Diwali Special Thali @Kesariya, JP-Nagar Bengaluru

Bangalore is geared up for Diwali this festive season, I was in the mood to taste traditional cuisine right up my alley was an invite to dine at Kesariya totally excited with the invite and we headed to Kesariya, JP Nagar › 55, Goenka Chambers, Jeevan Griha Colony, 19th Main, Phase 2, Bangalore 560078.

Food: The scrumptious vegetarian thali consists authentic rajasthani shekhawati dishes some dishes were family owned traditional recipes.The Thali is priced at 545/- for adults and 300/- for kids, inclusive of all taxes.

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Ambiance: Reminded me of old rajasthani haveli, antique columns, jharokhas, doors and window panels, are sourced directly from the region, walls adorned with beautiful paintings, ceiling decorated with traditional drawings,What made our dining experience authentic was the puppet show and folk music sung by the puppeteers. The elaborate meal is served on silver crockery which made me feel like royalty.

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The Menu: Appetizers, Masala Chaas(Spiced Butter Milk), Moong Dal Shorba(Dal Soup).

Starters, Paneer Ghevar(sweet dish prepared from cottage cheese), Sangar Ka Samosa, Sabudana Vada(Tapioca pearls vada), Baby Corn Pakoda and Raj Kachori.

Dals and Curries. Maharaja paneer, Bhindi Masala, Aloo petha, Gatte Ki Sabzi, Moong Mogar, Imlana, Do Chonk ki dal, Chilla ki kadhi.

Main course, Dal Panchmel, Paneer Baati/Ghee, Gulab Choorma

Rice Dishes, Moong dal khichdi, Chashni Ka Chawal, Steamed Rice.

Bread Basket, Fulka, Bajra Ki roti, Urad Dal Kachawdi, Poori.

Accompaniments, Kachumbar, Green Chutney, Garlic Chutney, Chilly Achaar, Fried kair and gawarfalli papad.

Dessert, Gad Moti, Chikoo Halwa, Malai Kulfi...Paan Beda.

 

What I got to taste were some new and authentic dishes... Paneer batti, sangar ka samosa, Moong Mogar and gulab churma. 

Some combinations were bit freaky combination to me however this was traditional food and I had to taste it. The manager and waiter were kind enough to guide me with the dishes. When I started the main course they asked me to eat the rice khichdi with sweet and tangy tamarind water also know as imlana the taste was quite unique was almost in the same lines like our southindian rasam rice... and sweet rice with moong dal again the sweet and savory combo was really good.

There are very few rajasthani restaurants who serve gatte ki sabzi prepared properly kesariya nailed this dish it was super tasty perfect for roti. The Dishes I liked and will recommend to try are the sangar ka samosa, Paneer Ghevar, Raj Kachori, Dal Panchmel, Paneer Baati/Ghee, Gulab Choorma, Kulfi.

Sangar ka Samosa

Paneer Ghevar

Raj Kachori

Paneer Baati/Ghee, Gulab Choorma

Malai Kulfi

Overall I liked the ambiance and food. the service was good. seated in a traditional haveli like setup and eating out of sliver plate made my day...Visit : http://www.kesariya.in/

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Honey Chilly Potatoes

Potatoes with calories is always soul satisfying...:) An occasional soul satisfying treat is not a crime, unpredictable rains and freezing Bangalore weather made me create honey chili potatoes. Since I was running out on Honey I added just the sugar we can add half the amount of honey and sugar combo or just honey either ways the sauce is always a winner.

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Ingredients:

300 Grams Potatoes Peeled and washed

1 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup

1 Tbsp Soya Sauce

1/2 Tsp Vinegar

1/4 Tsp Pepper Powder

1 Tsp Chilly Powder
4 Tbsp Sugar or Honey

6 Pods Garlic Peeled and Chopped

6 Chilies Chopped

1 Tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

4 Tbsp Maida/All purpose flour

2 + 2 Tbsp Corn flour

Salt as per taste

Oil for frying

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Method: Start with cutting the potatoes into coins then stack them and cut into sticks. Transfer the chopped potato sticks in water wash until the starch from the potato has gone. Heat 5 to 6 cups water in a pan add salt transfer the chopped potato to the boiling water and par boil or until the potato is half done drain the excess water and reserve the potato.

Prepare the sauce. In a mixing bowl add the soya sauce, chilly powder, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper powder, corn flour and a splash of water mix well. heat a pan with 2 tbsp oil fry the garlic and chilies add the sauce and 1 cup water on low flame thicken the sauce. once the sauce has thickened reserve.

In a mixing bowl add maida and corn four with a pinch of salt add little water at a time prepare a batter the batter should not be to thick neither too thin. transfer the potatoes to the batter mix well with gentle hands until the potatoes are coated in the batter.

Heat oil for frying on medium flame once the oil is hot gently drop the potato and cook on low flame until the color changes to light brown. Drain the excess oil and place the fries on kitchen towel to absorb excess oil..Transfer the potato fries to a mixing bowl..

Add the created sauce mix garnish with toasted sesame serve right away...Enjoy...:)

Mumbai Street Food Festival @Barbeque Nation - Lido Mall, Bengaluru.

Barbeque Nation hosted me for their ongoing M.A. Road food festival. I was totally excited and looking forward to savor the best grills in town. M.A.Road (Mohammed Ali Road) is located in Mumbai.This street is most talked and visited by foodies from across the globe. 

Barbeque Nation has truly Captured the essence of Mumbai street food and is presenting lip smacking delicacies from"Mohammed Ali Road" to Namma Bengaluru. People like me who cannot travel all the way to mumbai can savor the most sort after delicacies on the spread till November 15th 2015 at all Barbeque nation outlets.

The ambiance was all decked-up with Popular Rehri Carts to Live counters and twinkly Lights creating a festive/Iftari atmosphere. The Spread consisted Zam Zam Biryani, Mutton Khichda, Tandoori Bater, Raan, Seekh Kabab, Chutney Grilled Prawns and so on...

  

The Menu

Rehri Cart

Starters..

 Chicken and Bater(Qual) Tandoori

Chicken thighs and quail were marinated in tandoori masala then grilled on coals the meats had a smoky flavor and were perfectly spiced.

Chicken Shikampuri, Chicken Baida Paratha, Seekh Kababs and Keema Kaleji

Chicken Shikampuri is a minced chicken patty filled with spicy panner then pan fried it was crispy on the out side and creamy center in the middle. 

Chicken baida paratha is again spicy minced chicken filling in a paratha this was cooked with ghee and oil was crispy...bit on the oily side. What I liked from the cart were the seekh kabab and keema Kaleji, chutney wala jhinga and raan with roti the seasoning and spice level was perfect.

Veg Options: Pav Bhaji, Paneer Bhurji, Sweet Corn Tawa Masala, Paneer paratha.

Masala Coke

Chutney Wala Jhinga, Taltali fish, Chicken Tikka and Fish Tikka

 Raan-e-Gosht

The Mains..

 Paaya Soup

Zam Zam Chicken Pulao, Nihari Gosht, Mutton Khchida, Bangda Fish Curry and Butter Naan

After a huge list of starters we started witht the mains. I enjoyed the paya soup. After scrumptious soup, I had butter naan, nihari gosht and mutton khchida. I liked the mutton khchida...the dhal spices and meat were cooked to perfection the meat was tender and almost buttery went well with naan.

Next up was the zam zam biryani I've heard quite a bit about this biryani with meats veggies and french fries its a meal on its own...here at bbq nation they had prepared it with sweet corn mutton and chicken surprisingly it was not that heavy rather very tasty.

Malpua with Rabdi, Gulab Jamun, Toffee Pastry

After a huge spread there was a good selection of desserts. We liked the malpua and toffee cake apart from this no mumbai food is complete without a kulfi I chose the kesar malai kulfi. Overall the meal is fit for a king...Stay hungry until you get here...Also try the masala coke to compliment the grills... I thoroughly enjoyed the M.A Road food festival.

Malai Kulfi

Barbeque Nation: 1/4, Ground Floor, Lido Mall, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore. Phone:080-49652867

 

Pepper Chicken Pizza Recipe

Pepper chicken is a south indian/tamilian household favorite side dish served with rasam rice. Pepper Chicken pizza is completely my own creation, One day I happen to reuse leftover pepper chicken for pizza we loved the combo and I personally love peppery meats the flavor and taste is something unique do give this recipe a try...

 Video Recipe to prepare Pizza Dough..

Recipe for Pizza/pasta sauce...

Video How to Prepare Pepper Chicken Pizza...

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To prepare Chicken topping take 250 grams Chicken breast wash and chop into tiny pieces or add the chicken to a coffee blender and grind to form chicken mince.

Heat a wok on medium flame add 1 Tbsp salted butter, once the butter melts add finely Chopped Garlic, 1 tbsp pepper powder and 1 tbsp chilly powder fry a bit. 

Add the chicken fry for a minute. Add salt as per taste we need to be careful with salt as we are using salted butter and if the pepper powder consists salt adjust and add the salt as per taste..

Keep stirring and cook the chicken once the chicken releases moisture cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until the chicken has cooked thoroughly. Once all the moisture has evaporated from the chicken reserve in a bowl..

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Roll out the pizza dough place the pizza dough in the oven at 250 degree for 2 minutes. Smear the pizza base with pizza sauce top with grated mozzarella cheese, chicken, sliced onion, chopped bell peppers chillies...sprinkle with some pizza seasoning place back in oven at 250 degrees for 5 minutes until the cheese melts serve hot...Enjoy...:)

Dosa Pizza Recipe..

Paneer Tikka Pizza Recipe..

Pizza Dough Recipe

This is a Basic Pizza dough recipe.  We can also add dried herbs, garlic or chilli flakes to create flavourful pizza base. We can create many dishes using this dough recipe.

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To Prepare the pizza dough we will require 4 Cups All purpose Flour(Maida), 1 Tsp Sugar, 2 Tsp Yeast, 1 Tsp Salt, 1 Tbsp Oil, 1 Cup Lukewarm water and water to knead the dough.

Add Sugar to Lukewarm water stir. Add the yeast allow to activate. Sift flour twice add to a mixing bowl add salt combine the salt and flour. Add the activated yeast start to knead sprinkle water little by little and create a semi tight dough. 

Add oil and knead for 10 to 15 minutes until the dough is elastic cover allow the dough to raise in a dark place. Once the dough doubles in size take a large dough ball dip into flour roll thin rotis. 

Heat oven at 250 for 5 minutes dust a baking sheet with flour and place the rolled pizza base at 250 degree for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes top with cheese and desired topping bake until pizza is done serve hot...Enjoy..:)

Pepper Chicken Pizza Recipe..

Dosa Pizza Recipe..

Paneer Tikka Pizza Recipe..

Pizza Sauce Recipe..

The Christmas Preparations @Sheraton Grand Bengaluru

I was Invited for the Christmas fruit mixing event held at Sheraton Grand-Bangalore. Finely chopped nuts almonds, walnuts, cashews, dates, apricots, cherry, raisins were decorated on a 12 foot table. The chefs then added old monk rum, Cinnamon, clove and nutmeg powder along with candied orange peels and the mixing began. We thoroughly enjoyed the 1 hour mixing competition. Once the fruits were mixed the chefs took buckets of mixed fruits to be stored carefully...For a months time, these mixed fruits will marinate well and will be ready for Soft fudgy rich fruit cakes.

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Come Taste this yummy rich fruit cake at Sheraton Grand on 25/12/2015

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