When was the last time you witnessed an array of 12 non-vegetarian dishes on the same platter? Well, Veda is currently offering a specially-curated mouth-watering non-vegetarian thali \u2014 from starters to the dessert \u2014 which will never fail to end your craving for meat.<\/p>\n
Located in the heart of the national capital in the outer circle of bustling Rajiv Chowk (or Connaught Place), this fine diner, with huge chandeliers and large mirrors, boasts of a royal touch, what with it being crafted by ace fashion designer Rohit Bal.<\/p>\n
Veda, which otherwise is known for its scrumptious menu of Indian culinary specialties, has come up with the Raavana thali for a special purpose.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring Navratri, non-vegetarians cannot enjoy meat delicacies and we wanted to offer plenty of them on a single plate. It\u2019s a customised menu where one gets a taste of authentic Indian flavours,\u201d Veda owner Alok Aggarwal SAID.<\/p>\n
As I occupied my seat, a huge bronze plate with 12 small bowls was placed on the table \u2014 the Raavana thali. A single glance left me clueless about where to begin! As the name of the thali suggests, the menu has been given interesting twists \u2014 inspired by characters from the Hindu epic Ramayana Hindu epic. I picked Mandorari fish fry \u2014 a starter with which I began my journey to explore the cuisine.<\/p>\n
However, it was Kuber raan \u2014 shredded leg of lamb marinated overnight and cooked in tandoor \u2014 which stood apart. A perfect melody of spices and flavour, the tangy taste of the dish will make you ask for more.<\/p>\n
As I was done relishing the last bite of the crispy fish fry, it was the turn to gobble Kumbakarna chicken \u2014 chicken stuffed with keema roasted on a mild fire in a clay oven. Then came hot keema nan which blended perfectly with a lamb dish \u2014 Narantaka mutton. There is also Atikaya chicken \u2014 boneless chicken mixed in brown onion sauce and green cardamom to dig in with the nan.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also Surpanakha biryani \u2014 an authentic dum-cooked mutton biryani full of flavour which goes well with Lanka fish masala prepared with rich spices, coconut and onion. And to accompany these main course delicacies, there\u2019s Sumali papad \u2014 fried small papad topped with keema; Maricha raita \u2014 yoghurt garnished with keema and onion; Thataka salad \u2014 roasted prawn mingled with cucumber and bell pepper with lime dressing.<\/p>\n
And, the icing on the cake was the Son Nagri barfi \u2014 a \u201cchicken\u201d barfi dessert. According to Chef Mohd Nazeer, it took more than a month for him to come up with this one. \u201cThe dish came into existence after a lot of experimentation and hard work. There is no khoya in it; it is just made out of kaju paste and minced chicken.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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