Exclusive Interview | Chef Tijo Thomas, Executive Chef, Taj Corbett Resort & Spa

Exclusive Interview | Chef Tijo Thomas, Executive Chef, Taj Corbett Resort & Spa
The world of kitchens boasts its own array of superstitions and endearing traditions. A standout belief involves stirring dishes counterclockwise, believed by some to bring misfortune. While I approach these with light-heartedness, they contribute to the vibrant mosaic of kitchen culture.
Read More

Exclusive Interview | Chef Mani Mohan Pathak, Executive Chef, Pilibhit House - IHCL SeleQtions

Exclusive Interview | Chef Mani Mohan Pathak, Executive Chef, Pilibhit House - IHCL SeleQtions

One more memory I’d like to share is from my home kitchen. It was probably the first time I was cooking bhindi. My mother had kept diced bhindi for making Bhujiya. As she got busy with other work, I promptly stepped in and asked if I may sauté the okra. Her positive response made me very happy and I started cooking immediately only to realise something was wrong. The okra turned out to be very sticky. Baffled, I asked my mother why that happened, and she smiled and asked if I had washed it? Well, not only had I washed it twice, I had done it after it was cut!

Read More