Nayanjyoti Saikia from Assam won Masterchef India 2023 after impressing the judges with his 'signature three-course meal' in the grand finale.
Nayanjyoti received a golden chef coat and a prize money of Rs 25 lakh.
Santa Sarmah from Assam became the first runner-up, while Suvarna Bagul from Mumbai was the second runner-up.
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Chef Sanjeev Kapoor was a guest judge in the grand finale, challenging the finalists to prepare a three-course meal that reflected their identity.
Nayanjyoti presented curried crab for starters, Assamese-style duck for the main course, and mixed berry sorbet for dessert.
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Chef Vikas Khanna, who scouted Nayanjyoti for the show, praised him for his creativity and vision.