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.
Misal Pao is packed with protein with beansprouts and the finest of Indian spices. It is a dish you wanna try your hands at especially if you been wanting to feed your children veggies forever.
Misal Pao is packed with protein with beansprouts and the finest of Indian spices. It is a dish you wanna try your hands at especially if you been wanting to feed your children veggies forever.
Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Rohit Ghai is hailed as one of the UK’s most creative and accomplished Indian chefs. Chef Ghai began his international career working with Michelin-starred restaurant Benares in London in 2008.
Harpal Singh Sokhi is a celebrity chef from India. Also known as the “Energy Chef of India”, he is now a “Dancing Chef Of India”. Chef Sokhi anchored Grand Trunk Rasoi Season 1, he also started his fine-dine restaurant Karigiri in Noida, New Delhi, and one of the largest clubs in the country, club D’Neo at Jalandhar, Punjab.
Lachha Rabari is the perfect dessert to enjoy during Vaisakhi time. It is infused with saffron, sugar, rose water, and the richness of milk. You may have tried Rabari before but not one done this way. Try it today.
Kadhi Methi Pakoda is a whole new way of enjoying Kadhi. It is made with lots of different spices to give the dish not only great taste and aroma but keep your taste buds coming back for more. A perfect way to enjoy Vaisakhi with some Punjabi Kadhi Methi Pakoda when served with hot rice.
