Chefs get patriotic with food for Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 12: Restaurants and hotels are offering gastronomical delights using global cuisines with a desi twist this Independence Week. Mexican baked potato curry and mushroom and pasta in a spiced Makhani gravy, "Tri-colour Tri-Grain Pilaf" flag among others are some signature dishes being offered by city chefs.

"We are hosting a 'Global Cuisine Indian Style' Food Fest to celebrate the global Indian on the occasion of Independence Day by bringing together a fusion of global cuisine with Indian flavours and taste," says Vijay Anand Bakshi, Head – Culinary Operations, Barbeque Nation.

The 60 new dishes are replete with innovative fusions on the menu. Signature dishes include the likes of Roasted Lamb in Thai Curry, Grilled Chicken Breast in Potli Gravy, Mexican Baked Potato Curry and Mushroom 'n Pasta in Spicy Makhni Gravy and many more.

"Customers today seek the thrill of deriving maximum pleasure for their taste-buds. This special food festival menu does just that – offers the best of both worlds to customers by offering never-heard-before delectable dishes. We hope to leave our customers satiated yet longing for more," says Bakshi.

A concoction of mouth-watering desserts like Red and White Kheer, Rasgulla Litchi Cake, Masala Spice Brownie, Kappi Pie and much more at their nine outlets in Delhi-NCR region. "Meal starters meal include various cocktails and mocktails designed taking desi ingredients like Jamun.

The main course comprises grilled prawns in herbs, roasted Tandoor chicken, lamb in thai curry as well as baked manchurian kofta in makhani Gravy. No meal is complete without desserts, so do not miss out on the Red and White Kheer and complete the meal with our mouth-freshener 'the pan shot with vodka'," says Bakshi.

PTI