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.
Yellow Dal Tadka A very tasty yet simple traditional dal with seasoning which will be a great combination with Palak Puri, any Indian breads or rice of your choice. Dal – Ingredients 1/2…
This delicious dish is best served with sambhar, rasam and papad. INGREDIENTS Bunch of string beans, cubed (or black chick peas) 3 tablespoons cooking oil or coconut oil 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds ½…
A very popular dish for vegetarian people in Bengal. Ingredients For Cake ½ cup of Bengal gram 1 pinch of turmeric Salt to taste 2 Tbsp of oil 1/8 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp of ginger paste Preparation Soak…
