Baldeep Singh & Kanwardeep Ahluwalia, founders and head chefs at Sirka Gourmet Takeout, are the driving forces behind the restaurant’s success in Surrey. Baldeep, a first-generation chef, believes in merging traditional techniques with creative flair, while Kanwardeep views cooking as both an art and a science.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding ingredients and infusing each dish with personal expression. Together, they create a unique dining experience where food is not just a meal but an art form that reflects their passion and creativity.
There is a wonderful tale behind this royal dessert. Scholars trace its creation centuries ago to a marriage alliance between the royal kingdoms of Krishnanagar and Burdwan, two areas within West Bengal.
Chena poda (baked cottage cheese) is a sweet dish from the state of Orissa, India. The literal meaning of chena poda is burnt cheese; chena is cottage cheese and poda means burnt.
In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine the milk, rice, sugar, ginger and orange zest. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the bean to the saucepan
Ingredients:1 cantaloupe, seeded and pulp scooped out 5 or 6 fresh mint leaves 1 Tb honey pinch of cayenne pepper or sliced red chilli pepper 1 cup plain yogurt and milk/soy milk