The kitchen secrets of Rajasthan are out to cast a spell on the foodies of Vizag at Euphoria fine dining restaurant at the Rajasthani food festival that starts from today.
The Rajasthani cuisine is a unique culinary tradition of the country and has developed a style of its own just like its rich art and crafts. Primarily vegetarian, the cuisine of Rajasthan offers a fabulous variety of mouth-watering dishes.
Of all the Rajasthani dishes, dal bati churma, a complete meal in itself, is perhaps the most popular. The vegetarian section has many other popular favourites too which include shahi gatta, gatte ki subji, methi bhaji kadi, rajma masoor butter masala, paneer cabbage chatpata and palak pakora kadi.
“The gatte ki sabji is very famous traditional recipe of Rajasthan made from besan dumpling cooked in spicy curd gravy. The shahi version of the gatta curry is richer with dry fruits cooked in rich mawa gravy,” explains the restaurant chef Bulai Swain.
The food spread is not all about vegetarian specials though; here’s what is in store for non-vegetarians. The Rajasthani famous delicacy of laal maas will never miss the menu of an authentic Rajasthani feast. A fiery dish of mutton, laal maas is prepared in a sauce of curd with hot spices such as red chillies. “Traditionally, laal maas was made with wild game meat, such as boar or deer and chillies were used to veil the gamy odour of the meat. It was a favourite among the royalties. While the spicy flavour is remained intact now, the meat used is tender mutton,” the chef said.
Among other delicacies, there is kesak murgh and lasooni ki murgh – two different preparations of chicken and prawn balchao and machli jaisamandi.
Made with a paste of mint and coriander, the machli jaisamandi is a must-try for fish lovers.
Try the sumptuous delicacies with gatte ka pulao or the Rajasthani matka biryani. Gatte ka pulao is another popular option that is made on festive occasions when plain steamed rice is not served. Made from besan, cooked gattas are added to spice up this pulao which is usually served with kadhi or plain curds.
Biryani lovers can relish on the rich flavours of the Rajasthani matka biryani. The breads available in the festival menu include bajre ki roti and khoba roti. The food festival is on till February 7.
Ambience: Relaxed
Timing: Lunch and dinner
Price: Rs 600 to Rs 700 (per head)
