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Celebrity Chef: Keshav and Marjorie
Thu, June 19 2008
Keshav and Marjorie
Restaurant: House
Signature Dish: Dosa, which is a South Indian crepe, it is served with sambar (vegetable stew), coconut and tomato chutney. "We have also recently started Hopper Wednesday," says Marjorie. "You get an egg hopper and a plain hopper with your choice of curry and onion sambol." Training: Keshav has trained in various restaurants in both India and Canada. Marjorie comes from a family of chefs. "My father is a popular chef in Trinidad. He taught me everything I know."
Favorite Fast Food: Neither Keshav nor Marjorie indulge in fast food. "We love to eat the Dosas from here. There is nowhere else we would rather eat," says Keshav. Years in the Industry: Marjorie has been in the industry for five years while Kesahv has cooked for 20 years.
Defining Dining in Vancouver:"Vancouver is a diner’s paradise," says Marjorie, "because it has a great selection of ethnic food from around the world." Home Cooking Tip: Balancing flavour, they both agree. Secret Recipe . . . Ingredients: 2 cups urudhal (white lentil) A hand full of chopped onions Spring of chopped curry leaves A teaspoon of cummin A teaspoon of chopped green chili’s A teaspoon of shredded ginger Method:
Blend it with very little water to a thick consistency Add rest of ingredients Mold into the shape of a donut Deep fry to a golden brown Eat with chutney of your choice Serves approximately 6-7 people
Table for Two? Restaurant Name: House of Dosas Address: 1391 Kingsway
Hours: Everyday 12:00pm-10:00pm except Wednesday 5:00pm-10:00pm Phone: 604.875.1283 Tell us what you think
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