VARLI Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary with Top 20 Recipes Cookbook launch benefiting Diya Foundation from left to right : Varli Singh (CEO & Founder, Varli brand), Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay, Aarti Chabria (Bollywood actress), Ricky Singh (Director, Diya Foundation) Indian Cuisine powerhouse, VARLI Magazine celebrated 3 successful years at the First Annual Summer Tasting Event in Long Island on August 7th. VARLI Magazine, known for promoting Indian cuisine, hosted an outdoor food tasting event at Mint restaurant in Garden City, with celebrity guest, Bollywood Actress Aarti Chabria. Over 300 guests enjoyed eclectic dishes from various Indian restaurants and celebrity chefs, Chef Gary Sikka, Chef Bachan Rawat, Chef Navjot Arora, Chef Kausik Roy, Parul Patel and an array of wonderful summer cocktails. The evening was hosted by New York Comedian, Anish Shah. Varli Singh, CEO and Founder of VARLI Magazine announced the launch of Varli Cookbook, a cookbook filled with 20 top Indian cuisine recipes. Varli top 20 Cookbook was released by honorable Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay & Aarti Chabria. The proceeds from the cookbook, priced at only $3, will go to the Diya Foundation’s Save A Child campaign. “This event was a true representation of what the Varli brand stands for; showcasing the best in outdoor Indian cuisine while giving back to the community and raising funds for kids in need” says Varli Singh. The inaugural Varli Summer Tasting, in association with Mint Restaurant, gave foodies a chance to enjoy succulent Indian food and experience delicious outdoor grilling, tandoor, and BBQ. During the evening, Aarti Chabria and Chef Gary Sikka of Mint restaurant did a live cooking demo and crafted a delicious Lobster Masala dish. Another special food tasting was done by Varli Cook-Off 2012 contestants Reshma Bathija & Jyoti Singh. An additional highlight of the evening was the launch of Varli Club for Diya, an education initiative started by Varli Singh. Varli Singh, Gary Sikka, and Aarti Chabria also recognized many of Varli’s supporters throughout the years, honoring them with plaques and medals. A very special thanks was given to Vandana M Puri of DVN2 Entertainment for supporting the Save a Child campaign. The Varli mission has always been about increasing the awareness of Indian cuisine. This event was a true celebration of Indian food, along with raising funds for the Diya Foundation. To purchase a cookbook or for more information visit www.diyasaveachild.org. About Diya Foundation Diya Foundation for Children, a Varli initiative, is dedicated to providing education, medical care and nutrition to children in places where these basic needs are not being met. Across the globe, developing countries are struggling to address a variety of issues. Diya works with local partners on the ground like hospitals, kitchens, and schools to ensure all aid is being provided directly to the children. Through direct involvement and fundraising efforts, the Diya Foundation is our way of ensuring the next generation has the opportunity to fulfill their own...
Varli Cookbook Available Now...
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Purchase a Varli Cookbook today for only $3, filled with 20 top recipes, and most importantly 100% of the proceeds from your purchase will go to the Diya Foundation’s Save a Child campaign. VARLI COOKBOOK AVAILABLE NOW To Buy Online ($3.00 a copy only) Visit Diya Foundation...
Varli Summer Tasting 2013...
Aug 07, 2013
The inaugural Varli Summer Tasting gives foodies a chance to enjoy succulent Indian food with a nice warm summer breeze. The attendees at Mint restaurant, Long Island on August 7th will experience outdoor grilling, tandoor, and BBQ. As with all Varli events, world-renowned chefs will be providing their creative tastings with an eye towards outdoor cooking. In particular, some of our past Varli Cook-Off contestants will be featuring some of their latest creations. Varli Summer Tasting benefiting Diya Foundation in association with Mint restaurant WHEN Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm WHERE Mint Restaurant 1 Ring Road West Garden City, NY 11530 TICKETS $50 per adult (100% proceeds go to Diya Foundation) Visit http://www.diyasaveachild.org FOOD TASTING BY CHEF GARY SIKKA Chef Gary Sikka will be hand-delivering samples of his finest dishes to the attendees. VARLI COOKBOOK The highlight of the event will be when HR Shah, President of TV Asia, and the exclusive media partner of the event, helps introduce the launch of the Varli Top 20 recipe Cookbook, which includes signature recipes from some of the top chefs and restaurateurs in the area. The best part is that all proceeds from cookbook sales will benefit the Diya Foundation’s Save a Child campaign designed to provide education, medical care, and food to children. GIFT BAGS As a thank you from the team at Varli, each and every attendee will receive a gift bag which will include a wide variety of products and free gift certificates $100.00 value. SILENT AUCTION Guests will have the opportunity to bid on exciting items such as VarliWare Tandoor kitchen appliances and equipment, a Maya Foods basket filled with great ingredients for your next meal and much more! The best part is that all proceeds will be...
Varli Summer Tasting Kick off Event at Bukhara Grill...
Jul 29, 2013
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Diya Foundation at Vaisakhi Festival...
Jun 30, 2013
Looks like the Diya Foundation’s dessert tasting’s at the Vaisakhi mela yesterday were a huge hit! It was great for Diya team performing a Sewa at the Gurdwara.! Great attendance and participation all day. « ‹ of 3 ›...
Varli Food Festival a Big Hit with Kids
Apr 14, 2013
Morristown, NJ, April 14, 2013: The same great tastes, entertainment, and excitement that have made the Varli Food Festival such an acclaimed success over the past three years was showcased at the Hyatt in Morristown, NJ on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 with a brand new focus: teaching kids to eat right and cook Indian! This year’s event marked the first time kids were included as part of the festivities and with over 700 people in attendance, there was a little something for everyone. Kids were kept captivated by activities including coloring, dancing, and puzzles, while parents enjoyed an array of tasting booths with signature dishes from over 30 restaurants. The highlight of the event was the Junior Cook-off where five kids experienced their fifteen minutes of fame as sous-chefs to some of the industry’s culinary greats. It was true must-see theatre as the kids flawlessly assisted each world-renowned chef in creating a unique paneer-based dish. The final winners were decided by a panel of judges including food writers and celebrity chefs like Jehangir Mehta, owner of NYC restaurants, Graffiti and Mehtaphor. Participating Sous-Chefs were Diya Singh, Ishaan Jagiasi, Vrishank Khanna, Sonia Virmani and Naisha M.Puri. The event was a true first step in inspiring the next generation of culinary industry titans. Proceeds from the event will go to the Diya Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing food, education, and medical aid to children across the world. Learn more about the Diya Foundation and the Varli brand here: www.varlifoodfestival.com...
Indian Restaurant Charity Week Dinner...
Feb 11, 2013
Varli Magazine, in association with their Diya Foundation for Children, once again brought the Indian restaurant industry together on February 11th, 2013 for a night of food, fun and glamour. The ”Indian Restaurant Charity Week Appreciation Dinner” was hosted by Rohan and Rakesh Aggarwal at their NYC restaurant, Devi. The event was Varli Magazine’s thank you to restaurateurs who participated in Charity Week (January 21st-27th) to benefit the families of the victims from the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. The evening was a foodie’s paradise with intriguing appetizers like soy wrapped within grilled eggplant. Dinner entrees ramped up the creativity with a chicken tikka lasagna that was easy on the eyes and the taste buds. However, the food was only the tip of the iceberg, as the evening also included live cooking demonstrations by Chef Walter D’Rozario and Chef Bachan Rawat of Bukhara Grill restaurant and a silent auction for VarliWare tandoor, Maya Foods basket, Alokozay Tea cases and Sufi Wines gift bags. But of course, the highlight of the night was the announcement of the donation amounts from participating restaurants. Some of the top contributors to this fundraising event were Thali, Devi, Moghul, Mehndi, Ming, Bukhara Grill, Chola, Malai Marke, Dhaba, Raaga, Masala Times, Madras Mahal and The Masalawala restaurant. The full weight of the industry was behind this initiative as Sunil Hali of Cinemaya Media and Sudhir of Sahara TV also contributed to the cause, alongside Varli Magazine, VarliWare and their promoting partners, Bawarchi Foods & Maya Foods. The unity of restaurateurs to help those in the community affected by this tragedy is something to be applauded and celebrated. Congratulations to Varli Magazine and the Diya Foundation for organizing this fundraising effort and achieving their goal. For list of donors : Click...
Diya Foundation Website Launch...
Dec 22, 2012
Diya Foundation official website was launched today. Diya Foundation for children, a Varli initiative, is dedicated to providing education, medical care and nutrition to children in places where these basic needs are not being met. Across the globe, developing countries are struggling to address a variety of issues. Diya works with local partners on the ground like hospitals, kitchens, and schools to ensure all aid is being provided directly to the children. Support from friends and fans have helped the Varli brand achieve its mission to expand the appreciation for Indian cuisine. Through direct involvement and fundraising efforts, the Diya Foundation is our way of ensuring the next generation has the opportunity to fulfill their own dreams. For more information, please visit Diya Foundation’s Official...