Author: Chef Davinder Kumar

A connoisseur in the art of cooking, a perfectionist to the core, a strict disciplinarian, and a true leader, Chef Davinder Kumar – Chef DK for close friends, colleagues & associates – has played a key role in bringing the chef’s profession and the artists behind it recognition and rewards. Chef DK has played a vital role in promoting Indian cuisine globally. A national tourism award winner himself, he was the master brain behind the most popular annual Chef Awards, the mega annual event of ICF into a brand over the years.

Sweet Reflections: Sugar, Celebration, and Conscious Choices

Sweet Reflections: Sugar, Celebration, and Conscious Choices. Reflecting on post-Diwali sugar consumption and detox.

Aloo Jeera Pancakes

Chef DK’s Recipes Aloo Jeera Pancakes If you don’t like your pancakes sweet, we have got you the perfect recipe. A hint of Indian combined with healthy ingredients, this easy recipe is your perfect breakfast mantra. FOR PANCAKE 2 tbsp Olive oil ½ tsp Roasted cumin 1 cup Potato (boiled, mashed and cooled) ½ tsp […]

Compressed Watermelon, Arugula, Goat Cheese, and Candied Walnuts

Chef DK’s Recipes Compressed Watermelon, Arugula, Goat Cheese, and Candied Walnuts 3 nos Watermelon Medallions (½ inch thick, 2 inch in diameter) 100 g Baby arugula 8-10 leaves Fresh mint (chopped ) 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp Fresh lemon juice Seasoning-To-taste 60 g Crumbled goat cheese 15 g Walnut A dash Balsamic […]

Spinach and Olive Stuffed Chicken, Masala Quinoa, Bellpepper Makhani

Chef DK’s Recipes Spinach and Olive Stuffed Chicken, Masala Quinoa, Bellpepper Makhani 180 g Chicken Breast 75 g Chicken Mince (Fine) 1 tsp Sundried Tomato (Chopped) 1 tsp Black & Green Olive (Chopped) 1 pinch Garam Masala 1 tsp Processed Cheese (Grated) 1/2 tsp Green Chilli (Deseeded & Chopped) Salt & Pepper – To taste […]

House Cured Pancetta, Chicken Rotolo, Spiced Root Vegetables, Port Wine Jus

Chef DK’s Recipes House Cured Pancetta, Chicken Rotolo, Spiced Root Vegetables, Port Wine Jus For Chicken Rotolo 180 g Chicken leg 1 tbsp Olive oil 1/2 tsp Garlic(chopped) 1 pinch Thyme 1 tsp Mustard paste Salt–to-taste Crush pepper–to-taste 3-4 nos Spinach leaves (blanched) 15-20 g Pancetta (thinly sliced) For Spiced Vegetable 20 ml Olive oil […]

Shikampuri kebab

Chef DK’s Recipes Shikampuri kebab Kebab 150 g Lamb chunk (from the leg) 30 g Channa dal (split gram) 2 nos Green chilli (whole) 2 nos Black cardamom 2 nos Bay leaves 1 nos Cinnamon stick 6 nos Cloves 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp Yellow chilli powder 1/2 tsp Garam masala 1/2 tsp […]

Artichoke, Buttersquash & Goat cheese Cappeloni; Red Pepper Aioli, Pea Puree, Olive Dust

Chef DK’s Recipes Artichoke, Buttersquash & Goat cheese Cappeloni; Red Pepper Aioli, Pea Puree, Olive Dust Pasta Dough 200 g Refined flour 2 nos Eggs 1 tsp Spinach Puree 1 tbsp Semolina Salt-to taste For Stuffing 1 tbsp Oil 1/2 tsp Garlic 60 g Butter squash 30 g Artichokes(chopped) Salt & Pepper to taste 15 […]

Millets & Green Gram Kebab

Chef DK’s Recipes Millets & Green Gram Kebab PAPAYA RELISH 1/2 tsp Oil 1 pinch Nigella Seeds 1 pinch Fennel seeds 50 g Raw Papaya (thinly sliced) 100 ml Water 80 g Sugar 1 pinch Salt 1 tbsp Lemon Juice BEETROOT CHUTNEY 1 tsp Oil 1 pinch Cumin 2 g Cinnamon sticks 1 tsp Dal […]