Dr Izhar Khan, who is a renal consultant in Aberdeen, has won the prestigious 21st Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championships

Delighted with the win, Dr Khan said: "I achieved my aim to win and take the Golden Spurtle to the Granite City. I started eating porridge seven years ago. It is simple, versatile, healthy and very affordable."

"I am traditional by nature and like the ritual of making porridge. It sets you up for the day."

He puts the win down to the essential utensil called the spurtle. Dr Khan explained that he was grateful to one of his patients, who crafted his spurtle for him. So fond is he of his daily oatmeal dish, Dr Khan takes his oatmeal with him when he goes on holiday.

The crucial moment is just when the porridge is boiling and you add the salt. He believes there is a delicate balance between porridge that is too soft and porridge that is al dente.

With a hectic schedule, Dr Khan makes porridge for his family at the weekend, with his wife Nino, owner of successful curry sauce business 'Nino's Masala' cooking the dish during the week.

Listen to Dr. Khan's perfect porridge recipe below