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Sample West Coast cuisine in heart of Delhi (Foodie Trail-Delhi)
By Vishnu Makhijani
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Be it Nandu Puttu (crab), Attirachi Kurumelagu (lamb pepper masala) or Pomfret Kalwan (Goan pomfret curry), there is much that eateries along NH-66, the 1,622 km long national highway that connects Kanyakumari to Panvel in Maharashtra, have to tickle your taste buds. All this and more is on offer at the Best of West Coast food festival underway at the Shangri-La Eros hotel in the heart of the national capital.
“We are a muti-cuisine pan-Asian restaurant and are always on the lookout for something different, hence festivals like these,” Neeraj Tyagi, the hotel’s EAM (Food Beverage) told IANS, as one walked in through the wide and innovatively designed entrance of the Tamra fine diner, with an amply stocked bar on the left and an equally tempting desert counter on the right.
“We have on offer Southeast Asian, Thai, European and Japanese cuisine from our five interactive live kitchens and we also want our guests to sample the best there is of Indian cuisine,” Tyagi added, as without much ado, a panakam (jaggery and tamarind cooler) was served up in an immitation “khullar” with a distinct earthy flavour coming through.
The diner is very appropriately named as it harkens back to the time when copper (Tamra) vessels were the key to dishing up a perfect meal. It recreates the rustic and earthy environ of the trading markets of yore when Indian spices, jute, copper, silk, leather and the like were a rage in different corners of the world. There is much that is contemporary too — for instance a wall of leather-strapped rolling pins and mirrored walls that provide a panoramic view of the sprawling garden below.
It was then time for the appetisers and they came in quick succession — delicately flavoured baked prawns, lightly-spiced cheese balls, a crunchy Malabar pomfret, an innovative banana dosa and an extremely soft Bombay duck.
Along with the Mohito that had appeared for a table, all this made for a spectrum of flavours that complemented each other.
Up next were two starters, Kuzhi Paniyaram (spicy lentil dumplings) and the Attirachi Kurumelagu, which constituted a meal by themselves but one was determined to soldier on.
The non-vegetarian mains were an absolute delight, starting with a Maasa Ajadina (lamb cooked just right with ajadina spices) and Kozhi Seeragam (cumin flavoured chicken curry). The mix-and-match paid off – and how.
A short break and another mojito and one was ready for the rest — this time the Goan Pomfret curry and Nandu Chops (crab chops masala). Both being of the seafood variety, they blended perfectly.
Given this repast, it was quite natural that one would pick a “desi” desert in spite of the vast variety on offer. Thus, it was the black rice halwa liberally sprinkled with nuts that got the nod and the sweetness was just right.
FAQs:
What: Best of West Coast food festival at the Shangri-La Eros hotel, till February 8.
Timings: 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.; 7 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Cost for two: Rs 5,000 plus taxes (Without alcohol)
(Vishnu Makhijani visited Tamra at its invitation. He can be reached at [email protected])
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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