Celebrated chef, restaurateur, and television personality Vikram Vij is renowned for redefining Indian cuisine in Canada and beyond. Trained in Austria and seasoned at world-class establishments, he opened Vij’s in 1994 in Vancouver, blending bold innovation with deep-rooted tradition.
Known for his signature hospitality — often greeting guests with a cup of chai — Chef Vij has earned global acclaim, multiple Michelin Bib Gourmand honours, and a Lifetime Achievement Award. For DARPAN, he handpicked these recipes from his new 2025 cookbook, My New Indian Kitchen, showcasing his ever-evolving culinary artistry.
A believer in the “swasth raho-mast raho” philosophy, Ritu Khemka is a true proponent of healthy living and healthy eating. A simple desire to document her recipes to pass them on to her daughters as her legacy, blossomed into a passion and a popular food blog.
A truly unique dish which is a must try bursting with the crunchiness of papadums and flavourful spices it won't fail to impress your family and friends.
With almost 23 years in the culinary field, he began at IIAS Darjeeling, later joining Carlson Rezidor. Specializing in Indian cuisine and boasting diverse kitchen skills, he's worked with renowned hotel chains like RHG, ITC, and Radisson.
