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Aug18

Garhwali Food Festival, Fairfield Marriott, Bangalore

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Got an invite for Garhwali food festival at Kava, Fairfield Marriott, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore. The name sounds very different and new to me, later came to know that it was based on the individual community Garhwali who lives in and around districts of Uttarakhand, India. Much excited for the review, as the cuisine was new to me.

Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore
Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore
Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore
Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore
Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore

This Garhwali food festival at Kava, Fairfield Marriott, Bangalore happened only for a week from (11th Aug – 20th Aug). The restaurant was well decorated, and two ladies were dressed in Garhwali attire, which gives us the feeling of Uttarakhand. Not only with the ambiance but every time Marriott would bring their authentic regional Chef of the particular region and this time it’s Chef Kripal Adhikari, who came from Uttarakhand for this food festival. Along with him, Head Chef Aniket Das, prepared this delicious feast and all the dishes tastes yum.
Kava - Fairfield by Marriott Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore
Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore
Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore

Also the most impressing one was the menu was written out in a leaf plate and then the food was served in a thali. Being a non-vegetarian, First Comes the chutney – had 4 different chutneys – Bhang ki chutney (name sounds different and good right? Must to try over there), Bhatt ki chutney, Amla chutney, Batuwe ka raita and Amchuri.

Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore
Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore
Gurhwali Food Festival – Marriott – Bangalore

Thali holds – Jakhiya Paneer, Akrot Kebab, Phannu (I have come across this dish through my fellow food bloggers from north but the very first time got to try it, it was awesome – made of mixed lentils), Pahari Rajma, Kafuli (made spinach and fenugreek leaves ) – the color of this dish was more inviting and so it tastes (yum), Chakhor Kebab, Pahari Murgi Tamatar Jhol (curry), Ghanuo Jhol (Lamb Shank), Teetar Biryani, Jinnu ki roti, Pahari Lal Chawal, Mandua (Finger millet) kit Rotti – It was yum, when I tried it with Ghanuo Jhol (must to have), Gahat Ke paratha and Makki ki Rotti.

Coming to Desserts, Kheer (prepared with rice), Coconut Barfi and Bal Mithai (Barfi made of sweetened khoya and coated with sugar balls) – must to try.
Kava - Fairfield by Marriott Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato
The Dinner Buffet is priced at INR 949 + Tax. Wishing everyone a Happy weekend, do not miss the food festival, give a try and enjoy the food festival.

For reservations, contact 080 49470020

 

 

Aug8

Launch event of Pop’| Food Truck – Inorbit Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore

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Got an invite for the launch of Pop’|Food Truck, by last week that happened in Whitefield, Inorbit Mall. Pop’|Food Truck was founded by Mr. Vishal Gupta, is a specialty concept of food bringing together the finesse of a quick, friendly and casual dining experience.

Pop”|Food Truck – Launch event at Inorbit Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore
Pop”|Food Truck – Launch event at Inorbit Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore
Pop”|Food Truck – Launch event at Inorbit Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore

Pop’l offers customers a chance to experience a variety of food options from Thai Curry, Stir Fried Asian Greens, Whole wheat pasta (Penne), Mexican Vegetables with Lemony couscous, Vegetable Lemongrass Sauce, POP’I Khichdi, Sprouts Khichdi, Masala Dal Khichdi, Healthy Sweet Tooth, Aloe Vera Halwa, Granola Bars, Healthy Coolers, Pine apple- Ginger- Aloe Vera, Coconut Mojito, Kiwi-Plum-Coconut, Spinach-Apple-Carrot-Lemon and Roasted Beetroot-Coriander-Lemon-Ginger amongst others.

Pop”|Food Truck – Launch event at Inorbit Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore
Pop”|Food Truck – Launch event at Inorbit Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore
Pop”|Food Truck – Launch event at Inorbit Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore

“Pop’l Food Truck is a labour of love and passion for food. Due to hectic work schedules, it becomes immensely difficult to pay attention to one’s diet and fitness regime. Hence was borne the idea of a Food Truck with healthy food options.  This is one of our firsts and we hope to impress patrons with these delectable healthy treats!” say the founders of Pop’l Food Truck, Mr. Vishal Gupta & Ms. Rashmi Upadhyaya.

Pop”|Food Truck – Launch event at Inorbit Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore
Pop”|Food Truck – Launch event at Inorbit Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore

Also, they stated that the process of cooking consumes more time, as they prepare oil free food and health conscious meal. Never miss when you are Inorbit Mall.

 

Jul31

Kitchen Safari at Vivanta By Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore

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Being an ardent fan of the Food Safari program, the very first time when I got an invite for the “Kitchen Safari” at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore. I was very excited to see what is going to happen and what all the secret recipes of Taj is getting revealed. It was on last Saturday around 3 p.m, took time to travel for almost 1 hour 30 mins, but the safari was damn good, and informative.

Kitchen Safari – Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj is the brain child of Chef. Agnimitra Sharma (Executive Chef of Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur). Kitchen Safari means the safari through their kitchens, as they had 4 restaurants, we bloggers were allowed to explore all their restaurants kitchen, also they demonstrated few recipes and we all had a chance to try over there. The beautiful and the memorable part over here is my son (6 yrs), made a ravioli following the chef’s instruction was totally cherishable moment for me.

Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Pera Allo Zfferano Grigliata Con Insulata Di Mascarpone
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore

Restaurants and about our Kitchen Safari – Our Kitchen safari was Culinary journery, from the rustic essence of Punjab, to the Mediterrean simplicity of Italy, through their 4 restaurants – Shimmer, Paranda, Azure and Caramel with their Executive chef, Chef Agnimitra Sharma and his team.

Our journey started from SHIMMER, where we were served with Pera allo zafferano grigliata can insalata di mascarpone, it was saffron grilled pear served with mascarpone cheese, candied walnut and honey rosemary dressing.

Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Karare Chatpate Khumb
Karare Chapate Khumb
Lahsooni Jheenga
Little one with cotton candy
Big Banyan tree which was almost 110 years old
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Paneer tikka
Murgh Chapli Kebab
Lahsooni Jheenga

Next, we led to PARANDA, here starts our kitchen safari – We were served with a welcome drink – Masala Chaas and then started our journey towards their kitchen and bloggers were allowed to prepare the food with the instructions of the chef. There were two dishes prepared at the kitchen – Karare Chatpate Khumb (deep fried mushroom filled with bell pepper, cheese and black pepper) and Murgh Chapli Kebab (crushed black pepper, coriander, cumin and minced chicken escalape – shallow fried). After the preparation, we got to taste the dish prepared by us with few more – Hare pyaz ka bharwan paneer tikka (spring onion stuffed marinated cottage cheese, cooked in tandoor), Lahsooni Jheenga (garlic, yogurt, cream marinated tiger prawns cooked in tandoor) and Kesarwali Lassi (Yogurt shakes flavored with sugar and saffron).

Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Ravioli
Making of Pizza
My little one preparing Ravioli
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Pizza
Ravioli
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore

Thirdly, we led to AZURE, once we entered the kitchen we found the dough ready for pizza, there Chef revealed us the secrets of making ravioli, tortellini and Pizza, which are awaiting officially launch on August 4th with their new menu, give a try guys. Azure made my day more memorable, that I could cherish all over my lifetime. My son prepared a ravioli at their kitchen, already I knew his passion towards food and this time it was awesome, also he was longing to prepare pizza. Also, here the chef revealed us the secret of spreading the pizza dough, also the pizza, ravioli we made were yum. Later we had to taste the pizza – Pizza Ortaianoa (grilled vegetables, tomato sauce and mozzarella), foccassia bread, double wafer pizza (minced chicken, basil pesto, olive), Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (potato dumpling tossed with tomato, fresh mozzarella and parmesan), Tortellini di pollo (filled with smoked chicken, pest cream, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts).

Kitchen Safari at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Tiramisu
Milk chocolate

Last but not least, as this will be everyone’s love – Dessert session at CARAMAL. There were such a beautiful collection of desserts from macaroons, pastries, chocolates to tiramisu, baklava. Had to taste the Éclair with red velvet, white chocolate and definitely the Tiramisu.

On whole Kitchen Safari was a lovely, fantastic, wonderful and an informative safari. Thanks, Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore for this wonderful opportunity and informative session.