Just wanted to thank you, and your team again for helping make that big party a success. The food was delicious, as usual, and absolutely everyone commented how superb it was. In addition to the food, Raj and Dilip took such good care of our guests - I don't know how Raj managed to make [...]
Published Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 5:57PM EST GLOBE & MAIL When Shaffeen Jamal first offered tiffins at his Granville Island food counter Curry 2 U, many customers had never heard of a tiffin before. Nine years later, Mr. Jamal is selling up to 300 of the Indian-style lunches boxed in multitiered stainless steel containers a day, [...]
As Seen in MACLEANS Magazine Dec, 2010 Tiffin arrived just before lunch time in a Honda Fit. The three containers, packed in a thermal bag, were still warm to the touch. There was hot aloo gobi (a potato and cauliflower curry sprinkled with fresh coriander), a flatbread called paratha, and two cardamom-coconut pancakes. All the [...]
As you all know I love Food. Hot Summer nights make eating curry a little difficult. I picked up this recipe from a friend two summers ago when I visited her in New York. For Burgers you can make your own or use your favorite ready made. I usually pick up my burgers from Mike at Tenderland [...]
When I get lazy and want to a quick, healthy, delicious and oh-so-simple snack, the corn bhel rules the list as an all time favorite. Preparation Time : 15 mins. Cooking Time : 5 mins. Serves 4. Ingredients 1½ cups boiled tender corn kernels 2 medium potatoes, boiled and cut into cubes 1 teaspoon cumin seeds [...]
The spice tin contents: Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, curry powder, turmeric, salt, whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks) These are the basic requirements for Indian cooking.
Paneer Vegetable Kebabs I love Paneer (Indian cheese). It's a great source of protein and makes a change from the usual beef or chicken kebabs. The recipe below is one of my favorites, it's one my mother passed my way. As always, I made some minor changes to make it easier for the home. I [...]
Makes 8 Roti Wraps Summer is a time for light meals. I usually find that the heat always reduces my appetite. This recipe is a simple twenty minute process so we can enjoy the long summer evenings. Personally I enjoy this with some shredded cheese and hot garlic chili sauce. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil [...]
Popular in India, the tiered metal containers can pack curry takeout or a big picnic By Tara Lee (published May 20, 2010) Naresh Shukla is the king of the tiffin in Vancouver’s vibrant Punjabi Market. Shukla, president of Mother India (6632 Main Street), a wholesale, distribution, and retail company, smiles broadly at the [...]