PRESENTS
in A bite of summer
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Celebrate Summer with Chef's Basket THE FRUITS ARE RIPE, THE DAYS ARE LONGER, AND THE CONVERSATIONS ARE PEPPERED WITH HOLIDAY BUCKET LISTS. IT’S SUMMER TIME! Chef’s Basket is on an exploration to capture the best experiences in life. We travel the world to bring home not only the most exciting taste experiences, but also bits of culture from each place we visit. We take influences of every season and carve them into our recipes, but mostly, we take experiences from the lives of our people and we celebrate them with our products.
Just like you, we are basking in the summer. With coconut waters, slices of mangoes and post dinner ice lollies, we are going hedonistic with the flavours of the season. This is our celebration of the spirit of summer and our way of bringing it to you.
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There’s no summer without some crunching and dripping of fruits.
Pick a watermelon which is the heaviest for its size and makes a hollow thud when struck. The best quality fruit will have a symmetrical shape, a dull exterior and firm skin.
Put watermelons in a
WAT E RM E L O N S A L A D WAT E RM E L O N C O O L E R F R E S H W A T E R M E L O N R E L IS H Chop half a watermelon, half an onion, 1 red chilli and a handful of fresh coriander. Mix them all with ¼ teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoon of Balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate for at least an hour and enjoy with chips, pita or simply dig in with a spoon.
Fresh Pineapple Salsa 175g | Rs. 200 Exclusively available at Godrej Nature’s Basket and Hypercity
Fresh Kiwi Cucumber Salsa 175g | Rs. 200
Fresh Mango Salsa 175g | Rs. 200 CHEF’S BASKET | 03
Sunday Summer Brunching WE KNOW HOW PRECIOUS SUMMERS ARE AND WE KNOW HOW ESSENTIAL BRUNCHES ARE TO THE SEASON. So just when you thought yours was going by without a fancy brunch, we’re here to save the day. Begin with a cool Cucumber, Yogurt and Dill soup; bite into a Chicken Speidini with hot and cold fruit and end with a mouth watering Honeydew Melon Sorbet.
JALAPEÑO CHEESE POPPERS WITH CHILLED BEER
Try making Jalapeño Poppers to go
with a pint, it’s easier than you think.
SUMMER EVENINGS ARE NEVER TO BE IGNORED, THE SUNSETS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND THE TEMPERATURE IS PERFECT FOR A SNACK ON THE PORCH. AND EVEN THOUGH WE’RE A COUNTRY OF TEA DRINKERS, AN EVENING OF CHILLED BEER NEVER HURT ANYONE.
CHILLED CUCUMBER,YOGURT & DILL SOUP In a blender, combine 2 large chopped and peeled cucumbers with 1 ½ cups of yogurt, 3 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic, 1/3 cup fresh dill, ¼ cup parsley and 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil. Blend on high speed
for 2 minutes until smooth. Season with salt, cover and refrigerate for 2-8 hours to allow the flavours to develop. Pour the soup into bowls. Garnish with finely diced cucumber, red onion and a drizzle of olive oil
CHICKEN SPEIDINI
With kiwi cucumber relish
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
1 kg boneless chicken breast diced into ¼ inch cubes 1/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup light soy sauce 1/4 cup pineapple juice 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp sesame oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 kg boneless chicken breast, diced into ¼ inch cubes 3 cups fresh cubed pineapple 1 1/2 large green peppers diced into ¼ inch pieces 1 large onion diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1.In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. Stir in 3/4 tsp pepper and season with salt if desired. Place the chicken in a bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade in the refrigerator and pour the remaining marinade over chicken. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 3 hours. 2.Drizzle olive oil over the onions, bell peppers and pineapples and toss. Season with salt and pepper, and thread the onion, bell pepper, pineapple and chicken onto skewers until all of the chicken has been
used. Brush a hot plate or a grill with olive oil and place the skewers on it. 3.Grill for 5 minutes and brush along the tops with 1/4 cup of remaining marinade. Rotate to the opposite side and brush remaining 1/4 cup of marinade on opposite side and allow grilling for about 4 minutes longer, or until the chicken is cooked. 4.Serve warm with Fresh Kiwi Cucumber relish
HONEYDEW MELON SORBET Chop a honeydew melon and freeze the pieces for 4-6 hours. Pulse the frozen melon in a food processor with freshly squeezed lemon juice, a few Tbsp of water and a drizzle of honey.
Once a smooth mixture is obtained, freeze it again for at least an hour in a freeze tray. Scoop out fresh and completely natural sorbet and serve with mint leaves.
Prepare the filling with a dollop of cream cheese mixed with a generous helping of cheddar cheese, season it with salt and black pepper and stuff slit jalapeño peppers with it. Once done, dip every pepper in a mixture of one egg and 2 tablespoon
milk, then cover it with all purpose flour. Repeat the last two steps before dipping each pepper in bread crumbs. Fry in a medium skillet. Serve with Ranch sauce and let the cheese pop! CHEF’S BASKET | 05
SUMMER
Drinks 01
LYCHEE SANGRIA So that brunches never go dry INGREDIENTS 2 Limes, thinly sliced 500 ml canned lychee juice 1 kg lychees, peeled and deseeded
INSTRUCTIONS Stir all ingredients together. Garnish with a slice of lime and fresh mint. Serve immediately.
50 gms peeled and sliced ginger 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc 20 gms mint leaves
02 ALPHONSO MANGO AND PEACH LEMONADE
03 BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
The easiest seasonal fresh twist to a Lemonade Blend 4 cups cold water with 2/3 cups sugar, 1/3 cup lemon juice with slices of 1 mango and 2 yellow peaches. Pulse until smooth. Strain the mixture until the pulp is removed, add ice and enjoy!
There’s no summer without a smoothie Add 1 avocado, ½ cup yogurt, 1 cup milk, 2 drops of vanilla essence and sugar to 2 cups of frozen blueberries and blend until a smooth consistency is achieved. Serve with a lazy evening snack.
HEALTH &FOOD
WITH AVERAGE SUMMER TEMPERATURES RISING EACH YEAR, IT HAS BECOME ESSENTIAL TO PAY ATTENTION TO HEALTHY SEASONAL DIETS. LUCKILY, SUMMER BRINGS JUICY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH ITSELF AS A RELIEF FROM THE SCORCHING HEAT. Prolonged exposure to the heat affects the body temperature and water level, which becomes the reason for nearly every health risk that the season brings with itself. It is essential to drink at least 8-9 glasses of water daily. It not only keeps the metabolism of the body healthy but also prevents against the damage the sun causes to hair and skin. The body loses essential salts and minerals
like Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium with sweat. Fresh summer produce is among the best natural ways to replenish the lost electrolytes and minerals to the body.
COCONUT WATER IT IS MORE HYDRATING THAN WATER AND HAS NATURAL SUGARS AND SALTS. LEAFY GREENS THEY ARE HIGH IN DIETARY FIBER, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN C, POTASSIUM AND MAGNESIUM AND TASTE GREAT IN SMOOTHIES.
Don’t Forget the Proteins diet because it strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of infection. If you do not wish to consume meats or milk, you can switch to flavoured yogurt, nuts, sprouted beans or spinach salads.
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Most people neglect their proteins in the summer where hydration seems like the most visible health concern and meats and other forms of proteins may seem heavier to eat because of the warm weather. Proteins are an essential part of a balanced summer
CELERY & CUCUMBER TOGETHER THEY ARE A LOAD OF WATER CONTENT WITH MINERALS LIKE SODIUM, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPHORUS AND CHLORIDE.
Beetroot Hummus 200g | Rs. 200 Exclusively available at Godrej Nature’s Basket and Hypercity
Garlic Hummus 200g | Rs. 200
SO MUCH CAN BE DONE WITH HUMMUS AND IT COMES IN THE MOST VIBRANT VEGETABLE AND FRUIT VARIANTS. CHOOSE ONE THAT IS THE COOLEST AND GOES WITH THE SEASON TO KEEP YOUR BODY TEMPERATURE IN CHECK WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH PROTEIN DIET. The smooth and creamy paste is a protein heaven for those looking for meat replacements in their diet. The spread comes from the Middle East and Egypt and is made with chickpeas and sesame seed paste, which accounts for a 10% protein content for every 100 gms of the condiment consumed.
It is generally eaten with Falafels, in Pita wraps and sandwiches or with cut fruits and vegetables as a dip. Some people like to have it as a snack with chips.
Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus 200g | Rs. 200 CHEF’S BASKET | 07
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