New Delhi: We are all well versed with the Master Blaster’s shots and the records he has smashed. But a true Sachin Tendulkar fan would know that he is also a bonafide foodie.
Tendulkar’s love for food is no surprise. He is a Taurean by birth – who are known to be adventurous foodies. And so it won’t be a stretch to say that he does harbour a penchant for new cuisines and foods.
The batting maestro was seen cooking ‘Baingan Bharta’ – which is also his favourite dish – for his friends on New Year. The picture was posted on his official Facebook page that captioned: “Cooked baingan bharta for 45 friends – a recipe taught by my mother. They thoroughly enjoyed as it was full of love and affection.â€
According to sources, back in the 1997-98 at Ajay Jadeja’s house, Tendulkar cooked Baingan Bharta for his entire team.
He is also a big time admirer of delights of the sea, especially crabs.
While many regard it as an acquired taste, Sachin Tendulkar happens to be a big fan of Japanese cuisine too. He enjoys sushi and sashimi and is credited for having introduced Suresh Raina to Japanese food.
Meanwhile, the batting maestro on Thursday tweeted a picture where he is seen enjoying breakfast with his wife Anjali and their two kids, Arjun and Sara. “Happy New Year! Breakfast at Chaar Dukaan, Mussoorie. Had amazing bun omelette and parathas with dahi n pickle.â€
Sachin Tendulkar co-owns two restaurants in partnership with Sanjay Narang of Mars Restaurants – Tendulkar’s in Mumbai and Sachin’s in Mumbai & Bangalore. London to him is a great foodie destination where one can smack his lip’s over an array of cuisines.
Tendulkar, who bid an emotional farewell after playing his 200th and final Test against the West Indies in Mumbai in November, 2013 has since been in the news, pioneering several causes.
A Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha, Tendulkar led a massive support campaign for controversial boxer Sarita Devi and actively participated in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Clean India Campaign”. The Bharat Ratna awardee also released his autobiography ‘Playing It My Way’ in November 2014.