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#TnlTasteOfTheWorld With Chef Anurudh Khanna – Learn The Recipe Of An Asian-Influenced Lebanese Tabbouleh

For this episode of #TnlTasteOfTheWorld, Chef Anurudh Khanna fuses two flavours: Asian and Lebanese to make a vegetarian variation of the Tabbouleh.

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By: Bayar Jain Published: Jul 02, 2020 09:48 AM IST

#TnlTasteOfTheWorld With Chef Anurudh Khanna – Learn The Recipe Of An Asian-Influenced Lebanese Tabbouleh
Photo Courtesy: Chef Anurudh Khanna/ Instagram/ Shutterstock

When stepping out of the cosy, and safe space of your home is not an option anymore, dreams of exploring the world brew up within you. Add in a drizzle of virtual travel and a splattering of gourmet food, and you’ve got what we call #TnlTasteOfTheWorldThroughout the series, we’ll be getting in touch with chefs from around the world to recreate their signature dishes for you to try at home. After all, who said one needs to leave the house to embark on a culinary trail? Recipe by Chef Anurudh Khanna

Multi-property Executive Chef Anurudh Khanna loves Asian flavours and enjoys bringing it to the table at both, The Westin Gurgaon, and The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa. Coming with more than two-decades worth of experience, this illustrious chef brings innovation to his kitchens. Constantly on the strive to adapt to the ever-changing culinary landscapes, Chef Khanna enjoying celebrating flavours, particularly those of Asian origin.

For this episode of #TnlTasteOfTheWorld, Chef Khanna brings an amalgamation of two flavours: Asian and Lebanese, and teaches you how to make a vegetarian variation of the Tabbouleh.

Ingredients

For the salad
  • Broken wheat (dalia)
  • Broccoli
  • Cucumber
  • Red Onions
  • Green Capsicum
  • Green Peas
  • Carrots
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sugar
  • Water
For the dressing
  • Soya Sauce
  • Honey
  • Salt
  • Lime
For the pesto
  • Basil
  • Parsley
  • Coriander
  • Green Chillies
  • Garlic
  • Walnut

Preparation

  • Soak the broken wheat in water for half an hour.
  • Roughly chop broccoli, cucumbers, carrots, and green capsicum.
  • Slice the red onions.

Recipe

To pickle the vegetables

  • In a wok, add water, vinegar, salt, and sugar.
  • Once it starts to boil, add the carrots and cucumbers and cook.
  • Next, add capsicum and red onions. Cook till it becomes tender.
  • Next, add broccoli and toss together.

For the salad

  • In a wok, steam the pre-soaked broken wheat in water.
  • Strain the broken wheat and let it cool.
  • Add extra virgin olive oil and mix.

For the dressing

  • Add lime juice, honey, soya sauce, salt and blend well.

For the pesto

  • Blend basil, coriander, parsley, green chillies, garlic, and walnuts till it forms a thick paste.

Assembling and Plating

  • In a bowl, mix the broken wheat with the pickled vegetables.
  • Next, add the pesto and mix it well.
  • Chop basil and parsley and toss it well.
  • Add the dressing and mix.
  • Garnish with basil leaves.

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Bayar Jain

Bayar Jain

Senior Content Manager

Equipped with a degree in Sociology (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Bayar enjoys sharing stories of people, places, and different cultures. When not typing her travel tales, you can catch the hobbyist photographer capturing ..Read More

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