A new spin on traditional appies served at wedding events
Chef extraordinaire Abhishek Roy shares an innovative, unique dish that will have your guests buzzing during the reception. His advice, “step outside of the box and think about incorporating new dishes” that will not only be a surprise for your guests, but they get the opportunity [...]
By Renu Singh
With wedding season quickly approaching, brides and grooms are looking for the next ultimate cocktail to serve at their wedding receptions. The Keefer Bar is a Vancouver hot spot offering a funky, fresh cocktail menu. Known for its specially crafted drinks sourced from local Chinatown markets and herbalists, Keefer’s bartenders/mixologists create cocktails from [...]
Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala, the dynamic husband-wife team of award-winning Vij’s and Rangoli Restaurants, dish on some of their favourite, signature recipes from Vij’s for Darpan readers.
Marinated Lamb Popsicles with Fenugreek Cream Curry
This is our signature dish at Vij’s – probably our most famous and most popular. The size of the lamb popsicles will [...]
Finding fresh food that is locally grown, organic and in season can be difficult, especially during the winter months. During a recent trip to the Abbotsford Farm and Country Market, we came across a great variety of fresh and flavourful local treats that make it easy to eat in season.
Oyster Mushrooms
These mushrooms have been used [...]
OLAN
A mildly flavored side dish cooked in coconut milk. Quite similar to Thailand’s famous coconut milk soup, Olan is delicious with steamed rice.
INGREDIENTS
3 cups black-eyed beans
1 cup cubed winter melon
½ cup string beans, 1” pieces
3-4 green chillies, slit
½ cup coconut milk
½ teaspoon cumin powder
SEASONING
2 teaspoons coconut oil
chopped curry leaves
salt to taste
PREPARATION
1. Soak the [...]
Was Nanak Foods a business that you started? How and when did you get involved with the company?
Vineet and I started Nanak Foods together in 1997. After doing research, we found that there was a void in the local market for Indian dairy products. We both took a trip to India to learn the process [...]
Chocolate Ginger Rice Pudding
Ingredients
• 5 cups whole milk
• 2/3 cup Arborio rice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 medium orange)
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine the [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
9 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped, divided
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
½ cup mango puree (from 1 mango)
For rolling
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Mango powder
Toasted finely shredded unsweetened coconut
Chopped almonds or pistachios
PREPARATION
Bring cream to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm, 10 minutes.
Stir curry powder into hot cream [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 1/2 cups of pumpkin or butternut squash (cut into 3/4-inch cubes and has been peeled & seeded)
½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
8 curry leaves
2 small red onions, cut into 1/3-inch wedges
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
3 red chilies
¾ cup unsalted roasted cashews
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds fresh sea scallops, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 large egg yolks
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons dry mustard
1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ cups Japanese breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil
PREPARATION
Mix first ten ingredients and 1 1/2 cups panko in large bowl [...]
