Chef Guntas on Tips to Make a Recipe “Insta-worthy” 

Namita Nayyar:

5 favorite for special occasions like Valentine’s Day,

Chef Guntas:

During special occasions most definitely-

1. A nice chocolate berry pudding,
2. The classic Rum plum cake
3. A filling chicken roast
4. An exotic mulled wine 
5. And maybe a healthier option would be a Buddha bowl!

Namita Nayyar:

You specialize in customized cakes & desserts. Share a compliment by your customer or follower that has stayed on with you to date?

Chef Guntas:

When our pull me up cake was launched – I wouldn’t say there was one particular compliment but rather the love and support we received overall. I was amazed by how everyone wanted to celebrate their birthday with this hot mess and dramatic theatre of “pulling up” the ganache rather than blowing a candle.

That really touched me and made me realize that our cakes became the centerpiece of any celebration and brought joy during very tough times. 

Namita Nayyar:

Your fitness & diet routine to stay fit

Chef Guntas:

With someone who’s always had ups and downs on the scale – my weight journey has seen various transitions. 

I was pretty athletic in school and gained a lot in my early 20s, lost that, gained it again post marriage so right now my goal isn’t a number on the scale but rather just being happy and healthy in my body and attaining a certain level of fitness to do so. 

I try and work out at least 4-5 times a week, but for my diet routine, I don’t have any specific restrictions since I love food and it’s a part of who I am now. So I try controlling in terms of portion sizes and focus on having a balanced meal with a calorie-neutral diet.

Namita Nayyar:

5 tips on how to lay a plate to make a simple recipe look tempting & irresistible?

Chef Guntas:

We first eat with our eyes – when it comes to laying a plate we need to make it look tempting, irresistible and of course “insta-worthy” 

5 tips would be

1. Make sure your work around the 3 primary colours, don’t overdo it, simplicity is the key
2. Your garnishes should be a reflection of what is there in the dish and also enhances the flavour of the dish rather than just being visually appealing 
3. Don’t overcrowd! Use the negative space as an essential part of the plate
4. Pick the right platter, in terms of textures, colours, shape – it should complement the dish
5. Use the rule of odds – use 3 or 5 elements to lay a beautiful symmetry on the plate

Namita Nayyar:

Please share a vegan dessert recipe, your favorite for this Valentine season.

Chef Guntas:

Chocolate Banana Pudding

 Description:

This warm gooey decadent pudding is perfect during the winters! 

Also, it’s vegan, gluten-free & refined sugar-free! 

All you need is: 

• 2 medium /1 big banana 
• 1 tbsp. almond butter 
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup 
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder 
• 2 tbsp. oats flour 
• 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda 
• 1/4 tsp. salt 
• 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips 

Method: 

1. Mash the Banana & mix it with the other ingredients. 
2. Bake it in ramekins or skillet at 180*c for 10-12 mins or until done. 

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