Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 28: Succulent Kebabs and aromatic Biryanis await foodies at Hotel K C Residency as they today kick started a 12-day feast “The Great Kebab & Biryani Festival” at ‘The Terrace Sky’ lounge.
Indeed, the customer will be spoilt for choice by the mind-boggling, exhaustive spread. With over 12 varieties of kebabs, both vegetarian and non vegetarian, not to include the main course dishes equally perplexing in number, the culinary experts of KC Residency have indeed pulled out all stops to bring back the old world charm of heritage food. The spread which is a melange of colours, consists of exclusive flavors and textures.
Also on platter are Jaffrani Kalmi Tikka, which redefines extravagance in its preparation of a saffron based chicken drumstick cooked with strands of saffron and generously prepared in ghee and the Gosht Adna Kebab, a sheek kebab of the softest texture, a riot of colours in itself, with beautiful, fresh multi coloured bell peppers.
Non vegetarian and vegetarian options include Gosht Pasanda, Murgh Begum Bahar, Hyderabadi Murgh, Machli Hariyali Masala, Paneer Pudina Masala and Subz Kohlapuri. The main dishes, designed to complement the kebabs, are no exquisite, with Lasooni Pudina Paneer, a rich, creamy white preparation, enough to satisfy even the harshest of critics and do more. Other names include Bharwan Simla Mirch, Luckhnawi Sabzi, etc all of which deserve special mention.
In other words, this festival is no less than a “period drama, larger than life”, and flamboyant to the core. Living up to the name, the festival celebrates Indian culture and heritage, by recreating the magic of the food which was famous back in the times” said Rahul Jandial, General Manager of the hotel.
“In a world where something new has to be constantly dished out to the customers and inventions are the coolest catchphrase, and flash is given more weightage than substance, there will always be a loyal section of people who crave for something classic, some dish or food that they can identify with in terms of taste and flavour, bringing back happy memories,” he added.