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A Michelin-starred restaurant from London, Yauatcha Bengaluru invited us to a elegant sunday brunch. Alan Yau a london based restaurateur is the man behind Yau-at-cha, I loved his creative word building game alan has named the restaurant after his surname Yau and atcha means at tea house or drink tea this word derives from Cantonese a phrase.
Yautcha is located at 5th Floor of 1MG mall Bengaluru. A very modern space which is completely covered with blue tinted glass panels that reflects good energy its well lit, the space itself is well maintained there is a lot of detail they follow at Yauatcha, like the table settings are symmetrically placed. every single detail is noted and made sure its arranged and set perfect this precision makes the dining experience a formal affair.
My Experience Captured...
Truffle edamame dumpling, Vegetable chui chow dumpling, Vegetable chive dumpling, Chicken and prawn shumai,Pork and prawn shumai...
We were served yumcha and the sunday brunch which is 24 varities of dimsums steamed/ baked/ fried and pan fried followed by sunday brunch stir fried veggies/beef and pork along with fried rice and noodles, the real deal was slow cooked and braised beef and pork. finally desserts and an array of tea and mocktails. yumcha is only served from monday to friday and the sunday brunch is a set menu please visit the web-link given below and call for rates...
Wagyu Prawn Puff, Crispy Duck Roll, Sesame prawn and chicken fried Balls, Golden fried vegetable puff...
Turnip cakes garnished with garlic, jasmine tea and chicken puff...
Braised pork belly in a truffle sauce served with steam cooked mantao sweet buns..
All dished were served with pickled veggies and chilly sauce...we also enjoyed stir fried chicken rice warped chicken in pepper and stir fried beef ...
chocolate hazelnut mousse...
Raspberry delice...
Religieuse...
Mango Mousse cake...
I'm a sort of person who loves detail the maccarons had a chinese year of horse stamped on it this truly touched my heart this is a gesture that says may good luck follow where ever you go...
Bangalore based Tamils are know for their mutton recipes this is my family favourite recipe we normally prepare this juicy and spicy treat during monsoons some treats are meant to be served during chill rainy days...
Demo Video Recipe...
Ingredients:
1 Kilo Mutton
3 to 4 Medium Onions finely chopped
1 Tbsp Peppercorns
3 Tbsp Chilly Powder
2 Tbsp Garam Masala
1 1/2 Tbsp Coriander Powder
1 Tbsp Turmeric Powder
11/2 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
4 Green Chillies Chopped
Few pieces fresh Coconut
Lime juice Mint and Coriander for garnish
2 Tbsp Oil
2 Tbsp Ghee
Salt as per taste
Method:
On a medium flame add 1 tbsp ghee to the ghee add 3 to 4 tbsp chopped onion and fry a bit add pepper corn to the onions and fry till light brown in colour add coconut to the onion a fry a bit remove from flame allow to cool a bit.
Add this onion mixture to a mixer jar add tad bit of water and grind to a smooth paste reserve this paste can be prepared a head of time and preserved in air tight container and chilled.
Heat a pressure cooker on medium high flame with one tbsp of oil add the washed and drained meat fry a bit add 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp of chilly powder 1/2 tsp of coriander 1 tbsp garam masala powder fry the meat add 2 cups water and salt as per taste bring to a boil and place the lid with whistle allow the meat to cook upto 4 whistles or until well done.
Heat a kadai on medium high flame with 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp ghee add 2 sprigs of curry leaves and fry a bit add the remainder chopped onion and ginger garlic paste fry till light pink in colour add the remainder masalas chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala fry till oil separates add the onion paste to this masala and 1/3 cup water and cook till oil separates add the cooked meat to this masala and allow till the masala reduces add chopped coriander and lime juice toss a bit and serve hot with steam cooked rice....enjoy...:)
Few tips to follow: If there is more moisture content in the meat after pressure cooking place the cooker on high flame with out lid allow the moisture to reduce a bit before adding to the masala and frying...
The deep red colored curry is called as military gravy this recipe is army style cooking passed down to me from granny i remember my granny always used to prepare this rich gravy for large gatherings and birthdays at home...nowadays no one prefers greasy stuff you can surly cut down on fats authentic army cooking always has oil floating on top...I've cut down on whole spices and added garam masala there is no compromise on taste curry tasted yumm...
Video demo...
Ingredients:
1 Kilo Chicken Curry Cut
3 Large Onion (Finely Chopped)
2 Large Tomatoes (Finely Chopped or Crushed in Blender)
5 Chilies Slit add if you can handle the heat
1 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
1 1/2 Tbsp Garam Masala
4 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1 Tbsp Pepper Powder
2 Tbsp Coriander Powder
1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
2 Tbsp Tamarind Pulp
1 Tbsp Kasuri Methi/dried fenugreek
Salt as per taste
2 Tbsp Ghee
2 Tbsp Oil
Finely Chopped Coriander and Mint for Garnish...
This Chicken Gravy is normally served along with Poori, hot Pulkas or Bread..
Prep up:
Wash the chicken pat dry or leave it in the colander to drain out excess water.
Make sure to chop onions and tomatoes fine as possible.
Finely chop coriander and mint.
Method:
Heat oil and ghee in a wok add the chopped onion and chilly fry on low flame constantly stirring.
Add a splash of water to the onions keep stirring and fry till oil separates.
Add chilly powder, tumeric powder, dhania powder and garam masala and fry a bit.
Add splash of water and fry the Masala till oil separates.
Add the crushed tomato and fry till oil separates.
Add chicken to the masala and fry a bit cover and allow the chicken to cook in its own juices.
After 10 minutes check on the chicken add sufficient water salt pepper powder and kasuri methi stir and place a cover cook the chicken till well done.
Once the chicken has cooked add tamarind pulp bring to a boil and garnish with mint and coriander...serve piping hot with hot fresh poori enjoy...:)
Sometimes i receive weird requests for chicken kabab recipes mentioning a hotel or restaurant who has perfected their recipe I can no where fall in that category of recreating restaurant style food at home...Home Food is SOul Food...I prepare chicken kababs in 3 variations you'll get to see all the other 2 fusion concoctions soon on this blog...
Demo Video Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Kilo Chicken
1 1/2 Cups Yogurt
1/4 + 1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
2 1/2 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1 Tbsp Garam Masala or Tandoori Chicken Masala
1/2 Tsp Coriander Powder
1 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
1 Egg
Red food color
1 Tbsp Maida/All purpose flour
1 Tbsp Corn Flour
1/2 Lime
Salt as per taste
Oil for frying
Marination:
First Stage marination: in a mixing bowl add 1 Kilo Chicken, 1 1/2 Cups Yogurt, 1/4 Tsp Turmeric mix yogurt, lime and turmeric well into the chiken cover and allow to marinate for 2 hours.
Second Stage marination: After 2 hours drain the excess yogurt from the chicken place the chicken in another mixing bowl add 1 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste add garam masala chilly powder and coriander powder to the chicken mix till well combined cover and refrigerate over night for best juicy kababs or for minimum 3 hours
Method:
In a bowl mix corn flour maida and 1 tbsp chilly powder add this mixture before frying the chicken.
Heat oil in wok on medium flame.
Add corn flour, maida mixture and egg to the marinated chicken mix till well combined check and adjust salt as per taste drop the chicken pieces one by one in hot oil fry until light golden drain off excess oil and serve hot along with lime wedges...Enjoy...:)
Bangalore is clearly trying to move with times newly opened Tiffin box etc at white field inorbit mall is located in IT hub the restaurant offers exciting and favorite dishes from homes of India. the freshest ingredients and authentic touch ensures the classic centuries old recipes cooked to perfection with utmost care
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The laid back ambiance makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. your most welcome to scribble on the place mats crossword puzzles, find your word and many more activities that can be accomplished while waiting for your dabba. the decor has that contemporary feel. tiffin dabbas, milk can as lights cycle wheels and dholaks are decorated in a fun way wall murals and bench seating most definitely brings the place togeather.
Tiffin box serves up some scrumptious Gujarati, Rajasthani, Marwari, Sindhi, Maharastrian, Punjabi, Awadhi and Hyderbadi dishes. A variety of tandoor dishes as well as regional biryanis and curry dishes are part of the spread.
Some of their vegetarian signature dishes are achari mushroom, upma, diwani handi, sindhi kadhi, chhole lahori and mirch ka salan. Their signature meaty dishes are nalli nihari, Goan prawn curry, kosha mongsho, mustard fish tikka, prawns koliwada and the Birmingham balti.
Light snacks like idli, pav bhaji, aloo paratha and chaats are also available to please every
palate. You should leave room for their yummy signature desserts like chilli ice-cream, paan icecream
and sugar free gajar ka halwa.
They have marked dishes on their menu which their chefs can tailor to Jain requirements.
Lunch Buffet – To cater to the busy office goers who want a quick lunch, they are offering a
daily-changing 4-course lunch buffet showcasing regional food cooked home-style, available
from 12 noon to 4 pm. Cost: Rs 350 + tax.
Beverages – Tiffinbox etc. offers an assortment of beverages. Choose from lassi, ginger
lemonade, kapi, tea, coffee and many more.
Channa Chaat
we were served both the dabba version and the buffet my taste testing started with channa chat , papadi chaat, dahi vada, moongfali vada aloo dum and pasta salad.
Dahi Vada
Moongfali/peanut vada
Crunchy papadi chaat and channa chat was chatpata very authentic delhi style cooking dahi vadas was a bit sweet for my taste pallet but was spongy very tasty the tangy chutney drizzled on top was yum peanut vadas was the most unexpected recipes ever crunchy bits of peanuts and crispy vadas tasted yum very summery pasta salad was bursting with flavors of mint coriander and lime its the kind i prepare at home all the time very unusual plate of starters for sure.
Delhi Tiffin Box
Delhi Tiffinbox (contains paneer or murgh makhani as main dish Dhal Chawal Roti and Gulab Jamun) pricing 320 rs for veg and 420 for nonveg serves two.
Kolkata Tiffinbox
Kolkata tiffin box (veg curry or kosho mongsho fish,chicken or mutton dhal chawal roti gulab jamun) pricing 320 rs for veg and 420 for nonveg serves two.
Sweet Corn Soup
Starting of with my main course corn soup, nalli nihari, kholapuri chicken masala, rogan gosht, chicken tikka, paneer biryani and raita all the recipes were prepared with less or perfect amount of oil its not greasy very healthy tiffin box they prepare all the recipes with less oil butter ghee and cream.
Nalli Nihari
I can most definitely say it was the best nalli nihari i ever tasted in Bangalore so far...its a knock out...
My plate with nalli nihari and pulka..
Followed by paneer biryani, rogan gosht, chicken kholapuri and chicken tikka with few naans...
Butter Scotch Ice Cream
with no more space in our tummy we were also served butter scotch ice cream...
Blueberry Cheese Cakes and Caramel Custard
My meal was complete with a wonderful caramel custard and blue berry cheese cake overall experience was awesome...
Its okay to forget your dabba once in a while just head to tiffin box the buffets are super really affordable very fresh ingredients used...from Birmingham to kolkata every dabba has its own history and authentic taste picky eaters like me have a wide range to choose from let it be veg or nonveg they do not serve alcohol just choose lassi or smoothie its good for heart every tiffin box is filled with soul food make your day special opening a tiffin box filled with surprises...
Vidus Score Card:
Ambiance: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
ADDRESS:
Tiffinbox etc
First Floor, Inorbit Mall (between Sathya Sai Hospital and Marriott Hotel)
EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore
TIMINGS: 12 noon to 3:30 pm / 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
For reservations, call 080-28029599
Important points to note: Parking available, incase your travelling by volvo take a bus from shivajinagar or mg road.
Dad and I were driving all day we had to cover some important errands this made us totally hungry and it was lunch break so i suggested dad why don't we step in for some whole some meal at chakum chukum they prepare best roti rolls on the gomany friends and family have recommended this place before we finally made it...
Once we found the place it was totally packed there was hardly place to stand or sit its a take away joint...I saw people very fondly ordering for chicken and mutton rolls they throng through out the day Chakum Chukum is open from 11am till 11pm some times the rush is so much they are forced to open till 12 pm..
Once i placed my order I got to meet Mrs.Arpita the flag bearer of Chakum Chukum it all started in 2009 arpita's hubby was working here in bangalore she was so fond of roti rolls every now and then the couple were in search of best roti rolls in town her search was a fail until she finally decided to take things into her own hands and start a small roti roll joint she did not expect any huge returns from it all she wanted to do was serve up authentic calcutta style roti rolls it was a hobby which turned to her full time profession...
like all other women arpita also faced the storm she had to juggle with business, kid, home affairs, few taunting customers etc but her determination never failed like they say "when the going gets tough, the tough gets going"...all of us have to start some where to reach our goals in life. when i started my blog mom was my inspiration after seeing arpita I'm totally inspired with her great attitude towards life take what ever life throws at you and make the best of it...this is my message to all women out there learn your life lessons and start sketching out your dreams and put it to action...
Arpita's kitchen is tiny with 2 tables and few stoves there is hardly any space to stand way back when she started in 2009 she used to cook from scratch as her business grew she had to appoint people. 5 to 6 people work there Chef Khan handles everything with ease Khan and his assistants roll rotis in no time tawa fry it with egg meat or veg toppings followed with chutney and condiments rolled into delicious bundles of joy and serve it pipping hot...
Mutton and Chicken Roll
We ordered for chicken roll = 80 rs double chicken egg roll=100 rs mutton roll= 130 rs and veg paneer roll=80 rs prices are quite reasonable for a wholesome meal you have options to choose depends how spicy rolls you prefer what chutney would you like etc... they also have options on rotis and filling whether you prefer double roti, eggs and chicken...
Double Chicken Egg Roll
My order for double chicken egg roll with extra mustard and chutney tasted out of this world absolutely yummy fluffy roti topped with egg and filled with tender grilled chicken tikka which is barbecued shredded and filled in the center with onion it was truly amazing and tasty if you like spicy stuff like me make sure to ask for mustard sauce in your roll its yum...
Mutton is similarly cooked as chicken its grilled and shredded every bite was spicy n juicy yumminess...i was totally tempted to order some coke had to restrain my self dieting a bit on sugary stuff...how ever they also serve sweet lime soda and classic lassi...
People have traveled long and far to taste these fantabulous rolls many awards news mentions and scribbled messages from most visited customers showcases her doorway and wall space. where is Chakum Chukum Located?
Address: Near Ambedkar college, esi signal,
No.901/2, 4th Cross Road, 7th Main Road,
Appareddipalya, Indira Nagar,
Bangalore, Karnataka 560008
Phone:080 4211 5536
Hours: Open today · 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
My Bill was: 395 Rs
Vidus Score Card:
Ambiance: 4/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Service: 5
We have been dining at Richie Rahhams for almost 10 years now its one of those restaurants where we go as a family to relax and enjoy food i would give you a honest suggestion to visit richies during afternoons by 1 pm after 2 the biryani's are sold out night out at richies serves some scrumptious chicken shawarma and sheek kebabs.
If your a biryani freak like me who loves the grease then this a must visit restaurant Richie Rahhams have outlets across Bangalore you can visit them at any of these locations
1, Medison Complex, Near Leela Palace, Kodihalli, Old Airport Road Bangalore 82, MM Road, Frazer Town, Bangalore 39, Yadava Layout, Arvindnagar, Near Honest Bakery, Kammanahalli, Bangalore 4, 80 Feet Road, Near Shanthi Sagar, RT Nagar, Bangalore 30/1, Near Indian Express, Cunningham Road, Bangalore 28, K.B Road, (Double Road), Opposite HDFC Bank, Shanti Nagar Bangalore
The Interiors and seating is very retro comfortable cushioned chairs white crockery and roses welcome you the moment you enter aromatic spices from the out door kitchen will surely make you extra hungry by 1 pm 2 levels @ richies is packed with crowd.
As soon as we entered we were made to seat at a comfy corner and were handed menu cards the price range is reasonable they serve mixture of chinese, maharashtrian, kashmiri, sufi, greek and punjabi specials it can get bit confusing while ordering your best meal...follow me and see what we ordered....
HOT n SOUR CHICKEN SOUP
Price = 95Rs
Soup was quite tasty pieces of shredded chicken is reduced in chicken stock seasoned perfectly with soya sauce chilly sauce and pepper thickened with corn starch and garnished with vinegar and coriander was yum.
CHICKEN SHOLEY
Price = 150 Rs
Pieces of tender boneless chicken marinated with yogurt and spices pan fried with chillies and curry leaves was crunchy char bits of chicken was super how ever i would suggest to order chicken kababs instead this recipe sadly was tad bit greasy for my palette.
CHICKEN GHEE ROAST
Price = 200
Pieces of marinated chicken fried in ghee then simmered in a spicy sauce tasted absolutely yum with Biryani.
MUTTON BIRYANI
Price = 200Rs
Marinated Gosht cooked to perfection with spices and jeera rice tasted out of this world absolutely yummy biryani devoured in minutes...we also ordered pepsi...
KHEER
Comes with every biryani order
Rice simmered in milk, khoya,saffron and sugar reduced to pudding consistency what a wonderful way to complete a meal
The take away counter is always buzzing with people... Packets of biryani getting sold in no time do visit richies and experience the vibe...
My Total Bill: 997
Vidus Score Card:
Ambiance: 3.5/5
Food: 4.5/5
Service: 5
Value for money: 4/5
Important Points: Parking available, very neatly maintained, food cooked according to Muslim religious norms/ Halal Food
