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.
Rose & Almond Ice-Cream This light rose flavoured creamy ice-cream is deceptively easy to make. Ingredients 2 ½ cups milk 1 tbsp corn flour 5 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup fresh cream 8 to 10 red rose petals 2…
Rocky Road Ice Cream An American innovation, this flavour gets its name from the crunchy almonds, walnuts and chewy marshmallows that add a deliciously unusual element to the otherwise smooth texture…
