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Kebab aur Sharab, New York; Restaurant of the Day

Kebab aur Sharab’s menu will feature items such as Punjab-inspired dishes including an array of fine kebabs, and long-lost recipes from regions such as Uttar Pradesh, and the spice-rich, seafood-laden state of Kerala. Aslam’s Butter Chicken, inspired by the famous street food vendor, Aslam in old Delhi, is a perfectly tandoor-grilled chicken, crispy and marinated; while the Dori Kebab is a delicious mixture of spices and minced meat prepared using cotton thread to prevent the kebab from falling off the seekh (skewer). This particular galawati (literally means mealt in your mouth) kebab dish was said to have been created for The Nawab of Awadh (rulers who governed the state of Awadh in north India during the 18th and 19th centuries, who belonged to a dynasty of Persian origin).

Marryam H. Reshii: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Marryam H Reshii has been writing about food and lifestyle for the last 30 years. She is the Times of India food critic besides being an independent writer on cuisine and matters gastronomic. She has been working on the Times Food Guide for Delhi for the last several years. In addition, she has done a number of books for the Times Group Books imprint about India’s food scene in terms of best restaurants, notable chefs and pairing food with Scotch whisky! She is also author of the wonderful, Flavor of Spice.

Rashmi Uday Singh: Inspiring Desi of the Day

World Gourmand cookbook Award winning author of 40 food books & TV host Trailblazing author of India’s first city-restaurant guide, and the world’s first vegetarian guide to Paris)
Having trained with the BBC in London, Singh was selected to be Gordon Ramsay’s South India guide and also filmed with Gordon for Channel 4 ‘Great Escapes’. In the highly prestigious chefs competition Netflix series -The Final Table, Rashmi was selected to be the India food critic on the judging panel alongside Hassan Minaj and R. Madhavan.

East Zeast, Liverpool: Restaurant of the Day

Multi Award Winning Indian Restaurant in Liverpool. The Home of Authentic Punjabi Cuisine – Punjabi cuisine is often associated with food from the Punjab region of both India and Pakistan. This Punjabi cuisine has a rich tradition. Distinctively Punjabi cuisine is best known for its rich and buttery flavors along with extensive vegetarian and meat dish choices. We are located opposite the Echo Arena & Next to Jury’s Inn Hotel and Stay bridge Suite Hotel.

Rahul Gomes Pereira: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Rahul Gomes Pereira is called Picu by nearly everyone. He started out as a European chef at the Oberoi group before finding fame with his current employers, Passcode Hospitality. He cooked excellent European food at Passcode’s restaurants but his real success came with the hugely ambitious Jamun, which tries to authentically recreate dishes from every corner of India. After establishing the Delhi Jamun, Picu moved to Goa and opened another Jamun there which is even better than the Delhi original.

House of Dosas, Vancouver: Restaurant of the Day

House of Dosas is a place where you may walk in as a stranger, but when you leave you will always be a part of the House of Dosas family. This is a culinary palace for everyone; this is where we recreate the recipes from the kitchens of South India’s mothers and daughters.

Our fresh ingredients are sourced locally – we believe it is a community that builds communities.

Chef Zahir Khan: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Chef Zahir Khan is the Head Chef at @gupshupnyc. Zahir has worked under well known Indian culinary names like Jiggs Kalra, Chef Moin Qureshi and last few years with Chef Gurpreet Singh at Punjab Grill and now presently at Gramercy Park Hospitality (GupShup & Chote Miya). He has been featured on national television in India such as Discovery Channel, Sahara Samay, Raja Rasoi and Anya Kahaniya on Netflix (season 1, episode 5). Zahir’s cooking techniques are modern but has the traditional influence seen in every Indian household.

Chef Ashfer Biju: Inspiring Desi of the Day

 Ashfer Biju, Executive Chef at Baccarat Hotel New York, is the master orchestrator of an award-winning culinary ensemble. With over 25 years of illustrious culinary expertise, Chef Ashfer Biju’s path, from the opulent kitchens of Hyderabad’s Taj Falaknuma Palace to the refined elegance of New York’s Baccarat Hotel, is a remarkable testament to the fusion of culinary worlds. His gastronomic journey encompasses paradisiacal islands, rich cultural tapestries, and his deep-rooted ties to India, all of which intricately influence his artistry.

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