Monsoon Masti with Chef Shubham

One on one  with our very own Pastry Chef Shubham Paliwal on Monsoon Masti. 

Important cooking tips especially for this monsoon season

Monsoon with its arrival brings a refreshing feel and rejuvenating essence to life. Foodie lovers will like to cook fresh and hot soups during these rainy days. However we also need to take precaution while cooking to avoid any accidents.

• Wear appropriate footwear with solid support and slip resistant soles.
• Don’t be in a hurry, short steps, footwear with solid support and slip resistant soles will prevent slipping on wet floors.
• Avoid working on wet floors.
• Be very careful of contaminated water.
• Check raw vegetables carefully for worms, it is very common during the rain.

What are some special Monsoon desserts recommended by you?

Relish, simple yet delicious Chocolate Lava cake combined with hot coffee, a perfect dessert to enjoy during the monsoon season.

An innovative dessert recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake (2 portions)

Ingredients:

Butter - 75gm

Dark chocolate - 75gm

Eggs - 1 nos

Castor sugar - 22gm

Flour - 22gm

Method:

1. Melt 75gm butter and pour it over 75gm dark chocolate to make a smooth paste. 
2. Add 1 egg into the paste and whisk well. Later add 22gm castor sugar, 22gm flour and mix it well. 
3. Grease the mould with butter and dust coco powder into it. 
4. Pour the mixture of cake in the mould and bake it at 200^o C for approximately 10-12 minutes.

Secret behind a delicious dessert

Desserts have been deliciously adopted around the world by many chefs. The recipes of exquisite desserts exude uniqueness by incorporating elements to add different flavors.  For example, Chocolate Lava Cake can be made tempting by adding melting chocolate inside the soft delicious cake alternatively, savor the cake with mascarpone ice cream.