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December 30, 2017 Promotional, Recipes

2 Recipes to try before the end of the year

The year is coming to an end, so let’s make December special! The year-end always brings back memories of the year gone by.. and also a fresh hope for a better future. Food has always been a comforting element all our lives, so why should this time be any different? Let family and friends take the forefront, and celebrate December and the beginning of the new year. Coupled with a few exceptional recipes courtesy Gaurav Chadha, in-house Chef Dr. Oetker India, it is sure to be unforgettable!

Some of these exciting recipes include:

Hawaiian Veggie Burger
Chocolate Mousse

Hawaiian Veggie Burger

Serving: 1

Ingredients:

1 tsp Butter

2 rings canned Pineapple

½ medium Onion, rings

50 (3 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Burger

1 Burger Buns cut horizontally into two halves

1 Lettuce Leaf

1 Veg Burger Patty, deep fried

Directions:

Heat butter in a griddle pan (medium flame). Grill the rings of pineapple and onion until caramelized and there are nice grill marks on both sides.
Spread 1 tbsp burger mayonnaise on each half of burger bun.
On the bottom, half of burger bun place lettuce leaf, followed by burger patty, onion rings, pineapple (a dollop of mayonnaise on pineapple) and top it up with another half of the bun. Serve

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Chocolate Mousse

Serving: 3

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Dr. Oetker FunFoods Dessert Topping Chocolate (30g)

4 tbsp Whipped Cream (60g)

1 tsp Veg Gelatine (5g)

Directions:

Soak gelatine in chilled water for 4-5 minutes then warm on low heat for 1 minute until all the granules melt.
In a bowl, add whipped cream, dessert topping chocolate, gelatine and mix well.
Pour into 3 glasses. Leave in a refrigerator for 30 minutes to set. Serve.

Level: Medium

Preparation time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all in advance

November 29, 2017 Book reviews, Promotional

At the book launch of ‘Buried Seeds’ by Chef Vikas Khanna

I love watching Masterchef India so could not resist this invitation

Chef Vikas Khanna is an award-winning Michelin Starred Indian Chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker, humanitarian and judge of Master Chef India. Buried Seeds is a timeless story of struggle, passion, willpower, failure, and rise. It recreates his childhood, finding comfort in his grandmother’s kitchen and follows the journey of an immigrant enduring overwhelming obstacle and pain in achieving his dreams.

Prof. Dr. Y. G. Tharakan, First Guru of Chef Vikas Khanna & Current Dean, (Le Cordon Bleu School of Hospitality, GD Goenka University said, “A recipe has no soul, you must bring the soul to the recipe, Chef Vikas Khanna has strived hard to learn this art of giving soul to his recipes.”

Chef Vikas Khanna with a fan at the book launch — Chef Vikas Khanna at the book launch

Chef Vikas Khanna launched his biography “Buried Seeds” at GD Goenka University
“The book is all about my journey from Punjab where I grew up, my years in Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal University, where I studied to become a Chef, and thereafter, all ups and downs, I have been through to become what I’m today. My life has been like a seed which had to be buried to grow in to a tree” and so the title of the book.” said Vikas.

Children’s Day 4 special recipes

It is widely believed that children will be the ones shaping the country’s future. This Children’s Day, do a little special something for the young ones. Whip up lip-smacking recipes specially curated by Chef Gaurav Chadha, In-house Chef, Dr. Oetker India in the comfort of your home. Treat your kids and yourself to some delicious food and let your inner child run free!

Following are some fun and yummy recipes for Children’s Day

Marshmallows and Mayonnaise Salad
Burger Pizza
Carrot and Apple Sandwich
Fruity Fun Skewers

Carrot and Apple Sandwich

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 medium Carrot, grated

1 tbsp Raisin

¼ Green Capsicum, deseeded and chopped

90 g (6 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Original

1 medium Apple, grated

30 g (2 tbsp) Seedless Dates, chopped

½ tsp Cinnamon Powder

3 slices Brown Bread

Directions:

For Carrot Spread: In a bowl, add carrot, raisin, capsicum and 3 tbsp mayonnaise. Mix well.
For Apple Spread: In a bowl, add apple, dates, cinnamon powder and remaining mayonnaise. Mix well.
Apply carrot spread on a slice of bread and club it up with another slice of bread.
Apply apple spread on top of the second layer of the bread slice and club it up with another bread slice.
Cut sandwich diagonally into two triangles and serve.

Level: Beginner

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

Burger Pizza

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

½ small Onion, diced

½ Tomato, de-seeded and diced

50 g Paneer, diced

¼ Green Capsicum, de-seeded and diced

¼ tsp Oregano, dry

¼ tsp Red Chilli Flakes

Salt

Black Pepper Powder

60 g (4 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Pasta & Pizza Sauce

1 Focaccia Burger Bun cut horizontally in two halves

100 g Mozzarella, grated

Directions:

In a bowl, add onion, tomato, paneer, capsicum, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and keep it aside.
Preheat oven to 180°C. Spread 2 tbsp each pasta & pizza sauce on each half of burger bun. Place vegetables on both the buns equally and top it up with cheese.
Bake burger for 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts. Put the top half of baked burger bun on top of lower half. Serve Hot

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking Time: 5 Minutes

Fruity Fun Skewers

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 medium Green Apple, cubed

1 Banana, cubed

6 Grapes, seedless

¼ Pineapple, cubed

8-10 Wooden Skewers

90 g (6 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Original

90 g (6 tbsp) Coconut Powder

2 tbsp Colorful Sprinklers

Directions:

Place fruits alternatively on skewers and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Dip fruit skewers firstly in mayonnaise and once coated roll them up in coconut.
Garnish fruit skewers with sprinklers and serve cold.

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Marshmallow & Mayonnaise Salad

Marshmallows and Mayonnaise Salad, Children's Day

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

30 g (2 tbsp) Whipped Cream

60 g (4 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise

3 tsp Coconut Powder

2 tbsp Tooty Fruity

2 slices canned Pineapple, cubed

5-6 Marshmallows, cubed

5-6 Cherries

1 tbsp each Almond and Cashewnuts, chopped

Directions:

For Salad Dressing: In a bowl, add cream, mayonnaise and coconut powder. Gently mix it together.
Add tooty fruity, pineapple, marshmallow, cherries and nuts in the above dressing. Mix well and serve cold.

Level: Beginner

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Happy Children’s Day

November 3, 2017 Promotional

Dr Bubbles expands its business

Dr. Bubbles – Chai Specialist expands its business

Launched new stores in Maharashtra and Gujarat to get foodies hooked on the Taiwanese Beverage – Bubble-Tea

30-Oct-17, Mumbai: Founded in 2015, Dr. Bubbles introduced authentic Taiwanese Bubble Tea in India and has received a good response since its inception. Bubble Tea is the name given to refreshing flavored fruit teas and milk teas served here is ice-cold or piping hot with cherry natural tapioca balls.

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Earlier, Dr. Bubbles had only 3 stores in Mumbai; 2 located at Bandra Hill Road and Carter Road and 1 at Phoenix Market City, Kurla.

Now, to cater to the market demand, Dr. Bubbles has launched 6 additional stores in Mumbai (Kemps Corner, Ghatkopar, Seawoods, Vashi, and 2 outlets at Thane),

3 in Surat (Vesu, Varacha, and Katargram) and 1 each in Amravati, Nasik, and Indore through the franchisee route.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Adnan Sarkar, Founder, Dr. Bubbles said,

“We are extremely happy to announce our business expansion which will help us to cater to the demand of customers across Western, Central and Harbor Line. We have not only expanded our business but have also introduced some more flavors which can get foodies hooked on to the Taiwanese Beverage – Bubble-Tea”

“The product is unique. Coming up with stores is the best way we can cater to the demand of customers and on the other hand, this also helps people to start-up their own business with limited capital. With this, Employment opportunities are generated and also Products are made available to the end consumers through proper channels” he added.

The brand now also has plans to expand its presence across many states in India and scale up to 100 stores in a year. Hyderabad, Nagpur, Bhopal, and Cochin are the upcoming locations.