Mother’s Day Special: Celebrate Mom with Chef Swapnadeep Mukherjee’s Heartwarming Recipes

Team L&M

This Mother’s Day, celebrate the love, warmth, and care that mothers bring into our lives with a specially curated selection of recipes by Swapnadeep Mukherjee, Executive Chef at The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa.

Thoughtfully crafted to honour the spirit of the occasion, these recipes blend comfort with indulgence, making them perfect for creating memorable moments around the table.

Whether you are planning a heartfelt breakfast, an elegant brunch, or a special dinner, these dishes offer a delicious way to express gratitude and celebrate the irreplaceable bond between mothers and their families.

Pomegranate Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients                                   Quantity

Pomegranate seeds                                        1 ½ cup
Blueberries (fresh or frozen)                        1 cup
Yoghurt                                                             1 cup
Milk                                                                   1 cup
Honey (optional)                                            1 tsp
Ice Cubes

Method

Blend all ingredients till smooth..
Add ice cubes if you want it thicker and colder.
Serve and enjoy.

Fruity Truffle

Ingredients                Quantity

Kiwi                                          One
Apple                                        One
Muskmelon                             One
Orange                                      One
Whipping cream                     100gm
Fresh cream                             100gm
White chocolate                       100gm
Nuts, almonds, choco sticks        for garnishing

Method

Pour cream in a pan and stir continuously. Add white chocolate and stir well till it melts.
Keep it aside at room temperature.
Take whipping cream in a bowl and combine with the chocolate and cream mixture. Make sure it has mousse consistency.
In a tall glass, add Kiwi, layer it and spread a dollop of mousse. Level it well. Now add diced fruits of your choice like orange, apple, kiwi, and muskmelon and follow the process of layering with cream on top.
Garnish with almond flakes or nuts as desired. You can also put two Choco sticks.
Creamy Fruity truffle is ready to serve.

Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients                                               Quantity

Boneless chicken, cut into small pieces                   1 cup
Breadcrumbs                                                                 ½ cup
Egg, beaten                                                                    1
Chilli Powder                                                                 1 tsp
Garam Masala                                                               ½ tsp
Salt to taste

Method

Marinate chicken with chili powder, garam masala and salt.
Dip in egg, coat with breadcrumbs.
Freeze for 30 mins, then give shape as per desired (elongated or round), then fry or bake till golden.
Serve hot chicken nuggets with your favorite dip.

Mango Cream Mithai

Ingredients                           Quantity

Mango, ripped and pureed                   1
Or Mango Puree can                            1 bowl
Sugar                                                       ½ cup
Condensed milk                                    ¼ cup
Cardamom Powder                              ½ tsp
Butter, melted                                       ½ bowl
Chopped nuts or pistachio                  to garnish

Method

Mix mango puree, cream, sugar and condensed milk.
Cook on low heat till it thickens. Cook for 10-15 mins.
Add cardamom powder.
Take any shape mould as per liking, brush butter and pour the mixture in the mould.
Cool, refrigerate, and garnish with nuts.
Serve chilled.

Enjoy and Happy Mother’s Day!