SHAKEN AND STIRRED BY MICHELIN STAR CHEF VIKAS KHANNA Elsie Gabriel

 

SHAKEN AND STIRRED BY MICHELIN STAR CHEF VIKAS KHANNA

“I am a hard core green juice lover, daily raw juice drinker, and evangelist for the benefits of green juices; and of course Chef Vikas Khanna won me over.”

Says Elsie Gabriel

Its summer time and nothing can be more refreshing than a green cocktail! Meeting the super chef Vikas Khanna was such a delight at the Foodhall Palladium,Mumbai, where he churned out some amazing cool concoctions for the summer time.

I am a hard core green juice lover, daily raw juice drinker, and evangelist for the benefits of green juices; and of course Chef Khanna won me over. What more, the Foodhall offers so many fresh greens that you just want to indulge in a cleansing routine and good fresh raw food. I shopped a whole basket full of micro greens!!

 To add to this excitement the suave Michelin-star chef launched the book ‘Shaken and Stirred’ that is his brilliant gift to all those who love good old fresh liquids for the soul. Demonstrating his exceptional mixology skills, Chef Vikas showed the fascinated audience how to make mocktails, My favourites were Lime to Lemons and Green Machine. With the Green Machine, I know am gonna lose a few pounds and that makes it my favourite. He takes the  refreshing and hydrating juice blending scenario to a whole new level. He  is absolutely world class and let me tell you a secret –his best two ingredients that he uses for any of his culinary preparations are— laughter and love! Yes you guessed it right, he elevates food to a sublime state where his finale is a offering of so much adoration. No wonder he is loved the world over.

This book Shaken and Stirred is a dazzling collection of non-alcoholic drinks. From delicious teas to refreshing slushes and classic drinks, Vikas guides his readers on how to create unique and exquisite drinks that would keep guests satisfied and have them coming back for more.I love the way he uses fresh garden ingredients, a good closeby source easily available to people right in the back yard or store near you.

“I’m touched by the love and  affection and this is exactly what keeps my quest for undiscovered flavors. The versatile recipes in Shaken and Stirred allow you to play with your imagination, while keeping the pure flavor and wholesome goodness of the ingredients intact,”said an elated Vikas Khanna.

Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Vikas Khanna runs the upscale restaurant Junoon in Manhattan. Having started a catering company at the age of seventeen  in Amritsar, he has been regularly featured on various international television shows such as Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, Masterchef Australia and The Martha Stewart Show.

Let me give you a helpful tasting tip for green fresh juices,that will assist you while thinking about your flavor options. In terms of ‘greenness’ or that green taste you associate with leafy greens, the juices aren’t all that raw and bland. Simply try and experiment by adding lemon drops or coconut water or try simply mixing two of your favourite vegetables or fruits together, and there you go..you become a green juice addict overnight!  Be kind to your self, allow your palette time to adjust to a more ‘green-centric’ flavor profile as you begin your green journey.
Go on get your diet some good greens!