Feast on Best Saturday Brunch @Sheraton Grand, Brigade Gateway - Bangalore

The famed Saturday Brunch at feast, Sheraton Grand located at Brigade Gateway is back on popular demand. Indulging in all you can eat multi cuisine buffet is arguably the most impressive spread one could treat their family too. Dad and I were hosted to experience this king size buffet couple of weeks ago.

The buffet spread featured family favorite dishes such as murgh biryani, paneer tikka, papdi chaat, pork stew, chur chur paratha, dal tadka, creamy mushrooms, baklava, lichi rasmalai and more...  

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We were greeted with apple and rose flavored welcome drink...

Cold Cuts and Lebanese Dips

(Cheese Selection: Brie, Smoked, Emmental, Cheddar 

Grapes, Walnuts, Raisins) 

(Lebanese Selection: Baba Ganoush, Arabic Pickles - Onion, Olives, capers, jalapenos, shallots and gherkins, chilly marinated olives, Hummus, Labneh Pita Bread)

Salads

(Tomato Caprese, Grilled De Peppers, Grilled Baby Corn, Grilled Pumpkin, Baked Potato, Diy Salad: Sprouts of choice with grilled veggies and meats)

Dressing
White vinergaratte
Balsamic
Berry

Grilled Meats for Salad tenderloin, Chicken and Fish
Feta cheese 
Pasta Salad

Dum Ka Murgh Station

Dum ka Murgh is a clay pot baked chicken dish normally served with flaky laccha paratha. Chefs had also prepared various chutneys such as, dhal chutney, mustard chutney, radish chutney, sesame chutney, onion chutney and mint chutney. I enjoyed this dish specially the curry with naans.

 Live Chaat Counter

Various Chaats were prepared as per choice: papdi chaat, panni puri, samosa chaat, beetroot chaat, palak papdi chaat, matar chaat, bhel poori and so on...We highly recommend the chaats here specially the samosa chaat and papdi chaat i have tasted many times and absolutely enjoy the chaats here.

Bread Sation

(Focaccia, Dinner Rolls, Bread sticks, Garlic butter toast, Baguette, Herb Rolls, Masala Rolls, Sesame buns)

Soup Station

Chinese Mushroom Soup and Mutton Bone Soup

I enjoyed the chinese mushroom soup, clear broth with choice of mushrooms and seasoning was perfect fo the weather.

Grill Station Live Counter

(Paneer Tikka, Subz Shami Kabab, Afghani Murgh Tikka, Tawa Macchi, Malai Murgh Tikka, Gosht Cutlet)

We enjoyed the grilled fish, chicken tikka, lamb cutlets and paneer tikka from the grill counter...

Indian Cuisine

(Dahi Vada, Curd Rice, Kerala Red Rice, Ponni Steam Cooked Rice, Erode Vathu Kuzhambu (Duck Curry), Manga Meen Curry, Murgh Biryani, Baigan Ka Salan, Gosht Korma, Lauki Muttar ki Sabzi, Aloo Shimla Mirchi, Valakai poriyal, Pachakari Korma, Vangi Bhaat, Mysore Rasam, Dal Tadka, Paneer lababdar)

Vadam Station/ Papads: Onion rings, Rice Papads, Sagoo Papad and Pepper Papad...

Naan and Paratha Served as per choice: Chur Chur Paratha, Naan, Laccha Paratha, Romali Roti and Butter Naans...

Pickle Station: Mango, Lime, Mixed Vegetables and Tamarind pickles were superb...

The Indian spread was quite elaborate and exquisite for the pricing. We enjoyed the mutton curry, laccha paratha, dhal, murgh biryani and paneer lababdar.

Oriental Cuisine

Asian Pork Stew, Mixed seafood with garlic and vegetable , Mixed Vegetable in Thai Red Curry, Stir Fried Veggies, Mee Goreng, Prawn Crackers 

(Condiments to fit oriental dishes black bean sauce, red chilly sauce, mint and garlic sauce, peanut sauce, chilly soya sauce)

The pork stew was superb we had second serving with herb rolls. I also enjoyed the fish in mixed vegetables and stir fried veggies from this section...

Continental Cuisine

Herb Roasted Potatoes, Butter tossed vegetables, Mushroom and Leek fricassee, Mediterranean bean stew, Chicken Basquaise, Tenderloin Lasagna, Herb Crusted Fish, Chicken Mandi.

I enjoyed every thing on this spread specially the herb crusted fish, bean stew and herb roasted potatoes...

Live Pasta Station

Penne Pasta, Spaghetti, Bow tie pastas  were prepared with sauce of choice, white sauce, Basil pesto

and Arrabiata Sauce, veggies and mushrooms. 

Kids from our group enjoyed the pasta we happen to taste from them and it was prepared to perfection with extra cheese...

Dessert Station

Mud Pudding, Kiwi Gateaux, Chocolate mud cake, Baked Cheese Cake, Baklava, Opera Slice, Coconut Pudding, Orange Kiwi Delight, Blue Berry Taurine, Apple Pie, Caramel Custard, Pineapple Pastry

Indian Desserts: Chocolate burfi, Pista burfi, Almond burfi, Mysore pak, Balushahi, Lichi Rasmalai, Moong Dal halwa, Rice Kheer, Rasmalai, Rasgulla

Cut Fruits watermelon, pineapple, apple, melon, papaya

There is also a selection for Icecreams and cold stone icecreams. We always enjoy the lichi rasmalai if its on the menu, pine apple pastry and chocolate ice cream.

As you can tell I binged on the entire buffet, quality of food and presentation was superb. Dedicated team at Sheraton leaves no stone unturned from tailoring menus and ambience, everything was exquisite. Priced at 3000/- ++ Including alcohol its worth every penny spent.

Chia Pradhaman Recipe In Association with Phalada Pure & Sure Organic Food Products

Phalada Company contacted me a month ago to collaborate with them on a product review please click here to see the post. I wanted to use all the products given to me eventually creating recipes. 

Nowadays I tend to track all the recipes created first attempt if it turns out prefect i post it. This recipe was my first attempt and surprisingly the pradhaman was perfect. 

I always wanted to try chia seeds, this was a very good opportunity for me to experiment and try new textures and taste. There is minimal amount of cooking, we may have to adjust the consistency according to taste. 

My mom has been enjoying all their products specially coconut oil and pepper powder, we highly recommend the products from Phalada. Phalada Products are available here or buy on Amazon, flipkart and Big Basket.

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Ingredients:
6 Tbsp Chia Seeds
2 1/2 Cups First Extract Coconut Milk or 3 Tins Coconut Milk from Phalada Pure and Sure
1/2 Cup Coconut Sugar or Jaggery

15 Cashews 
1/4 Cup Fresh Coconut Pieces 
1 Tbsp Cardamom Powder
3 Tbsp Phalada Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Chia Seeds is a high-protein superfood that’s loaded with the goodness of dietary fibres, proteins, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.

Coconut sugar is made from the finest quality coconut flower nectar sourced from certified organic farms across India, Phalada Pure and Sure Organic Coconut Sugar is an ideal sugar substitute for people with diabetes. 

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is one the most salubrious dietary oil that is stable, healthy and completely free from trans-fatty acids. Certified organic product.

Method:
In a mixing bowl add chia seeds, coconut sugar combine well.

Add the coconut milk in batches add 1 half portion of coconut milk mix well allow chia seeds to soak and double in volume for 3 to 4 hours.

Once the chia has doubled in volume check for sweet content if needed add more. Combine the other half of coconut milk and cardamom powder and reserve.

Heat a fry pan with 3 tbsp coconut oil on medium flame. Fry the cashews and coconut in oil on low flame until light brown in color.

Add the fried coconut and cashews to chia seeds mixture and serve right away. If you want to chill this in the refrigerator and serve it chilled then use oven toasted cashews or nuts as coconut oil will solidify and wont be pleasant to taste. Serve the pradhaman right away once the garnish is added...Enjoy 😊

This recipe served 6 generous portions and is 100% vegan. We can substitute almond milk or soya milk incase your allergic to coconut. 

Unveiling Classic MIP Menu @BBQ'D - Global Grill & Brewery, Lavelle road - Bengaluru

BBQ'D spells good news for fans of MIP (Made in Punjab), new menu unveils old favorites and most requested dishes in a-la-carte menu for lunch and dinner. I was hosted for the bloggers table last week. 

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Ambience is hip and classy, filled with communal seating welcoming large groups for every happy occasion. Well stocked bar facing open grill kitchen, king size buffet and live counters, people can literally end up spending hours chatting, enjoying quality food and drinks here.

Bloggers Table

Hefeweizen

Hefeweizen, Masala Saison, IPA

Craft beers recommended by Chefs and Managers.

Dahi Pataka Chaat

We started our tasting with few beers and chaats. first starter was  crunchy and creamy chaat...papad pooris were filled with hung curds mixed with finely chopped mint, ginger, chillies and special masalas...

Sev Puri

Homemade crispy crackers topped with crumbled potatoes, yogurt and chutney...

Pani Puri

Palak Pata Chaat

Spinach fritter served with tangy and spicy potato dip...

Chicken Tikka Chaat

Very innovative and tasty salad...Must try

Karara Bhatti Paneer 

Roasted papad and herb crumbed paneer steaks grilled in a clay oven that had lovely smoky flavours...

Legacy Tandoori Champ 

Lamb ribs marinated with red chilly and clove masala, grilled on coals. The quality of meat and marination was so good it literally fell of the bone...

Murgh Tikkas

Tender morsels of chicken thighs marinated with garam masala and fenugreek...also grilled on coals...

Bhatti Murgh 

Traditional chicken dish from punjab, normally marinated with less spices and slow cooked in a clay oven...

LOL Tikki 
 Leg of lamb cooked for hours, shredded and stuffed with cheese crumb coated and fried. These cheesy and juicy tikkis reminded me of a childhood dish equivalent to cheese balls...Must try

Malai Broccoli 

Almond paste and cream marinated broccoli. Baked with extra cheese in a wood oven...

Lasooni Chicken Tikka

Garlic crusted grilled chicken...this was divine must try

Dhansu Aloo

Crispy baby potatoes tossed in a fiery masala served with mint chutney and achari mayo...

Tandoori Mushrooms 

Same marination and preparation as chicken tikkas...

BBQ'D Special Paneer Tikka

Melt in your mouth softest paneer tikkas...

Bhatti Jheenga

Succulent prawns marinated to perfection smoked with clove and ghee for added flavors...

Lehsuni Palak Chenna 

We enjoyed the starters and beers. Up next were mains starting with leshsuni palak ( Silky spinach mashed with garlic, garnished with cottage cheese pearls)...Must try 

Dal Makhani

Followed by ultimate dal makhani and butter chicken enjoyed the curries with butter naans. must try...

BBQ'D Special Butter Chicken 

Dum Murgh Biryani with Mirchi Ka Salan

I enjoyed the dum biryani, chicken was not dry very moist and flavorful biryani...

Curd Rice 

We thoroughly enjoyed the tasting session, no doubt there were so many requests from customers for butter chicken and dhal makhani...Although this was a typical punjabi food we ended our meal in southindian style with curd rice 😀

Rasmalai

Dessert was rasmalai...

Must thank the Chefs and BBQ'D team for treating us to wonderful spread, five picks from the entire tasting was Chicken tikka chaat, Bhatti Murgh, LoL tikki, Butter Chicken, Legacy Tandoori Champ. We had to repeat few dishes twice since it was so tasty. Overall tasting was truly a delightful experience.