By Mewati Sitaram
Those who are craving for Nawabi delicacies have reason to cheer. Novotel Hotel at Mumbai International airport is organising Nawabi Bhoj, Taste of Murshidabad food festival at their prominent restaurant Food Exchange. The festival begins today until July 13th, 2014.
Well-known for her exceptional culinary skills Globetrotter and Celebrity Chef Ananya Banerjee is invited in collaboration with Chef Pin to showcase prominent Nawabi delicacies.
About Murshidabad cuisine
Murshidabad cuisine is more than just food; it is a reflection of a culinary heritage that captures the history and confluence of diverse culinary traditions in the region. The buffet spread at the event will feature iconic dishes such as Murshidabad Mochar Shami Kebab, a fusion of Mughal and Bengali culinary traditions, and Taal Saash / Chennar Kofta Sukto, combining the sweet, fruity flavor of palm fruit with the creamy texture of chhena. Other dishes include Moong Jhingey Posto, Murshidabad Chicken Tikia, Morog Pulao, Chingrir Kofta Narkel Diye, Darchini Gosht, Jhurir Doi, Raskodom, and Cheena Bora.
About Chef Ananya
Chef Ananya, a lawyer by education, painter, and social influencer, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for promoting lesser-known regional cuisines. Chef Ananya has extensively researched this cuisine, traveling to Murshidabad to connect with and learn from the descendants of the Nawabs and local culinary experts. Her dedication has allowed her to unravel the intricate flavors of Murshidabad cuisine and bring this lesser-known but remarkable culinary treasure of Bengal to the forefront.
About Chef Pin
Chef Pin, a leading platform for home chefs, offers healthy, home-cooked meal options to food lovers. With over 4,000 home chefs and bakers across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR, Chef Pin is a one-stop shop for discovering and ordering authentic, home-cooked meals. This Murshidabad food pop-up is part of a series of events designed to introduce and showcase home chefs and their delectable cuisine to a larger audience.
Rachita Sood GM Novotel Mumbai International Airport
Rachita Sood, General Manager Novotel Hotel Mumbai Airport says “It’s important to maintain originality while promoting any cuisine. We are known for presenting authentic local to global delicacies almost every alternate month. We invite famous chefs of respective fields to showcase their recipes. This time, the kitchen at Food Exchange would come alive with the rhythmic sounds of chopping, simmering, and the clinking of utensils while Chef Ananya will recreate her delicacies for Mumbaikar. So, it’s a golden opportunity to relish classic cuisine, here at Novotel”.
Novotel Mumbai International Airport
What: Nawabi Bhoj, Taste of Murshidabad
When: Ongoing till 13th July 2024
Venue: Food Exchange
Timing: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
How Much: Rs. 1995 plus taxes
Contact for Booking: 8657868650 l 8657868756
Editor in Chief : Mewati SItaram
