Kerala is known as God’s own country and Glasshouse a world cuisine restaurant at Hilton is recreating the cuisine served in this region. The recent buzz in Gurgaon is all about the Kerala Food Festival in Glasshouse at Hilton Garden Inn. The cuisine of Kerala is linked in all its richness to the history, geography, demography and culture of the land. Because many of Kerala’s Hindus vegetarian by religion, and because Kerala has large minorities of Muslims and Anglo Indiansthat are predominantly non-vegetarian, Kerala cuisine has a multitude of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The Kerala food festival at Hilton is the brainchild of Chef Ashok Eapen An experienced and well-seasoned Chef with expertise in various cusines and in Leading Teams, Food Production, Training, Kitchen & Financial Management.He is currently associated with Hilton Garden Inn, Trivandrum. Food talks The wide spread of buffet consists of different varieties of authentic Kerala cuisine. Even small side dishes such as pickle and Pappad is taken care of pretty well as you can find different varieties of the same. Chicken perattu is an authentic Kerala nadan chicken recipe where chicken is marinat with turmeric & coriander powder with a hint of red chilli in it. Syrian Christian fish roast is a fiery looking fish preparation which is slow roasted and rich in flavors. Okra mappan is basically okra in coconut milk.Since I am not fond of okra, I never try and mess with it but with this dish I can proudly say that I am in love with okra. Bittergourd pittala is a famous dish in kerala, surely not well liked by most children and adults. A twist to it’s bitter taste is given by Chef Ashok and the outcome is truly fascinating. Mango pachadi has all the taste- sweetness from jaggery, sourness from mangoes, bitterness from neem flowers and hotness from chillies which indicates that life is a mixture of all emotions, has ups and downs but on the whole it is wonderful and sweet just like this pachadi.otions, has ups and downs but on the whole it is wonderful and sweet just like this pachadi. Desserts Kerala does not have any indigenous cold desserts, but hot/warm desserts are popular. The most popular example is undoubtedly the Payasam: a preparation of milk, coconut extract, sugar, cashews, dry grapes, etc. Malabar halwa and Coconut mousse is also a treat to your taste buds. Kerala Food Festival at Glass House, the world cuisine restaurant,Hilton Garden Inn, Baani Square, Gurgaon from July 18 to 30, 2015, only for dinner. PRICE? INR 1,495 plus taxes per person.
Kerala food festival @ Glasshouse, Hilton Garden Inn Gurgaon
by LegallyFoodie | Jul 27, 2015 | Festival Special, Restaurant Reviews |