7 Different Biryanis By Qureshi Brothers @Majlis, Bengaluru

'Jashn-e-Biryani Festival' at Majlis (Kammanahalli CMR Road, HRBR Layout, Bangalore) hosted me for bloggers table. This festival is truly a biryani lovers dream come true. One can enjoy exotic Kathal (jackfruit) Biryani  to Murgh Rampur Biryani at an affordable cost.

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Majlis is a Indo-Arabic restaurant menu consists a mixture of Lebanese and Indian dishes curated by Celebrity Chef Ashfaque Quereshi and Chef Irfan Quereshi. The Qureshi's are well known chefs in India their four fathers have cooked and served nawabs. The brothers have curated some authentic biryani recipes from the past for this festival 

 

The biryanis we tasted had subtle flavors and taste. Meats and veggies specially the rice was cooked to perfection. I was amazed after tasting few biryanis, never tasted such unique combination yet packed with so much flavors.

We started our meal with a Jaljeera and Watermelon slush welcome drink...

Peri Peri Hummus and Pita Breads

Qureshi Brothers

Our Table

kathal ki biryani a jackfruit biryani. When the jackfruit is not ripe its considered as a vegetable in India, we prepare many dishes with kathal for auspicious occasions. Using kathal in place of meat and transforming the vegetable to taste like meat is art to me.The vegetable was cooked with garlic, coriander, turmeric and whole spices, this biryani was pure perfection.

Then came the murgh rampur biryani. This biryani was cooked with spiced chicken broth and baked on coals for flavor. I have tasted many chicken biryanis, this was my favorite. the taste was subtle, very aromatic biryani.

Bohri Biryani with dry fruits and veggies. After feasting on yummy meat biryani I was not a huge fan of the vegetable biryani. It was prepared to perfection. this biryani would perfectly match with kababs.

Samadurai Ratan is a Prawn biryani. Prawns were marinated and cooked with spices and saffron. Prawns were not rubbery it was juicy. This biryani can be eaten alone without any sides like raita or salan.

Kacchi Gosht Biryani. Meat marinated in yogurt and cooked with aromatic spices and mint is a famous biryani from Hyderabad. Meat literally falls of the bone every bite of this biryani melts in your mouth.

Dum Lucknowi Biryani  or the Awadhi Biryani where the rice and meat are cooked separately and then layered and sealed with wheat dough and baked on coals was absolutely delicious.

Tamatar Salna...A tomato gravy served with biryani for added taste and flavor.

Must try here....Murgh Anari biryani which was stuffed with cheese and pomegranate. The combination of cheese and chicken in a biryani was new to me, very modern or would call it a mashup of two recipes the briyani was too good.

Om Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding)  

Phirni (Rice Pudding)

Overall enjoyed the biryanis. My picks from the entire tasting was Murgh Anari biryani,  kathal ki biryani and  murgh rampur biryani was simply superb I would like to go back to taste these biryanis again.

Sweet Corn Chicken Burger #Supacorn

I must thank supa corn for sending me a large batch of their corn. I had to think out of the box and create a dish or two using the corn hence created this burger. This was my first attempt trying to incorporate chicken and sweet corn, combination was very good. Everyone in my family enjoyed the taste and flavor. I will be preparing this recipe again.

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Ingredients:

4 Burger Buns

500 Grams Boneless Chicken

1/2 Onion

8 Pods Garlic

1 Inch Ginger

5 to 8 Green Chilies 

5 Sprigs Corinader Leafs with stems (washed and reserved)

1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese (grated)

5 Sprigs Spring Onions (finely chopped)

1/4 Cup Supa Corn

Salt as per taste

Oil as required

For Garnish: Micro greens, pepper powder, Lime juice, lettuce, Tomato and Onion Rings.

Method:
Wash the chicken pat it dry and chop into medium pieces.
Add chopped chicken to a mixer jar and pulse twice or thrice to form mince. Always mince chicken in 2 or 3 batches the chicken will get minced fast.

Add the mince to a mixing bowl. In the same mixer jar add sliced 1/2 onion, chilies, garlic, ginger and coriander grind till smooth paste and add to the chicken.

Add chopped spring onions and corn, mix all the ingredients cover and place the chicken in the fridge to marinate for 8 hours.

Once the chicken has marinated add salt as per taste. I added 1 1/2 tbsp salt mix well. Apply oil to your hands and start forming chicken patty.

Heat pan on medium flame add 6 tbsp oil gently place the patty in the pan and fry for 2 minutes on each side drain excess oil and place on a plate.

Top the patty with cheese and microwave for 1 minute until cheese melts. In a mixing bowl add the micro greens, lime juice, salt and pepper powder and serve.

Cut the bun into half and apply butter toast till crispy apply mayo or thousand island sauce, place the patty and garnish with micro greens and serve right away...Enjoy...😋

Enjoying Japanese Cuisine @The Chancery-Matsuri, Bengaluru

I was hosted by The Chancery-Matsuri a Japanese Restaurant located on Lavelle Road. Matsuri is a hotel that is run by a division of Toyota. 

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What I really liked about matsuri is the location its centrally located right opposite to airlines hotel. Ambiance is very calm and inviting.  

Since I've never been to Japan or tasted the authentic food I cannot comment on the food, the knowledge about Japanese food and culture I have is purely from internet, however this was a new experience.

Exactly six years ago, I was introduced to sushi it was very popular among foodies in bangalore, since then I'm a huge fan of sushi, eating raw fish is never heard or seen in our community after tasting sashimi it was salty and perfectly paired with beer. On few occasions I have tasted udon noodles, miso soup and tempura but never really indulged in full on Japanese meal. 

Executive Chef OKANO at Matsuri treated us to array of dishes I've never seen or heard, Starting with the soup to egg custard topped with udon noodles it was all new to me. Japanese cuisine from a Bengalureans prospective is very simple with clean flavors. 

Mint and basil infused lemon juice...

Paan Lemonade

Kuzu tataki soup (red snapper fish soup)

Shokado Gozen which consists of chicken and vegetable tempura, suno mono & mizore-su, sashimi. 

Sunomono and mizore-su (Japanese style pickled vegetables in mizore-su gravy) 

Salmon, tuna & squid sashimi 

Carrot, okra, zucchini & chicken tempura

 

Ebishinjo, yasai takiawase (shrimp dumplings with vegetables) 

Tuna sushi

Vegetable sushi 

Odawara-mushi (egg custard with udon noodles) 

Kake udon (udon noodles with soya based soup)

 

Fruit crème mitsumame 

( cubes of seaweed agar served with sweet bean paste, fruit and ice cream)

Overall I enjoyed the food. It was almost like our thali meals small portions but really filling. Three picks from the entire meal was the snapper soup subtle flavors soothing and not fishy, second dish was egg custard with udon noodles, steam cooked spongy eggs with soup and noodles was feather light it was all gone in seconds, third and final dish had to be the ice cream with sweet bean paste and fruits never tasted the beans and icecream combo before enjoyed the taste and flavors.

 

Kathirikai Kootu | Brinjal and Channa Dhal Masala Curry Recipe

Tamilian Community (Specially Mudhaliar Community) in Bengaluru are known for their unique combination of vegetables and meat dishes. This Brinjal and Channa Dhal Masala Curry has an amazing mix spices which are simmered to form a tasty gravy its normally served with roti or rice.

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Ingredients:

500 Grams of Brinjal (Cut into cubes)

1/2 Cup Channa dal /Split Chick Peas

1 Large Onion (Roughly chopped)

2 Tbsp Coriander powder

1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder 

1 Inch Cinnamon

4 Cloves

2 Pods Cardamom

3 Tbsp Oil

1 1/2 Tbsp Green Chilly Masala Paste Please Click Here for the Recipe

Finely Chopped Coriander, Mint and Lime Juice for Garnish.

Salt to taste

Prep Up: 
Wash the Channa dal twice add to a pot that fits in a pressure cooker.

Add pinch of turmeric powder, 1 tsp Castor oil and 1 1/2 cup water to the dhal cover and pressure cook for 10 min or for 2 whistles until the dal is cooked till 70%.

Chop brinjal into cubes and add to a pot of water until use.

Method:
Heat wok on medium flame add oil allow the oil to smoke a bit.

Add cardamom, cinnamon and cloves allow the spices to splutter.

Add onion  and chilly masala paste fry till the raw flavor from masala has reduced and the onion should turn pink in color.

Add the coriander powder and turmeric powder and fry till the oil separates from the masala 

Add brinjal and fry for a minute on low flame add 1/2 cup water and salt cover and cook the brinjal till half done.

Add cooked dal and 1/2 cup water if needed since the dal already has water adjust the curry accordingly. 

Adjust salt stir well cover and allow the brinjal, dal and masala to cook well for 5 minutes. 

Garnish lime juice, coriander and mint...serve hot with rice or roti...Enjoy😋

Crispy Coconutty Paneer Popcorn Recipe

These paneer popcorn were amazingly crispy with lot of flavors, which literally melts in your mouth. Winter is the best time to score buttery paneer, also make sure not to use fresh paneer try using a day old cottage cheese for this recipe.

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Ingredients:

500 Grams Paneer (Cottage Cheese)

1 1/2 Tbsp Chilly Powder

1/4 Tsp Pepper Powder

1/4 Cup Desiccated Coconut 

1/4 Cup Corn Flour

1 Cup Bread Crumbs (for best results use panko)

1 Egg

Oil for frying

Salt as per taste

Lime Wedges and Fresh Coriander for garnish.

Method:
Cube the paneer into bite size cubes and add to a mixing bowl.

Heat a wok on low flame. Add 1 Cup oil and allow the oil to heat on low flame till smoking point to achieve crispy popcorn.

Combine coconut and bread crumbs and reserve.
Whisk the egg and reserve.

To the paneer add chilly powder, pepper powder, salt as per taste and beaten egg mix all ingredients.

Add corn flour and mix well.

Take each piece of paneer and roll in bread crumbs shake of excess coating and reserve on a plate.

Drop paneer one piece at a time to the oil and fry in small batches for a minutes time on each side.

Drain excess oil place on a tissue or paper towel. Garnish with lime and coriander...serve hot with ketchup or ranch dressing...Enjoy😋

Romantic Pool Dinner@Radisson Blu-Atria, Bengaluru

Newly opened, Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru is an easy access to the airport. railway station and popular attractions such as the Race Course, Golf Course, Cubbon Park, UB City, making it an attractive destination. Trendy and elegant décor coupled with subtle and stylish interiors, the hotel lends a welcoming sense of comfort to the guests. What’s more, the exquisite chandeliers in the lobby are instant cynosures that elevate the guests experience at the hotel.

With 167 rooms, four food and beverage outlets, six indoor banquet venues, two boardrooms, business center, swimming pool, Fitness center and spa, the hotel is perfect for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel also offers hassle-free express check-outs.

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I was hosted by One Atria Cafe, for their Valentine Day Dinner. Team at radisson truly made my day by setting up my table inside the pool. I've never ever dined inside a pool it was very unique experience the table and pool was so nicely decorated with rose petals and floating candles making it an ultimate romantic dining in Bengaluru.

                                                                         

 Sparkling Wine From Sula

 Amush bouche

Tender coconut jelly with carrot and cream cheese mousse

 Appetizer

Scallop Placha: seared scallop with fig relish and asparagus

 Pink Cow

Scotch Whiskey, Milk, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Peach, Grenadine

 Soup

Prawn bisque toasted almond flakes and crème fraiche

 Entrée

Strawberry risotto with balsamic and pea shoot

 Five spice crusted rack of lamb with cauliflower puree and heirloom tomatoes, kafirlime sauce...

 Romance

Sparkling wine, Strawberries, Crème de fraise

 Dessert

Mocha chilly chocolate opera

I enjoyed the romantic evening, food and cocktails this is an experience I'll cherish for years. What are you waiting for enjoy the custom dining at Radisson.

Valentine Package only at the One Atria Cafe Restaurant
5000 +++couple (5 course set menu with unlimited IMFL liquor)

6500+++couple (5 course set menu with unlimited IMFL liquor + limited exclusive table seating’s by the pool side open space + flowers and chocolate’s for the lady)

7500+++couple(7 course set menu with unlimited IMFL liquor + limited exclusive table seating’s in the pool by wetting your feet’s in pool + flowers and chocolate’s for the lady)

3200+++couple (5 course set menu with mock tails and soft beverages) Terrace seating