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Chef Dev Grover

A chef and private caterer based in Auckland, New Zealand. Specialises in Indian and Multi cuisine
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13/07/2023

🌟✨ Happy Matariki, everyone! ✨🌟

It's that time of the year again when we celebrate the beautiful Māori New Year, Matariki!

🌟✨ Matariki, also marks the beginning of a new cycle, a time of reflection, gratitude, and new beginnings.

🌙✨ Let's take a moment to appreciate the magic of Matariki. The twinkling stars in the night sky remind us of the infinite possibilities that lie ahead. It's a time to set new goals, chase our dreams, and let our spirits soar! 🌙✨

Matariki is also a time to honor our ancestors, their wisdom, and the rich cultural heritage they have passed down to us. Let's celebrate the strength and resilience of our Māori culture, and the unique traditions that make us who we are!

So, let's come together as a community and celebrate Matariki in style! Whether it's attending a local festival, indulging in delicious kai (food), or simply stargazing with friends and family, let's make this Matariki a time to remember!

🌟✨ Wishing you all a Matariki filled with joy, love, and endless possibilities! Embrace the magic of this special time and let your spirits shine bright like the stars above!

22/02/2022

“It is more important than ever to make our families the center of our lives and the top of our priorities.”

—L. Tom Perry.

25/06/2021

Guys, are you ready to ?

15/06/2021

Introducing Nyra Grover, our little baby girl born on 10.01.2021 🍾🎊🎈

Having mastered daddy duties, it's now time to get back into action 😁

Meanwhile, we've got some exciting news coming up.... STAY TUNED!

22/11/2020

13/10/2020

I N D I A N H I G H T E A -
Taste of India

Everyone's tried a British high tea. But have you experienced an Indian high tea?

With the festive season coming up, we've got you covered for your upcoming get-together!

Bringing you flavour-packed snacks straight from the streets of India 🇮🇳, with a touch of sophistication for your next soirée. Our platters feature bite sized snacks perfect to go with tea or coffee, and even bubbles or wine depending on your preference. These are followed by heavier snacks which are filling and serve as a 'main course', finished with eclectic dessert options.

Choose from vegetarian, non-vegetarian or a combination of both... Out with the old, and in with a new refreshing style of catering- with food options you'll rarely find in Auckland!

If you're looking for something affordable, delicious and elegant, get in touch!

Now taking bookings for pre-festive parties. Drop me a DM or email us at [email protected].

09/08/2020

Beautiful food & company 🍽️🥃🥂

@ Orbit 360-Deg Dining, Skycity Auckland

10/06/2020

BACK⬅️TO⬅️BASICS

It’s all about getting the Basics Right.

Let’s talk about tandoori Tikkaa-Shikka😉

This charcoal Mushroom Tikka

✓ is vegetarian and gluten-free

✓ makes an easy appetizer for everyone to enjoy

✓ perfect for grilling

✓ packed with flavors which will impress the meat eaters as well!

Coming up with this amazing easy recipe and video soon ...

23/05/2020

16/05/2020

C H E E S Y C E L E B R A T I O N S

To curb our Friday night cravings, we assembled this cheese platter for our first small post-Covid get together yesterday.

We used assorted cheese- cheddar, brie and herb cream cheese, crackers, cheesy breadsticks, hummus, olives, red peppers, sundried tomato, feta, and 2 different types of hummus to create a fusion of mezze-cheese platter.

Pair this with your favourite wine and voilà - we have a winner! 🥇

P. S. It's always nice to add some fresh grapes and berries to this mix for a well balanced pallette, we wanted to keep it savoury so we skipped it.

Wanna taste? 🧀🌿🍅🍇🥖🍷

What's your favourite food platter?

03/05/2020

23/04/2020

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. William Arthur Ward ..

Stay Positive, Stay at home & Keep Smiling 😊

18/04/2020

Y O G H U R T K E B A B S

(Also known as Dahi ke kebab)

A treat from middle Eastern origin, kebabs are usually linked to various meats.

Last night I tried a vegetarian version with hung yoghurt, semolina and flour, which turned out to be super delicious!

Flavoured with almonds, and served with beetroot and mint chutney, its a power-packed nutritious recipe fit for vegetarians and those looking for a twist to their evening snack!

DM for recipe 😊

15/04/2020

S A N G R I A N I G H T

Fruit salad with a twist 🤪

To help you stay your cheerful best during this lockdown, here's my recipe for a great 🍷

You will need:

Any bottle of red wine (great if it's a Pinor Noir!)
Brown sugar - 50 gm
Fresh orange juice - 100 ml
Dark rum - 150 ml
Apple diced - 50 gm
Sliced Orange - 1/2
Sliced grapes - 7-8
Pomegranate seeds - 50 gm

METHOD

***Cut all the fruits and put it in a glass bowl.

***Squeeze orange Juice, add brown sugar and whisk it.

*** After whisking, add Dark Rum and orange juice mixture into the bowl with the fruits.

*** Pour the bottle of Red wine and serve it chilled.

((You can chill the wine 3-4 hours prior to making Sangria or after making just put the bowl in the chiller))

Try it yourself and let me know how you find the recipe!

And don’t forget to tag and post the pictures 😊

13/04/2020

D R U M R O L L

One of my earliest fond memories of street food in India was the delightfully amazing chicken drumsticks full of flavour.

Try the recipe below ⬇️ and comment your feedback 🙏

INGREDIENTS:
6 full-size chicken drumsticks
Oil, for frying

BATTER:
½ cup flour
½ cup cornflour
1 tablespoon chilli powder
1 egg
¼ cup water

MARINATION:
Fresh ginger garlic paste
Chili paste
Salt & Pepper
Soy sauce
Egg
Freshly grounded indian spices
Oil

SAUCE:
Ginger garlic paste
Fresh chilli paste
Green chilli sauce
Soy sauce
Water
Chopped coriander
Chopped spring onion
Simmer on low heat for 5-10 mins until sauce reduces and thickens

✔️Let the sauce cool down
✔️Dip the chicken drumsticks in batter and fry in the oil
✔️After frying, coat the drumsticks in sauce
✔️Serve with fresh slices of lemon and fried curry leaves

28/03/2020

Bored at home? Me too!

Who wants to do a LIVE cooking session? Let's make the best of our quarantined time, and I will share a recipe LIVE with you guys followed by Q&As!

Comment 'Yes' if you think it's a good idea, and I'll come back with a time and day, what say?
Support each other and stay positive guys🙏

In the pictures - Mushrooms marinated in homemade tandoori marinade with onions, bell peppers and basil/mint 🍄🌰🌿

23/02/2020

Dukkah lamb with squash purée and mint jelly 🥩🌿

Catering beautiful food with

11/02/2020

S U M M E R O N A P L A T E

Hot sand, vibrant colours and fruity flavours define summers, and this is my attempt to capture it on a plate 🌞🏖️🍓🍽️

Kulfi is a delectable dessert of the Indian origin similar to an ice cream, but more dense and creamy. Unlike ice cream, kulfi is not whipped, resulting in a solid, dense frozen dessert similar to traditional custard-based ice cream. Thus, it is sometimes considered a distinct category of frozen dairy-based dessert.

This version is my favourite - Saffron flavoured kulfi served with Jack Daniel blueberry compote and garnished with crunchy blueberry granola😍

Are you drooling yet?

DM for full recipe!

SWIPE ➡️ for more delicious pictures

09/02/2020

Always dream of flying high 🕊️

30/06/2019

Random chef pose👨‍🍳😂😂

It’s all about ingredients 😉

29/06/2019

No Matter what happens some memories can never be replaced👨‍🍳👨‍🍳👨‍🍳..
Can’t believe it’s been 10 years to this amazing click ..

28/06/2019

🔪🔪🔪🔪

23/05/2019

15/03/2019

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R A S M A L A I Ras Malai is a melt-in-the-mouth Bengali sweet which is loved by almost all sweet lovers! Ras means 'juice' and malai means 'cream'. It's an Indian festive dessert traditionally made with milk, sugar, saffron & nuts. There are also many flavour options available - Mango, Rose, Orange, Vanilla, Fruit & nut... customised to your taste buds! Have you tried it? Pamper your sweet tooth with this new dessert for your upcoming holidays - now taking home orders for Christmas and holiday season. DM for pricing. Made to order and guaranteed fresh, straight from my kitchen! #homemade #indianrecipes #Dessert #cateringnz #cateringAuckland #nzfood #aucklandeats #newzealandeats #chefdevgrover #christmastreats #auckland #newzealand #nzmustdo #nz #foodporn #wellington #christchurchnz #wellingtonfood #viaductharbour #aucklandnz #auckland_mag #newzealandguide #urbanlistakl #urbanlisted #christmasnz

Eat your veggies!🥦🍄🥕🌰 A drizzle of oil, garlic, your favourite veggies, some salt and chili 🌶 Cook the vegetables with your preferred protein - chicken/lean meat/soya chunks and add a bit of whole wheat pasta/brown rice to make it extra filling. Season as per taste and your dinner is ready 🍲🍴 This is our favourite go-to dinner on a lazy night - healthy, nutritious and super easy! What's your favourite dinner recipe?? #healthylifestyle #healthyrecipes #veggies #dinner #nzfood #aucklandeats #newzealandeats #auckland #kiwi #aucklandbars #aucklandfoodie #aucklandcity #newzealandfinds #nzmustdo #nz #newzealand #foodporn #chefdevgrover #wellington #christchurchnz #wellingtonfood #viaductharbour #aucklandnz #auckland_mag #newzealandguide #urbanlistakl #urbanlisted

TASTE OF INDIA We present to you - THE MAHARAJA OF INDIAN STREET FOOD Panipuri, Golgappa, Puchkas are just different names of an ultimate Indian street food... Semolina puffs stuffed with a mixture of boiled chickpeas and potatoes, onion and coriander. It’s served with different flavours of water - spicy mint coriander and sweet tamarind water. Quirky tip - Add a dash of vodka or tequila for a flavourful explosion in your mouth! Please watch the video; and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe 😁. #nzfood #india #streetfood # #aucklandeats #panipuri #newzealandeats #auckland #kiwi #aucklandbars #aucklandfoodie #aucklandcity #newzealandfinds #nzmustdo #nz #newzealand #foodporn #chefdevgrover #wellington #christchurchnz #wellingtonfood #viaductharbour #aucklandnz #auckland_mag #newzealandguide #urbanlistakl

What's the best part of shooting a video? BEHIND THE SCENES! We always end up having a lot of fun shooting these videos which are actually a lot of work and re-takes to give that perfect shot! For the very first time, I'm sharing some of those moments with you, keeping it real and showing you a compilation of our bloopers🤣🤣🤣 Hope it will make you laugh and make your day in some small way😊 #bloopers #behindthescenes #chefdevgrover #nz #auckland #newzealand #aucklandeats #aucklandfood #aucklandbars #aucklandcity #nzfood #urbanlistakl #kiwi #drinkn #aucklandfoodies #newzealandguide #nzwine #nzwines #wellingtoncity #christchurchnz #wellingtonnz #wellingtonfood #video #justforlaughs #funny #funnyvideos

A deliciously rich preparation straight from the kitchens of royal palaces in India! A must watch video for my latest Indian recipe - NAWABI PANEER Please don't forget to like, share and comment on the video for feedback🙏🙏🙏 #nzfood #aucklandeats #newzealandeats #auckland #kiwi #aucklandbars #aucklandfoodie #aucklandcity #newzealandfinds #nzmustdo #nz #newzealand #foodporn #chefdevgrover #wellington #christchurchnz #wellingtonfood #viaductharbour #aucklandnz #auckland_mag #newzealandguide #urbanlistakl #urbanlisted

Hey guys I'm back with another video, shot this on the weekend and cooked an amazing dish which I'll share with you. We are working on launching my YouTube channel real soon to keep you updated with my recipes regularly, your kind feedback is welcome and please let me know in the comments below, what kind of recipes you would like to see? 😊 Please spread the word and don't forget to share the feedback! 😁🙏🙏🙏 #mondaymotivation #nzfood #aucklandeats #newzealandeats #auckland #kiwi #aucklandbars #aucklandfoodie #aucklandcity #newzealandfinds #nzmustdo #nz #newzealand #foodporn #chefdevgrover #wellington #christchurchnz #wellingtonfood #viaductharbour #aucklandnz #auckland_mag #newzealandguide #urbanlistakl #urbanlisted

Showcasing the best of #melbournecup 2018 @theculpepernz Great show, fun experience and one hell of a success story 🙌 #nzfood #aucklandeats #newzealandeats #auckland #kiwi #aucklandbars #aucklandfoodie #aucklandcity #newzealandfinds #nzmustdo #nz #newzealand #foodporn #chefdevgrover #wellington #christchurchnz #wellingtonfood #viaductharbour #aucklandnz #auckland_mag #newzealandguide #urbanlistakl #urbanlisted #melbournecup2018 #nzeats

B O U R B O N L A M B C H O P S Who loves a classic bourbon with their favourite choice of meat? New Zealand Lamb chops marinated in a traditional #tandoori marination with a twist of infusing Green Apple flavoured bourbon 🍎🥃 #nzfood #aucklandeats #newzealandeats #auckland #kiwi #aucklandbars #aucklandfoodie #aucklandcity #newzealandfinds #nzmustdo #nz #newzealand #foodporn #chefdevgrover #wellington #christchurchnz #wellingtonfood #viaductharbour #aucklandnz #auckland_mag #newzealandguide #urbanlistakl #urbanlisted #lambchops #nzlamb

Lemon n lime Margarita with a twist of freshly plucked blue berries, cherries. Addition of such berries gives a flavourful twist and freshness to the drink😍🥂 Another twist is INJECTING OLD MONK to it as a different element to this lovely cocktail .... TRY ...TRY...TRYYYY🍸🍸

Oven roasted moist pork belly with crispy skin, stuffed with pork mince and garlic, mushrooms, carrots, shallots, rosemary & thyme. *Suggestions* After cooking, It can be freshly sliced for lunch or dinner, and grilled on charcoal spit to give it a fresh smokey flavour, and can be served with traditional burnt garlic, potato mash, pea purée and jus! #nzfood #aucklandeats #newzealandeats #auckland #kiwi #aucklandbars #aucklandfoodie #aucklandcity #newzealandfinds #newzealandguide #nzmustdo #nz #newzealand #foodporn #chefdevgrover #wellington #christchurchnz #wellingtonfood #viaductharbour #aucklandnz #auckland_mag #newzealandguide #urbanlistakl #urbanlisted #pork #porkbelly

Pork shoulder trussing with streaky bacon, rosemary🌿 and fresh orange🍊 How about a slow pork #roast tonight? #chefatwork #cheflife #auckland #aucklandeats #newzealandeats #nzfood #newzealand #urbanlistakl #christchurchnz #wellingtonnz #newzealandguide #aucklandcity #aucklandbars #chefdevgrover #kiwi #bacon #nz #foodporn #prep

Back with another video! A hearty welcome to the new year with a brand new drink 🍸 BLUEBERRY & LEMON MARGARITA SNOWBELL with a fruity twist of deconstructed cherry and injected shot of Appleton Rum

Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year 2018! Cheers to new beginnings🥂 #newyear #wishes #happyplace #auckland #newzealand #igers #fireworks #lights #colours 😍😍