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Cook Off with Sanjeev Kapoor at MasterChef India 2 videos

Alka Keswani — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:18:57 +0000

As promised in previous post, here are some exclusive videos that I would like to share with you all. These videos are about the event ‘Cook-off with Sanjeev Kapoor’ on MasterChef India Season 2, sets. Kindly note that the real cook Off challenge that is going to be aired on Christmas weekend will be different. This was more of fun than a challenge, where not only the top 5 contestants enjoyed the thrill of cooking along Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, we, the spectators had a blast watching the Chef SK cook, while Chefs Vikas Khanna and Chef Kunal Kapoor guided and motivated the contestants to give their best shot. Video 1: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor talking with silly me (Please Ignore the astonished tone of mine, I was trembling with excitement!), before the challenge took off ! Video 2:Chef Sanjeev Kapoor kick starting the’ Cook off challenge’. He cooked the Chicken flower dumplings, with amazing speed! Video 3 : Chef Sanjeev Kapoor making the Spiced Fish sauce dip for Cook Off challenge. Video 4: Catch the glimpses of the four contestants facing the Cook Off challenge.Watch the Judges having fun while tasting and talking about the dish! This is my favorite one, and Hubby dear slogged hard to edit this one (Thanks dear,You are undoubtedly my BETTER half ;-)) That’s all friends, I hope you enjoyed a virtual visit to the sets of MasterChef India .

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Cook- off with Sanjeev Kapoor on sets of MasterChefIndia 2

Alka Keswani — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:30:58 +0000

When dreams turn into reality, how does it feels? Surreal…absolutely Surreal! When I started Food blogging, I was inspired (And I bet thousands of you, are) by The Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. His Cookery show on Sunday was the most awaited show to be aired on Satellite Tv. I used to dream of meeting him someday, to watch him cook in real, to taste the food that he cooked, to ask him the tips, to hear him, to talk to him…putting it simply, I was obsessed ! But the reality always hit hard and brushing asides the dreams, I used to head over to my kitchen, to cook the daily meal. Little did I knew, then, that destiny was planning something else for me 🙂 So when yesterday, Swati Sharma from StarPlus, sent me an Invitation to visit and experience a prelude to ‘Cook-Off with Sanjeev Kapoor’ where the top five ‘Zaykebaaz’ of MasterChef India 2 will recreate a dish made by Sanjeev Kapoor, on sets of MC India 2, I was skeptical of the genuineness of the email. Some assurance by her that it was for real, and later on a totally unexpected Message from Chef Kunal Kapoor, confirming it (Silly me, I wrote him my doubts and the great guy that he is, he actually responded …Thanks a ton sir !) I began a Déjà Vu kind of journey towards RK studio ( Here is my previous experience on MC sets). There were some people from print media, News channels etc, and as we were waiting for the proceedings to began, Chef Kunal Kapoor and Chef Vikas Khanna arrived. It was a pleasure meeting them again and interacting with them on one to one basis. These guys, I tell you, are so friendly; they make you feel so comfortable with their talks and jokes. After we moved around the sets of MC India 2, both the chefs were ready to face questions from media. We were so engrossed in their talks, we didn’t realized that it was time to welcome the Top Five Contestants or Zaykebaaz, viz; Rajendra, Joseph, Shipra, Vijaylakshmi and Shazia. There were two special guests too, Riddhi Dogra and Raqesh Vashisth of Maryada-Lekin Kab Tak fame who arrived along with the special Guest… The Chef Sanjeev Kapoor ! I WAS TONGUE-TIED!!! The Chef SK, addressing us, replying to our queries, sharing laughs and preparing for a ‘Cook Off challenge’, chopping herbs, giving instructions of the ‘Zaykebaaz’, and in between, answering my silly questions 😉 The cook off challenge (Please note, this is was not the actual cook off that will appear on TV this weekend) Quick snack of minced chicken, mixed with herbs and coated with soaked rice, steamed in a bamboo basket served with a fantastic dip of Fish sauce, honey, chilies, chives etc. It was fun watching the Zaykebaz trying to match the skills and speed of SK. The Chefs took turns to taste the snacks one by one, commenting on the taste and textures. Finally we all got to taste what Chef Sanjeev kapoor and the top five contestants cooked….. Simple, innovative, quick to fix and with balanced flavors, the Kebabs coated with rice, when steamed gave an amazing look to the snack..and of course the dip also looked and tasted fabulous. The Porcupine-y Kebabs (going by the looks) cooked by SK..and yeah, I got to taste these..Yayyy (*evil grin*) And amongst all this, do you know how much stressed out were the Masterchef judges ?? Take a look 😉 Some more rounds of Sound bytes, Radio bytes, clicking pictures with Chefs and contestants, continued for a long time and what was remarkable, that all the four Chefs were happily answering queries, sharing tips and posing for the pictures. The whole atmosphere appeared as if there was a family function being held…people sitting in groups, chit chatting, laughing and giggling, the photographers (From Star Tv and many other news channels and also many from print media) busy with their cameras plotted on tripods, trying to capture everything worth its salt ;-). And guess who was was very happy to listen the funny and nostalgic stories of Chef Kunal ? Or grinning at the tips received on baking and cooking from Chef Sanjeev Kapoor while chatting with him ?..Of course, yours truly !!! Witty Chef Kunal digging jokes at Chef Ajay Shazia, being unwell, came in late When Chefs were busy with media people, I got an excellent opportunity to have a hearty conversation with Rajendra Mane and Shazia. Their enthusiasm was infectious and their experiences, very inspiring! The atmosphere was so relaxed; it felt as we were chatting with friends. Talking about their past, their family, kids, their future plans, their dream projects etc, we didn’t realized that it was already the time to bid goodbye to lovely team of Masterchef India 2, the Chef Judges, contestants, the RK studio..*sigh* I was happy that I have lived yet another dream! Feeling contented and Blessed! Update: Watch here the Videos of the ‘Cook-Off with Sanjeev Kapoor’

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Black chickpeas in gravy And an interesting news for Mumbaikars

Alka Keswani — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:40:51 +0000

After enjoying a relaxing vacation of my baby, from school, the life is back on routine tracks. The hectic mornings are back in fashion and the Summer blues paved the way for Monsoon Grey (s). The weather is turning as beautiful as one can wish for, with misty mornings, cloudy sky, drizzling rains with intermittent thunder showers…a perfect season to indulge in fried delicacies, like Samosa, Pakora (Bhaji) or Choley Bhaturey ……well we chose the last one, and ended up relishing bhatura with kala chana/Black chickpeas in gravy, instead of regular Kabuli chana. Print Black chickpeas Curry Rating 5.0 from 1 reviews Finger licking curry made from nutritious black chickpeas. Ingredients Black Chickpeas or kala chana 200 gm Onions 2 large Tomatoes 2 Garlic 8-10 cloves Ginger Green chillies 3 (or as per need) Garam masala powder ½ tsp Salt Turmeric powder Red chilly powder Chana Masala powder ¼ tsp ( optional) Oil 2 tspn or more Method Wash and soak chickpeas for at least 7 hrs. Use these as such or let these sprout for a day or so. Boil them with salt, till half cooked.But if you are using sprouted Black chickpeas, then skip boiling these separately as the sprouted chickpeas get cooked fast even if cooked along with gravy. In a pressure cooker, pour some oil and fry onion till brown in colour Cool and grind fried onions along with ginger, garlic, chillies and tomatoes. Now pour this mixture again in pressure cooker , add some salt(remember there is already some amount of salt in chickpeas), garam masala powder, chana masala(optional) and fry it for 2-3 minutes, or till the oil starts separating out. Now add half boiled chana and Bhuno it further for about 5 min. Add some water,close lid of cooker and wait till 3-5 whistles. Do not worry as the black chickpeas are thick skinned, so there is hardly any risk of mushy surprises . Adjust the consistency of gravy , it should be not too watery, nor too dense.Enjoy with roti, rice or Bhature. 2.2.1 And now here comes and interesting info…. Remember my post on “Wanna be on National Tv” ? Well here are some other details for all of you who wish to showcase their culinary powers on a television show. Auditions for MASTERCHEF INDIA in MUMBAI (To be aired on Starplus) from Thrusday 24th June till Saturday 26th June … ALL DAY !!! Just get food prepared from home , 2 photographs and an Id proof. TIMINGS :- 11am to 7 pm ADDRESS – COLOSCEUM MEDIA PVT LTD, 105 – 110 , Sangeet Plaza, Marol Maroshi Road , Near Marol Fire Brigade , Andheri East, Mumbai – 59 Phone – 9820125231 Do check out..who knows you might turn out to be a Master Chef !

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Wanna Be on National TV?

Alka Keswani — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:47:52 +0000

Few days back, me and some other food Bloggers got an Email from a production house who makes Television Shows.They are going to be shooting a cooking competition for Chefs all over India , which is supposed to be aired on a popular National channel. As per Mr Omkar, who contacted us, the auditions are going on for Mumbai right now. So all those wannabe chefs (and not professional ones), don your apron and chef’s cap , and get in touch with Mr Omkar .Once confirmed , you will be contacted for an Audition and then will be purely judged and selected on the basis of your cooking talent by their professional chefs. Interested candidates can revert back with their phone numbers. Do give it a shot, and feel free to spread the word. Get in touch with Mr Omkar at catchpsysin@gmail.comfor further information , or in case of any difficulty in establishing contact, do write to me at, Sindhirasoi@gmail.com Wishing you Luck ! Go chase your Dreams ! Disclaimer: We are not directly associated with this production house. The contents of this post are based on information provided via Email and some of the bloggers had actually been there for Auditions. But SindhiRasoi.com is no way to be held responsible in case of any issues or misconduct. On another note, Here’s something refreshing for your eyes and taste buds to beat the heat of Summer.Check out my latest post on Beyondcurries for this refreshing summer Cooler ...The Green Lady , a heady mixture of Khus Syrup and lemonade, a recipe by Sanjeev Kapoor.

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