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 real delight for meat lovers, the Butter Chicken Quesadilla brings you a taste of fusion combining flavors of India as well as Mexico. It doesn't get better than exploring two worlds in one dish which is bursting with flavor.
Iced Coffee done differently with lots of milk, cinnamon, cream, and sugar and even flour. It's coffee with a cake feel in your mouth. Try the recipe today.
This decadent chocolate coffee cake will definitely have you coming back for more. It's got layers of chocolate with cream and coffee that make the cake rich, fluffy, and moist making it a perfect go to pair with tea or coffee.
Bread pakora is something we have all tried but never Bread Kunala. A dessert that is rich with cream, honey, breadcrumbs, rose extract, and nuts. Decadent and satisyfing with a buttery flavor that will have you coming back for not just seconds but thirds.
Gud Ka Halwa is loaded with sweetness and nuts. Usually halwa is made with flour but for this one jaggery is the main ingredient with an assortment of nuts.
Jeera aloo is a dish that pairs perfectly with roti and paratha. This delicious Jeera aloo recipe that is packed with all sorts of Indian flavours and will become a staple in your kitchen in no time.
