase his culinary skills at the Edinburgh Food Studio next month.

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