CULINARY ADVENTURE WITH CHEF JOLLY #NH48 PART 6 COORG

 Our final stop was coorg. We boarded our cabs around 5 am in Mangalore and headed towards coorg...

Kodagu (Coorg) Lies on the Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka. The district is bordered by Dakshina Kannada district to the northwest,Kasargod district to the west, Hassan district to the north, Mysore district to the east, Kannur district of Kerala to the southwest, and the Wayanad district of Kerala to the south. 

Agriculture is the most important factor that upholds the economy of Kodagu and the main crops cultivated in this region are rice, coffee and spices. 

Kodagu is known for its coffee and Pandi curry (pork curry). The  indigenous community in coorg are Kodavas and other ethnic groups (Arabasha and Kodava subgroups).

The chief languages presently spoken in Kodagu are Kodava, Kannada, Kasaragod Malayalam, Yerava, Kuruba, Konkani, Urdu, Tulu and English. 

The drive to coorg was amazing surrounded by greenery and scenic views. We spotted a highway hotel and had to stop there for breakfast. 

The highway hotel was started by a chef from Kasaragod. Chef Syed had worked for Intercontinental for almost 12 years. He chose a simple life and wanted to be with family...with his brothers and family support they started a small restaurant on highway and also named it as highway which serves home style food for travelers.

We enjoyed our breakfast they served us sanna's, parotta, chicken curry, neer dosa and kalathappam with chutney. We also had wonderful coffee from this region.

Sanna...

Neer Dosa...

Kalathappam...

My Plate...

Coffee...

 We were back on the road and reached coorg around 10 am. At coorg chef's wanted to cook and have an authentic home cooked meal Chef Jolly took us to his very close acquaintance house here we met Mr and Mrs.Ponnappa.

The Ponnappa's were such a sweet family however they did not want any of their pics to be published on social media I've maintained the promise and not posted their pics here...

Ponnappa's are well traveled folks and truly love collecting a lot of art their entire house was decorated with art and antiques which they've collected over the years. Chef Jolly and team wanted to cook some authentic coorgi dishes all of us headed to the market to purchase some produce for our cookout...

Glimpse of Ponnappas's House...

Ponnappa's Suggested we should purchase all the spices from food banq while the chefs were busy with their purchase...I did some shopping too...

I purchased some chocolates, kachampulli, dried birds-eye chilly and star-anise from this shop...

After shopping we reached home,  chef's got busy cooking. The family and chefs  were so busy cooking in the kitchen. I managed to get some food pics with out disturbing the chefs. 

While the team was cooking up a storm myself and my fellow blogger strolled around the property and clicked some pics...

Once we returned the family and chefs had a feast ready for us...They cooked some Akki otti which are rice rotti, Kumbala curry which is pumpkin curry, Pork vindaloo, Kadamputtus  which are rice dumplings, Chicken fry and Ghee rice...

Kumbala Curry...

Akki Otti...

Kozhi Fry...

Kadamputtus...

Ghee Rice...

Pork Vindaloo...

Beer

My Plate...

Coffee...

We thoroughly enjoyed home cooked meal. It was nearing 3 pm we had to get back to Bangalore before midnight we boarded our car and headed back to Bangalore. 

Here is my recipe for Rice Dumplings...

Coorgi Chicken Curry Recipe...

Life is so different in Mangalore, Udupi and Coorg. Our trip was slowly coming to an end I was sad and excited at the same time. People were so friendly with us they have also maintained their environment so well be it Hassan, Udupi, Mangalore or Coorg where ever we visited it was clean garbage free. 

This Culinary Journey taught me a lot...I saw and learnt  many things from a chefs point of view, I must thank JW Marriott Team and Chef Jolly for the wonderful opportunity.

Few clicks taken around Ponnapp's Property.

Thai Food Festival @HIGH ULTRA LOUNGE - Bengaluru

Thai Food is very similar to Indian Cuisine and when it comes to tasting thai food, I'm always excited its wholesome and aromatic meal that pleases my taste palate. High Ultra Lounge welcomes guests to indulge in combination of  innovative Asian cocktails and relish a mouthful of crispy and subtle flavor starters. 

The lavish spread stared with Tom Yum Soup, Fish Cakes, Corn cakes, Basil Chicken Skewers and Spring rolls, I loved the soup and fish cakes it was packed with basil and ginger flavors one of the best I've tasted so far. 

Mains were equally relishing chicken randang, stir fried vegetables, cottage cheese in basil sauce, chilly kai phad kaphrao, thai style steam cooked basa served along with a generous portion of jasmine rice was heavenly. 

The Chefs served us dishes with right balance of flavors, perfect textures using authentic ingredients. Drinks were really creative with oriental influences. Ambiance is sure to wow and impress you. The Tasting session was fantastic with a contemporary twist we thoroughly enjoyed. Thai food festival ends on 31st March worth a visit.

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Cocktails and mocktails I tasted...

Guru's Last Drop 

Fashion Prohibition: A great bacardi  legacy cocktail

Tied Promise: A concoction of spiced dark rum, coconut liqueur, citrus and vermouth 

Guru's Love Potion

Tom Yum Soup

Deep Fried Corn Cakes

Spring Rolls

Deep Fried Fish Cakes

Tomato Salad

Jasmine Rice

Chilly kai phad kaphrao

Cottage cheese in basil sauce

Chicken Randang

Steam Cooked Basa

Stir Fried Vegetables 

Coconut milk sago with sweet potato and steam cook banana with coconut milk

 

I'm sharing some of my thai inspired recipes do try these recipes its yummy...

Chicken Laksa Soup

Asian Apple Salad

Thai Basil Paneer Tikka

Asian Apple Salad Recipe

Juicy and crisp Asian Apple Salad is a perfect side for barbecue or fried chicken. This salad is packed with fresh flavors serves 3 if served with grills. I love using Washington apples for my recipes and have created many recipes using honey crisp and granny smith apple varieties.

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Macaroni Salad Recipe 

Apple Spring Roll Recipe

Caramel Fondue Recipe

I was totally surprised when Washington apples sent me a box filled with 5 different variety of apples was not expecting this gift at all must thank Washington Apples for this surprise.

For Asian Apple Salad I've used Honey Crisp and Granny Smith Apple I liked the combination of sweet and sour in this salad.

Ingredients:

1 Granny Smith Apple cored and sliced

1 Honey Crisp Apple cored and sliced

1 Large Tomato Sliced

I large Onion Sliced

1 Bunch Lettuce 

Dressing: 2 Tbsp Roasted and Crushed Peanuts, 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce or Tamarind Pulp, 1 Tbsp Grape Seed Oil or Sesame Oil, 1 Tbsp Sugar or Palm Sugar.

A Pinch Salt and Pepper Powder...

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Method: Wash the Lettuce thoroughly tear up the leaves and add to a mixing bowl discard the steam if possible tends to be bitter some times. Add the sliced apples, onions and tomatoes to the lettuce toss and reserve. 

In a mixing bowl add sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and oil mix until the sugar melts add crushed peanuts and create a dressing. Add dressing to the salad and toss serve with your favorite fried or chilled chicken enjoy...:)

Few Recipe Suggestion to serve along with Asian Apple Salad...

Basil Chicken Tikka

Tangdi Chicken Kabab

Karavalli Fish Fry Recipe

Achari Chicken Recipe

Chicken Laksa Soup Recipe

Chicken Laksa soup is wholesome meal on its own. This soup is packed with flavors and taste. I personally love to prepare this soup in bulk and freeze...its easy to thaw reheat and top it on hot noodles this is one of those very simple an easy to prepare freezer meal recipe.

Thai curry paste is available at all supermarkets we can use either red or green thai curry paste for this recipe. 

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If your visiting Shangrila, Bengaluru. They have the best laksa on the menu sure do give it a try...Click taken at Shangrila, B-cafe Bengaluru. 

Ingredients:

1 Onion Sliced

2 Chilies Slit

1 Tbsp Ginger and garlic paste

2 Sprigs fresh Basil, Mint and Coriander

1 Packet Egg or Wheat Noodles Cooked

100 Grams Chicken Breast Cubed and Washed

2 Tbsp Store bought Thai Red or Green Curry Paste

100 ML Coconut milk

1 Tbsp Butter

Salt if needed

3 Cups Water or Chicken broth

For Garnish Veggies of your choice Julienne Carrots, Lime and Sprouts...

To prepare veg laksa we can use tofu, carrots and corn for the same recipe also make sure you read the ingredients on the store bought thai curry paste sometimes it contains fish sauce and fish...

Method: Heat a wok on medium flame with butter. Once the butter starts to melt add chicken, ginger and garlic paste, onion and chilies fry a bit. Once the raw flavors from the ginger and garlic has gone Add 2 Tbsp of thai curry paste to the chicken along with 3 cups water bring to boil. 

Add coconut milk to the boiling broth and reduce a bit add fresh mint, basil and coriander stir and check if the chicken has cooked or needs salt adjust salt if needed the curry paste already had good measure of salt I've avoided adding salt to this recipe. Once the soup comes to a boil remove from flame... 

To serve In a soup bowl add noodles and top with hot soup garnish with sprouts and veggies serve hot with lime wedge...Enjoy...:)

Thyme and Mint Tea (Moroccan Mint Tea Recipe)

Thyme and mint tea is served at a very famous restaurant/cafe called Alibaba located in Fraser town Bangalore. They call it as Moroccan tea pot serves 5 and is super soothing.  I must thank alibaba team for sharing this recipe with me. 

This tea will give instant relief for people suffering from headache, stomach pain, cold, sore throat, fever and indigestion. This tea is a miracle drug for me has cured all my minor alignments.

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Ingredients:

1 Bunch Fresh Mint Leaves

1 Bunch Fresh Thyme or 3 Tbsp Dried Thyme

4 Tbsp Sugar or Honey

4 Cups Water

3 to 4 Green Tea Bags...

Method: Bring water to rolling boil add sugar and melt the sugar. Pick and wash the greens thoroughly. Add the tea bags to the water and steep the tea lower the flame add mint and thyme bring to a rapid boil switch off the flame and place a cover allow the tea to rest for a minute and serve hot in shot glasses...Enjoy...:)