Guest Chef: Chindi Varadarajulu

Restaurant: Chutney Villa

Signature Dish: Dosas and lamb dishes are among the most popular.

Training: "For the most part, I am self taught. I learned through recipes and through my mother."

Favorite Fast Food: Spinach Sandwich from Cactus Club or Hope and Vine restaurant in Burnaby.

Years in the Industry: Five years

Defining Dining in Vancouver: "It’s great! Very diverse, so much authentic ethnic food."

Home Cooking Tip: "Use a wok. You can do anything with it!"

Favorite snack food: "Nuts, they’re tasty and healthy."

Cabbage

Ingredients

• ½ cabbage sliced fine

• Medium onion sliced fine

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

• 1 teaspoon of cumin

• A sprig of curry leaves

• Put oil in pan

• Add spices

• Wait 5 minutes

• Add curry leaves and onions

• Fry until onions brown

• Add cabbage and tomatoes

• Cook for approximately 10 minutes

• Add salt to taste