Raksha Bandhan – Curated menu by best restaurants 

Raksha Bandhan – Curated menu by best restaurants 

Raksha Bandhan, celebrated the bond of love and trust of brothers and sisters. It is a traditional festival to celebrate the bond between the siblings, and is observed on the full moon day in the Hindu month. The day is celebrated with sweets and savories, as well as beautiful gifts resented by brothers to their sisters. Food being the main element of the day, the best restaurants in Kolkata, offer a curated menu to commemorate this day. Few of the restaurants and café include Farzi café Kolkata, Zobet, One8 Commune, Octa, JW Marriott Kolkata, Paprika Gourmet, Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata and For_kandknife. 1. One8 Commune Sibling’s day is out! Let’s feel festive with One8 commune‘s Raksha Bandhan menu that includes finger foods like, ‘Bandel Mochar Chop’, ‘Tortellini Alfredo’, ‘Soya Keema Pav’, ‘Tandoori Paneer Tikka’, ‘Begun Kasundi’, ‘Lahori Chole’, ‘Five Rivers Mud Cake’, and ‘Chocolate Fondant’.  Available at 13, Ho Chi Minhh Sarani, Kolkata – 700071 on the 22nd August’21 at Presently noon to 10:30 pm. The meal for two cost Rs 1,600 plus tax without alcohol and Rs 2,400 plus tax with alcohol For Reservations : +91 8335071818, + 91 8335051818. 2. Zobet Zobet! Bet on crazy times with your sibling. Treat your sibling with mouthwatering delicacies like, ‘Cheese Naan Bomb’, ‘Delhi Chole Roll‘, ‘Vada Pav’, ‘Chicken Tikka Kebab‘, ‘Chicken Biryani’, ‘Lemon Pie’, ‘Blueberry Cheese Cake’ and ‘Tiramisu’ amongst many others. Offer: A complimentary dessert of your choice if you come with your sibling Meal for 2. Available at Rs 1,100 + taxes without alcohol and Rs 2,100 + taxes with alcohol for reservations/direct orders: +91 91639 11011 Delivery aggregators: Swiggy and Zomato. 3. Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata This Rakshabandhan pamper your sibling with exquisite brunch menus by Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata. Available on 22nd August 2021 Brunch timing at Kava – `12:30pm – 3:30pm Brunch timing at Vertex – `12:00pm – 4:00pm for reservations or direct delivery: +91-76050 86818, +91-33-6666 4444. The extensive menu has Bengali Fried Fish, Chicken Chaap, Sorshe Maach, Kolkata Mutton Biryani, Lal Mirch ka Paneer Tikka, Punjabi Shahi Paneer, Makhmali Kofta curry, Rasmalai, Tiramisu slice, Red Velvet slice. Additionally, the hotel will set up two elaborate and sumptuous brunch menus. The brunch menu at Kava boasts of delicacies like ‘Kolkata Mutton Biryani’, ‘Chicken Chaap’, ‘Chenar Dalna’, ‘Khumb matar’, ‘Sorsche Maach’, ‘Malpua’ and ‘Roshogolla’ and more. While the hotel’s liquid restaurant will offer an array of mouth-watering dishes like ‘Hariyali Murgh Tikka’, ‘Chicken Satay’, ‘Tawa Machhi’, and ‘Prawn on Toast’. Price: For KAVA, the brunch rates are at INR 1399+ (Meal for one) For Vertex, the rate are at INR 1199+ onwards (Meal for one). Guests can order in for a spread to be delivered to the comfort of their homes, available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, to treat their siblings and family to some delectable dishes. 4. Paprika Gourmet Paprika Gourmet offers Rakhi Special Menu of ‘Quinoa Tart’, ‘Beetroot Tomato Tart’, ‘Mushroom Galette’, ‘Burrata Cheese with Green Salad’, ‘Spinach Ricotta Ravioli’, ‘Wild Rice with Hazelnut Pesto’, ‘Asparagus Risotto’, ‘Rasmalai Disc’, ‘Apple Crumble Pie, Praline Cake Bites’, and ‘Salted Caramel Chocolate Mini Pie’ amongst several other delicacies Meal for 2 – Rs. 1500 + For Delivery: Call on + 91 9007022678/79/80 or order via Swiggy or Zomato Where – Surbhi Building, 8/1/2, Loudon Street, 1st Floor. Kolkata – 700017 When – 22nd August’21 Time – 9:00 am to 7:00 pm 5. Farzi Café Kolkata Celebrate the bond of love and trust at Farzi Café Kolkata at 13, Ho Chi Minhh Sarani, Kolkata – 700071 When – 22nd August’21 Time – Presently noon to 10:30 pm. Satiate your taste buds with delicacies like, ‘Papdi Chaat Nachos’, ‘Vada Pav #farzified’, ‘Pizza Kulcha’, ‘Shrooms’, ‘Tempura Fried Prawns, ‘Herb Crusted Paneer Tikka’, ‘Jiggs Kalra Dal Makhani’, ‘C. T. M. Chicken Tikka Masala’, ‘Chocolate Dirt Pile’ and ‘Ras Malai tres leches’ amongst many others. Say cheers to the special sibling bond with beverages like, Farzi Tina, Bottle ka Gin, Chuski Margarita and Chai Paani to name a few. Meal for 2 : Rs 2,000 plus tax without alcohol and Rs 3,000 plus tax with alcohol For Reservations : +91 8100105700 6. JW Marriott Kolkata JW Marriott Kolkata celebrates Rakshabandhan to honor the cherished bond of siblings Where: JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Kolkata When: 22nd August 2021 Brunch timing at JW kitchen – `12:30pm – 3:30pm On the menu: Like any other Indian festival, a hearty get-together and a conglomeration of good food are indispensable parts of Rakshabandhan. The lavish menu offers an array of favourite palatable vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes like “Victoria Dahi Vada” and “Papdi Chaat”, “Lal Mirch Murgh Tikka”, “Mutton Chapli Kebab”, “Kachche Gosht Hyderabadi Dum Biryani” “Kolkata Special Chicken Biryani”, Gandharaj Malai Paneer Kebab”, “Tikka Chatpata Tandoori Aloo” and many more to savour from. Aggrandize the delicious food journey with magnificent desserts like “JW Signature Cruffin (Hazelnut Praline)”, “JW Signature Orange Chocolate Cake” and “Wild Berry Baked Cheesecake” among several other indulgent delectables. Meal for one:: INR1949++ What: JW Bakery curations Where: JW Bakery, JW Marriott Kolkata When: 14th August – 22nd August 2021 Order Via: + 91 90070 62262 , +91 8335852900 On the menu: Choose from an exclusive collection of modern Indian curations like JW Contemporary Indian Hamper, JW Signature Hamper, JW Premium Hamper and JW Bakery Luxury Curations. These thoughtfully curated hampers boast of enticing flavours like raspberry, passion, saffron and cardamom along with a luxuriant array of macaroons and bonbons. 7. OCTA Raksha Bandhan Special Menu at Octa. They offer an array of eclectic world cuisine and a glass of your favourite beverage, as homage to your bond with your siblings at OCTA. The exquisite menu features favourite like a ‘Crispy corn cakes, Thai style with Mango Salsa’, ‘Chilli Cottage Cheese Papdi Chaat, Avocado And Edemami’, ‘Beer Battered Chicken Sausage With Chilli Garlic Ailoi’, ‘Fully Loaded Baked Potato Skins, Spicy Tomato Relish, Creamy Chicken’ and more. Moreover, savour the meal with the delectable ‘Banoffee Pie, Topped with Lotus

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 Independence Day Menu – explore the best restaurants 

Independence Day Menu – explore the best restaurants 

Independence Day is here and what better way to explore the new menus curated, for this special day. Explore the best restaurants in town, serving a tribute to the Nation with new menus and tri-coloured dishes. 1. Paprika Gourmet Paprika Gourmet, is celebrating this special day with add-ons to the menu with Tri colour spaghetti bake, Cupcake idly and Avocado bowl amongst several other mouth-watering delicacies. It is available at Surbhi Building, 8/1/2, Loudon Street, 1st Floor. Kolkata or also Zomato and Swiggy. 2. Zobet Zobet celebrates the love for tricolour! They have added a few delicious dishes to their menu to commemorate this special day with near and dear ones.  The menu comprises ‘Tiranga Kofta Biryani’, ‘Tibetan Dumplings’, ‘Tri-color chicken tikka’ and ‘Tiramisu’ to name a few. It is available at 6 Camac Street, Fort Knox Building. 4th Floor. Kolkata. It is also available on Zomato and Swiggy. 3. One8 Commune One8 Commune has included a menu that includes finger foods like ‘Korean style tofu buns’, ‘Bombay sandwich’, ‘One8commune signature chicken’, ‘Fiery chicken dim sums’, ‘Harissa chicken skewers’, ‘Kolkata prawn cutlets’ and ‘Gondhoraj chicken’. It is available at 13, Ho Chi Minhh Sarani, Kolkata, between 12pm – 8pm. It is also available at Zomato and Swiggy. 4. JW Marriott Kolkata Embrace the 75th year of freedom with JW Marriott Kolkata’s ambrosial Independence Day brunch. JW Marriott Kolkata, has curated menu for 15th August that is designed to give you a truly assorted dining experience. The Independence Day Special brunch will showcase statement dishes with a modern flair, coupled with unlimited premium beverages for guests to indulge in. The scrumptious spread will include delicacies, ranging from North India to South India along with an Asian section, live pasta, and chaat counter. Some of the mouth – watering dishes are “Dal Makhani”, “Saufiyani Paneer Tikka”, “Chicken Tikka”, “Mutton Rogan Josh”, “Kosha Mangsho”, “Chicken Kolkata Dum Biryani” , “Kebab” and many more.  To satiate your sweet cravings, feast on a delightful spread of desserts that will have you spoilt for choice. The culinary aficionados will find themselves reveling in the rich flavors with every bite that they take from this exclusive Independence Day special brunch menu. The hotel has also crafted locked and loaded delivery brunch menu to safely dine in at the comfort of your home delivered by Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels. 5. Farzi Café Kolkata Farzi Café Kolkata offers some of the signatures on the menu include, ‘Dal Chawal arancini’, ‘Hass Avocado Chaat’, ‘Almond and water chestnut kofta, methi malai curry, laccha paratha; Rawa kasundi fish, xo jhal Moori, ghee pulao ; Parle g cheesecake, condensed milk’, and an Independence Day Special beverage named  ‘Paradise’ to name a few. 6. For_kandknife+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Independence Day special menu includes dishes in the shades of the Indian Flag like, ‘Hummus 2 ways‘, ‘Carrot hummus’, ‘Edamame hummus’, ‘Moroccan quinoa salad with baked halloumi’, ‘Lime peanut butter ramen’, ‘Thai basil rice’ and ‘Deconstructed sushi bowl’ amongst others. 7. Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata Head to Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata this Independence Day to indulge in a thematic brunch and staycation. The finely curated brunch menu will boast an expansive selection featuring traditional cuisine from different states of India. Alongside, lip-smacking selections of flavorful appetizers, palatable soups, wholesome salads and Live Pav Bhaji station, the patrons also get to explore a unique amalgamation of flavours from the diverse food capitals of the country to complement the elaborate brunch menu. Indulge in the taste of Indian flavours with the brunch menu at our favorite all-day dining, KAVA and Vertex- the liquid restaurant. To commemorate this day, our menu will feature dishes from the North like ‘Anjeer kofta curry’,‘Subz Hariyali Biryani’ to the South with the famous ‘Mangalorean Fish Curry’,‘Kerala Chicken Stew‘ to name a few. An enticing range of flavours comes to you from the East that features ‘Kasha Murgi’,‘Kolkata Mutton Biryani’ and the signature ‘Malwani Fish Curry’, ‘ Amritsari Dal‘ and ‘Subz Kolhapuri’ from the West. Accentuate the delightful gastronomy journey with the customized tri-colour desserts like ‘Boondi laddu’, ‘assorted sandesh’, ‘Mysore Paak’, and many more choices to drool over. Fairfield by Marriott, Kolkata offers a package that promises to offer optimum relaxation on the lap of grandeur. Spend a fun-filled weekend with your Kids and soak in the spirit of cultural diversity. The staycation offers free dine and stay for kids up to 12 years. Independence Day Menu curated by the best restaurants in town to commemorate this special day. Independence Day Menu – explore the best restaurants

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 Recipes by Marriott Kolkata

Recipes by Marriott Kolkata

Recipes by Marriott, curated by the gourmet chef PRAKASH CHETTIYAR, who brings a dynamic and innovative energy to JW Marriott Kolkata. He is armed with a degree in Hotel Management from IHM, Chennai and started his culinary journey from Trident Cochin. Here are a few recipes curated by him. CHINGRI MALAI CURRY Ingredients: Prawn peeled 30/40—210 gm Grated coconut—50 gm Cashew—70 gm Green chilli—3 no Cardamom green—2 no Ginger garlic paste—5 gm Turmeric powder—1 tsp Salt—taste to Coconut milk—15 ml Sugar—2 gm Ghee nova—5 gm Method: Make paste of coconut grated, cashew, green cardamom and green chilly    Take a pan add ghee and heat it Then put ginger garlic paste and prawn and sauté it for 1 minutes and keep aside Add the paste masala on that pan and cooked it for 10 minutes For that pour the water for dilute At last add sauté prawn, salt, sugar, coconut milk and turmeric powder Reduce it as much as require Served hot with rice KOSHA MANGSHO Ingredients (Serves 4): Lamb curry cut            1000 gms Mustard oil                50 ml Whole Garam Masala        30 gms Onion                300 gms Ginger Garlic Paste            50 gms Coriander                10 gms Salt                    to taste Garam Masala powder         10 gms Red Chili powder            50 gms Tomato paste            200 gms Jharna ghee                80 ml     Method: Clean and cut the lamb curry cut. Take a thick bottom kadai, add mustard oil heat, add whole spices and crackle it. Add a thin slice of onion and cook till nice golden colour, add ginger garlic paste add lamb curry cut. Now add all the spices (turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder and salt) cook the lamb until it gets dry and oil sprats. Add tomato, cook it for another five minutes; now add water. Cook it into slow flame until mutton gets very tender Once the mutton is cooked, finish it with jharna ghee and garam masala. The gravy of the mutton should be thick. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaf. Serve it hot with luchi. CHENNAR PATURI Ingredients (Serves 4): 250 grams Paneer or (Homemade Cottage Cheese) 1/4 cup Mustard seeds 2 tablespoons Fresh coconut, grated 3 Green Chilies, chopped (adjust according to taste) 3 teaspoons Mustard oil 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi) 1 teaspoon Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Sugar Salt, to taste 2 Pumpkin leaves Method  To begin making Chennar Paturi, first you will need a bowl that can be covered with a lid and placed in a steamer. Grind into a smooth paste of the mustard seeds using a teaspoon of water, then add the coconut and green chilies to the mustard paste, stir and make the smooth paste. Transfer the paste to a bowl and keep aside until required. Add mustard paste along with salt, lemon juice, turmeric powder and sugar over the homemade paneer. Mix nicely to evenly coat the paneer with the paste. Spread mustard oil over both the pumpkin leaves. Transfer the chanar mix onto one of the pumpkin leaves and cover with another one. Tie the both leaves with thread or toothpick to make a parcel. Method using steamer Now prepare the steamer by adding water and arrange the bowl in the steamer. Place the pumpkin leaf parcel in the steamer and steam over medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes. Method using pan Heat a teaspoon of mustard oil in an iron skillet over medium heat. Arrange the pumpkin leaf in the pan & cook for another 5-6 minutes until the color of the leaf darkens. Remove the Chanar Paturi from the pan. Open the pumpkin leaf parcel and transfer the Chanar Paturi to a serving platter and serve warm. Serve Chanar Paturi along with Bengali Loochi or Steamed Rice Recipes by Marriott Kolkata, offers a wide range of mouthwatering delicacies curated by the best chef. Image source- @ Recipes by Marriott Kolkata

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