Guest Chef: Jolly Kumar
Restaurant: Jolly’s Bistro
Signature Dish: Thali, served with meat or veggies
Training: Before coming to Canada in 1996, Kumar worked in several Austrian hotel restaurants and cruise liners. Jolly’s Bistro has been open for seven years.
Favorite Fast Food: Pita
Years in the
Industry:22 years
Defining Dining in
Vancouver:"Really exciting," he says. "People here are very culturally educated. There is also a lot of organic food, which is great."
Secret Recipe . . .
Butter Chicken
Marination
• 1 cup yogurt
• ½ tablespoon garm masala
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon green cardamom
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Mix. Keep in fridge for 30 min.
Sauce
• ½ cup of crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon green cardamom
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garm masala
• Let sauce simmer for 10 minutes on medium heat.
• 1 pound chicken cut into pieces.
Name: Jolly’s Bistro
Address: 2778 W. 4th
Hours: Monday – Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Phone: 604.730.6929
Web: www.jollysindianbistro.com
