 Rajeev Janveja
The Taj Mahal Hotel
New Delhi
Dahi ka
Shorba
| Meals are incomplete
without yogurt especially during the hot summer months. Try this for a refreshing change
from plain yogurt. |
Murg
Haveli
Spicy, juicy pieces of chicken served
in a bed of thick curry. One dish you must never miss when eating out in Haveli. |
Achar
Gosht
Mutton and stuffed chillies come
together in a zesty mix! |
Ginger Coconut Drink
A summer cooler, this is a delicious
drink with a dash of lemon. Best when served chilled! |
Aloo
Sultani
One of the more exciting versions of a
potato preparation, this will perk up even the most insipid of meals. |
Kurkuri
Bhindi
The ladyfinger may not be an item of
inspiration, but when fried with gram flour it acquires a remarkable identity! |
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How
did you enter this profession? Who has been your main inspiration?
My passion for cooking inspired me to join this profession.!
What was the first dish you cooked and for whom?
Paneer Bhujia. For my father.
Had you not been a chef, what would you have been?
I would have served the nation by joining the Forces.
What are the qualities essential to be a Master Chef?
Utilisation of all the five senses.
Can you remember a single incident when you goofed up while cooking for a large
gathering? How did you remedy the situation?
In 1989, I represented India at a Food Fest in Switzerland. Prior to the event, I had to
make a requisition for all the equipment I would require to prepare the dishes.
Unfortunately, I forgot to mention the tandoor despite having specified naan as an
accompaniment to all my dishes! So I had no option but to make all the naans in an English
oven. Thankfully, they turned |
