153 BIERE STREET THE BIERE CLUB REVIEW

I was invited to 153 Biere street by few blogger friends its great fun to meet like minded people and also got to meet bloggers behind the scenes.

we arrived at biere club by 7pm the entire place is designed and made to look like europe i personally felt i was in Spain the cobble stone walk boutique shops gave me the feel of Britain we were made to seat at biere club it was packed the vibe and ambiance made it totally live cartoon murals adorning the walls Contemporary/shabby chic furniture/decor made the place look and feel rustic yet modern...

At the biere club they own their brewery its not functional at the moment due to government limitations they hope to have a full function brew in the next 6 months as soon as they receive a node from the govt.

Being a wine lover I chose the sangria which tasted lemony and yum it had finely carved pieces of water melon ball, pine apple, mint and lemon...

I totally recommend and suggest you to try sangria at Biere....

I ordered for a non alcoholic beverage virgin mojito which was filled with ice sprite lemon juice and mint it was perfect and refreshing on a very humid summer night...

I also tried the non alcoholic beer which is a mixture of apple juice, pine apple juice and lemon soda tasted yummm....

For starters we had beer batter onion rings served with thousand island sauce...it was crispy crunchy juicy delish melt in the mouth moment...

next came the crispy jalapeno canape which had pickled jalapeno onion sweet corn and garnished with tarter sauce and parsley it was heavenly yet not to spicy perfect combo along with beer...

what an amazing way to present fish and chips as they say best things come in small packages basa fish fried in beer batter and served along with finger/french fries and tarter sauce the fish was cooked to perfection melting moments again crispy chip and creamy sour dip made my mouth tingle for more....

Round two of potato wedges and crispy finger chips it was garlicky sprinkled with cayenne pepper served along with thousand island sauce it was a bucket filled with yummy surprises...prefect combo for mojito... 

Prawn and lobster popcorn this was my first attempt trying a prawn and lobster popcorn it was crunchy crispy not to oily well balanced spice absolutely amazing with a chilled beer... 

Finally we started on our main courses amazingly spiced Moroccan grilled chicken and veggies served with a lemon wedges and pita breads char bits of sumac and zataar made us salivate for more... 

Then came the thin crust chicken pizza which was topped with sour cream and basil I have tasted authentic pizza before this surely kept me going for another piece which has a simple dough crust the base sauce is made out of san marzano tomatoes spicy grilled chicken topped with mozzarella made this pizza taste yum...

and of course how can we forget the holy veg pizza the thin and crispy crust made me crave for more pizza please..:)) it had a wonderful base sauce roasted bell peppers onions melting mozzarella and coriander topped with sour cream after all the yummy bites i had no space in my tummy for a dessert there is always next time.... we savored lip smacking stuff will surely visit this place again with my family...

153 BIERE STREET 
Location: adjacent to prestige Ozone adjacent right turn from Forum Value Mall in Whitefield
+919483965130; +919845346932
http://thebiereclub.com/

Vidus Score Card:
Ambiance 8/10
Service 9/10
Value for money: 8/10

Will I recommend and visit this place again?
YES I  will

Paper Boat Review Life is still beautiful

Paper boat drinks are from Hector Beverages PVT.LTD. There are very few authentic, original recipe drinks from India or Indian drinks that are manufactured on a large scale. Creating unique and wonderful drinks that suit as per Indian taste itself is a huge goal. Each paper boat pack costs 30 rupees it comes in 250ml sipper bubble packages. 

Originality of some drinks are so precise, every sip from these pouches transports you to childhood days.    

Paper boat comes in seven flavors aamras, aampanna, kalajamun, jaljeera, golgappe ka pani, kokum and Imli ka amlana...

Paper boat kokum: kokum juice,sugar,salt, cumin, black pepper, ginger powder and chilly powder contains no artificial flavors no preservatives or colors kokum is grown widely in and around south india its good properties helps heart patients skin allergies and stomach ailments this wonder drink has all the goodies in it best for summer.

Paper boat aam panna: Mango pulp, water, sugar, lemon juice, amchur powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, Black salt and iodized salt we get to savor this yumminess once a year now its available 365 days I'm thrilled.

Paper boat golgappe ka pani: Tamarind juice, sugar, water, lemon juice,common salt, black salt,cumin, ginger, red chilly powder, black perpper,nutmeg, coriander powder, ajowan and aamchur powder.golgappa pani is very good for digestion and people suffering from gastric ailments tastes absolutely yummy i did eat it with golgappas...:)

Paper boat jamun kala khatta: Jamun Pulp, water, sugar, lemon juice,apple juice black salt, black pepper, cumin contains all natural flavors. jamun fruit has excellent properties this wonder fruit is consumed by many diabetic people around the globe it helps to build our immune system I can drink this every day...

Paper boat Jaljeera: Lemon juice, cumin, black salt, common salt, black pepper powder and ginger powder. this concoction is normally prepared during navaratri or any festive occasion this recipe has all the ingredients which helps in digestion. 

Paper boat Imli ka amalana: Tamarind concentrate, water, sugar, salt, black pepper, ajowan, fennel, cumin, cinnamon and ginger powder tastes best when served chilled this tamarind juice my granny used to prepare she used to tell it helps people suffering from pitham/Bile...

Paper boat aamras: Water, Sugar and mango pulp tastes exactly how it should no artificial colors or preservatives nope none of that junk every sip will surely remind you of summer holidays...

For more info visit:

www.paperboatdrinks.com

www.facebook.com/paperboatdrinks

Saffola Total Product Review/Vegetable Keema Recipe

Saffola as a brand has always proven and has served its customers with best of products. Saffola total has twice as much antioxidant power compared to Olive Oil this is an added advantage for an Indian customer there are consumers from tier two cities  who cannot afford or do not have means to always reach out for olive oil saffola as a brand has thought about the average Indian consumer and has provided a heart friendly product saffola total.

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are known to reduce oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol) thus help maintain strong heart.

Help in scavenging (mopping) bad free radicals and help maintaining cell integrity (or health

Prevent clogging of arteries/ blockage of arteries. Help in keeping your arteries healthy 

What are the advantages of Losorb?

Saffola Total has up to 10 % lower absorption capacity as compared to other oils. Based on external lab studies on sunflower oil, soybean, canola (Saffola Total has shown 18% Lower Absorption over soybean, 16% Lower Absorption over sunflower, 20% Lower Absorption over canola)

What are free radicals how can it help me?

When storing oil at home or on the shelf  the free radicals in the air cause the oil to deteriorate again the role of anti-oxidants is to help prevent that and this results in a better quality product for you and your family. Antioxidants are known to fight free radicals which are responsible for cell damage in the body. 

While Saffola Total has high anti-oxidant potential, it has various other benefits which work at 3 ends.While frying it has become prudent to make sure that the undesirable / harmful components formed during frying can be reduced to the best. Anti-oxidants in Saffola total help do just that.

Saffola Total also gives you the benefits of Multi seed technology, a technology that combines the goodness of two oils in one.

The potency of multiple technologies make Saffola Total , one of the best oils in the country for heart care for you and your entire family. 

I will call vegetable keema recipe as roti lovers side dish my parents surely get tired eating roti and dhal regularly i try and incorporate mixed veggies in a meal on regular basis mom is a heart patient she really does not have many options the recipes i prepare are less oil and more veggies in a way this is good health wise for all of us at home.

Recipe Video...

Ingredients:

1 Medium Head Cauliflower 

2 Carrots

1 Cup Green Peas

2 Medium Onions

2 Tomatoes 

6 Pods Garlic

1 Inch Ginger

1 Capsicum

3 Green Chilies

2 Sprigs Curry Leaves

1 Tbsp Chilly Powder

1/2 Tsp Turmeric 

1 Tbsp Coriander Powder

1/2 Tbsp Garam Masala or Kitchen King Masala

Saffola total Oil 2 to 3 Tbsp 

Salt as per taste

Lime juice, coriander and mint for garnish.

Prep Up:

1. Please click here to see how i clean cauliflower and broccoli this is an important step.
2. After cleaning the cauliflower florets drain the excess water using a grater grate into tiny grits or add the cauliflower in a mixer jar and pulse until tiny grits.
3. Peel and grate the carrots or follow the same step and add to mixer jar and keep pulsing until the carrots are grated into tiny grits.
4. Add ginger and garlic in to the same mixer jar along with peeled and halved onion grind until coarse paste add chopped tomatoes along with the ground onion and grind till smooth paste.
5. Slit the green Chilies 
6. Par boil the peas and reserve.

Method:

• Heat a handi with oil on medium flame add the ground onion and tomato paste along with curry leaves fry until oil separates.
• Add the dry spices chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala to the onion fry a bit.
• Add the grated cauliflower and carrots fry a bit add slit chilly peas and salt fry a bit once the moisture from the veggies evaporate a bit add 1/2 cup of water stir and cover cook on low flame until the veggies are cooked.
• Add the capsicum and fry a bit more once the capsicum has cooked garnish with mint and coriander along with lime juice and serve hot with paratha/roti...Enjoy...:) 

Rate for 1 liter Saffola Total:180 Rs

I totally recommend everyone to purchase saffola total...take small steps to a positive lifestyle changes in a healthy way with saffola total there is no more risk of heart attacks be kind to your self eat healthy stay fit.

Thanks to #Deepan Siddhu.

Tomato Rava Dosa

When we have diabetic people at home we are always in search of ingredients to improvise and prepare best tasty recipes this is one recipe which has all ingredients that are diabetic friendly.

Recipe Video...

Ingredients:
1 1/2 Cups Bombay Rava/Fine Semolina
1 Large Onion (Peeled and thinly sliced)
2 Tomatoes Cubed
3 Fresh Red or Green Chilies
2 Sprigs Curry Leaves
1 Tbsp Cumin
1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
Salt as per taste
Oil as required

Method:

• In a mixer jar add onion, tomato, chilly, curry leaves, cumin and asafoetida pulse twice.
• Add rava to the ground mixture grind till smooth batter add water if needed once ground reserve in a bowl.
• Add salt as per taste to the batter mix well.
• Heat a tawa/skillet on medium flame add few drops oil and spread a bit ladle the batter swirl to make dosa sprinkle a bit more oil or ghee and fry till crisp flip and fry to the other side as well once done serve hot with coconut or onion chutney.

HIGH ULTRA LOUNGE

Food Bloggers from across the country were invited to High ultra lounge for their pre launch party on February 3rd, 2014 High Ultra Lounge is a modern Asian bar and restaurant that is based on the theme of “timelessness”.

Brigade Group Launched the HIGHest F&B Destination in South India
Bangalore, 4th February, 2014 - Brigade Group, one of India’s top 10 developers, has launched the company’s first ever standalone F&B project - High Ultra Lounge, under the management of its subsidiary Brigade Hospitality. Spread over more than 10,000 square feet and located on the Roof top of the World Trade Center, Bangalore,

The lounge is the brainchild of Nirupa Shankar, Director, Brigade Hospitality and has been executed under the direction of Vineet Verma, Executive Director, Brigade Hospitality. The USP of the lounge is the panoramic view of the city that can be experienced at a height of 421 feet, making it the highest point for a food and beverage destination in India, outside of Mumbai. High Ultra Lounge looks to redefine the lounge bar experience by focusing on superlative ambiance, modern pan Asian cuisine, world-class mixology and personalized service.

The lounge has been divided into four zones to give guests a sense of exclusivity and different experiences each time they visit the venue.

HIGH View is a space to catch the last rays of the sun.
HIGH Edge is a private party area.
HIGH Dine is an open-to-sky dining area.
HIGH Mix is a high energy lounge space.
The team is led by Pravesh Pandey, Director-Operations, Chef Zhang Hao, and Guruprashanth, Director-Bar.

The Lounge offers Pan Asian Food with a slight fusion twist chef Zhang Hao, severed us amazing starters like sesame cheese rolls, sweet potato with teriyaki reduction, grilled tofu with korean chilly sauce , vegetable sushi platter, fried chicken with mint and thai basil, fried snapper with thai sauce, crab stick tempura.

Main Course miso soup, green vegetable curry, stir fried vegetables, jasmine rice, fried soba noodles, fish in laksha sauce, massaman lamb curry  and for dessert coconut lychee icecream  with banofee pie 

Beverages are top class Mixologist Guruprashanth truly tingled our palettes with his amazing concoction of mocktails and cocktails

Special Thanks to Shalini Chopra and Anamika.

HIGH ULTRA LOUNGE
World Trade Centre,
Brigade Gateway Campus,
26/1 Dr. Rajkumar Road,
Malleswaram West,
Bangalore - 560 055
+91 80 4567 4567
www.highultralounge.com