Chef’s Corner

Name three food items which are a perfect combination of health and taste?
Soya ginger steamed fish,mango mint smoothie,poached egg on multigrain toast

Tell us three ingredients that make any meal tasty?
For me,a tasty meal requires innovation with herbs or spices; perfection,as far as salt is concerned and dedication,that is,the right cooking method.

Are Puneites open to experimentation with food in your opinion?
Yes,Puneites are go-getters for innovation and variation. They,in general,love trying out new things,except for the few conservative ones. The Pune market is one of the most complex,with diversities of people based here from all over India and abroad.

Insalata di pollo salad
Ingredients:Crisp lettuce 100 grams,Grilled chicken 100 grams,cherry tomatoes 50 grams,olives 10 grams,feta cheese 100 grams,zuccinni 100 grams,bell peppers 100 grams,mushrooms 100 grams,onions 20 grams,baby corn 20 grams,balsamic vinegar 50 grams,pepper 5 grams,salt to taste

Method: Wash lettuce properly. Cut cherry tomatoes into half,pit the olives & cut into halves. Grill the chicken breast separately and cut to jullience,Cut all the vegetables and grill them on the griller. Mix the lettuce with vegetables and cheese. Top with the chicken strips .Add salt pepper & balsamic reduction according to the taste. Serve with garlic toast.