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.
Chef Vikram Vij Shares his Restaurant menu’s Star item the ‘ Savory Raw Jackfruit’ Recipe with DARPAN readers Raw jackfruit is cooked and eaten as part of a vegetarian meal, whereas…
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A traditional Kerala dish that makes a great side for rotis, pooris, and rice. INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups winter melon, peeled 1 ½ cups pumpkin, peeled 1 cup zucchini ½ cup string beans ½ cup french…
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 1/2 cups of pumpkin or butternut squash (cut into 3/4-inch cubes and has been peeled & seeded) ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds 8 curry leaves 2 small red…
