Chef Gurjyote Sethi is an internationally trained culinary expert with over 25 years of experience across premier hospitality brands like Taj, Marriott, and Fairmont. A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi, he’s cooked for dignitaries including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian ministers. After honing his craft globally, he founded GJ’s Kitchen in Vancouver. Chef Sethi has been featured on CTV, Global BC, Spice Radio, and Red FM, and is celebrated for blending traditional Indian flavors with global cuisine. His culinary excellence is reflected in glowing reviews across media, food blogs, and social platforms.
Enjoy a recipe that is not only filled with sweetness this Diwali but also pairs 2 cultures bringing together the much loved dessert the classic cheesecake and the Indian mithai Gulab Jamun.
Notably, he achieved recognition as the Winner of Season 1 Episode 4 of the show "Chefs Vs Wild" on Hulu and Disney+. With a deep-rooted love for regional Indian cuisine, Tushar has effectively broadened the scope of his culinary offerings throughout British Columbia, making the authentic flavours of India accessible to a diverse range of diners.
You have had lentils growing up in a South Asian home with rice or roti as a staple but you haven't had lentils sauteed in Bengali 5 spice. Try lentils done this way today.
For all those who have tried fish various ways whether curried, fried, salted, or in any other way then this Bengali Sablefish recipe is a must try by Chef Tushar Tondvalkar. It is not only infused with spices and exotic flavours but brings out the taste of fish like never before.
If you enjoy soups this chickpea stew is a must try. Filled with flavourful herbs and spices and the goodness of tomotoes and lots of protein. The stew as a whole is a satisyfing meal
