National

Don't Be Shy Of Bringing Our Food Into The Mainstream: Canada-Based Indian Chef Joe Thottungal

Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 Jul, 2018 10:29 PM

Thrissur-born Joe Thottungal, who is currently the Executive Chef at Ottawa's Coconut Lagoon, says Indian chefs are the true ambassadors of the country's food and should not shy away from promoting it in the mainstream.

"I always focus and promote varied regional cuisine of India. I feel that all Indian chefs are the best ambassador of Indian food and we should not be shy to bring out our meals to the mainstream," Thottungal told IANS in an e-mail.

"Promoting each region is a new way of exposing our hidden cuisine to the world and once people are hooked to the food then they tend to travel and visit these regions and my culinary tours to Kerala is the best example," he added.

A Gold & Silver medal winner of Gold Medal Plates- Canada's highest culinary honour in 2016 and 2017, Thottungal is on two day visit to Crowne Plaza Today Okhla in the capital On July 6 and July 7 for series of culinary events like Colours of Curry, Southern Spice Trail and Dinnee Buffet for the public.

So how has the food and beverage sector in India evolved over the years?

"In the last 20 years, I have noticed lot of changes in food and beverage field in India. People are eating out more, pairing beverages with food and eating healthy," he said.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

15 People Injured, 3 Critically, After Explosion At Mississauga's 'Bombay Bhel' Restaurant

Peel Region police say "two suspects attended the scene," detonated the devices and fled the scene.

15 People Injured, 3 Critically, After Explosion At Mississauga's 'Bombay Bhel' Restaurant

Dismay, Disbelief After Late-May Newfoundland Snowstorm: 'Why? Why? Why?'

A late-spring storm that buried cars in snow and closed a slew of schools in Newfoundland was prompting dismay — and disbelief — from residents along the island's northeast coast Thursday.

Dismay, Disbelief After Late-May Newfoundland Snowstorm: 'Why? Why? Why?'

U.S. President Donald Trump Says Canada And Mexico Are 'Spoiled' And Difficult To Deal With

Canadian officials are playing down the typically bombastic comments, insisting progress is still being made — particularly on the pivotal issue of automobiles — towards a deal that will be mutually beneficial to all three countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump Says Canada And Mexico Are 'Spoiled' And Difficult To Deal With

B.C. Firefighters Tackling New Wildfires Near Kamloops And Lillooet

The BC Wildfire Service says crews and aircraft are tackling a wildfire measuring about 50 hectares about 55 kilometres northwest of Kamloops and producing smoke that is visible in several communities in the region.

B.C. Firefighters Tackling New Wildfires Near Kamloops And Lillooet

Ontario Election: NDP, Tories Tied At 37 Per Cent Support, New Poll Suggests; Liberals Trail At 21

The New Democrats have the same 37 per cent voter support as the Progressive Conservatives even though most people believe the Tories will win the Ontario election come June 7, a new poll suggests.

Ontario Election: NDP, Tories Tied At 37 Per Cent Support, New Poll Suggests; Liberals Trail At 21

Ahmed Hussen On Hot Seat Over Spike In Asylum Seekers Crossing Border Illegally

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen will be on the hot seat today as the Opposition ramps up political pressure on government to do more to address the influx of asylum seekers illegally crossing into the country from the United States.