Book Discussion Group

22 March 2021, 04:00 pm
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Food & Faith : A pilgrim’s journey through India

By Shoba Narayan ( New Delhi Harper Collins India 2020 )

About the Book :

In the book “Food & Faith: a pilgrim's journey through India”, the author, Shoba Narayan, approaches spirituality and religion from the point of view of a skeptical seeker.  As the book's blurb says: What is the role of spirituality in your life? Do you pray? Is religion part of your identity or does it make you uncomfortable? To answer these and other questions, Shoba Narayan approaches faith through perhaps its most primal and nourishing aspect: food. She partakes of sacred food in shrines across India-- Puri’s bhog, Amritsar’s langar, Palani’s panchamirtham, Mathura’s pedas, Ambalapuzha’s paal-payasam, Kashi’s sweets, Jaipur’s rabdi, Ajmer’s kesaria bhat, Madurai’s dosai, Jewish halva in Mumbai, and communal feasts in Udupi, Goa and the Kumbh Mela. Sacred food is linked to history, myth, and identity of specific shrines and their faithful.  Food & Faith explores this powerful yet intimate connection.

Panelists: Ms. Rehana Munir, Writer ; Sh. Sourish Bhattacharyya, Journalist ; Ms.Shoba Narayan ,Journalist, Content Creator &Author of the book
    
Moderator : Ms. Jasleen Vohra,TV Presenter, Commentator

EUROPEAN DELIGHT - LUNCH

EUROPEAN DELIGHT - LUNCH
Start Date
22 January 2021, 12:00 am
Day & Date:  Saturday & Sunday, 23rd and 24th January 2021
Member’s Lunch:  “EUROPEAN DELIGHT”

 
Dear Member,
 
 
To enjoy the “European Delight” with winter sunshine, India International Centre is organizing  special lunch on Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th January 2021 in the lawn of Fountain Lawn from 1300 onwards.
 
Members who are interested are requested to make advance bookings with the Centralized Booking Office on 011-24609359, 24609377, 24609378, 24609379, 24609472 or send an email to cbo.iic@nic.in and ama@iicdelhi.in  Please note, reservation will be made on first-come-first served basis. Restrictions on the number of guests accompanying a member have been eased.
 
For large groups special arrangements have been made to accommodate them. All necessary arrangements for social distancing and sanitization will be strictly adhered to.
 
The catering bill will be raised in advance for confirmation of bookings and the bill to be settled by members with their smart/ Debit/ Credit card after the meal.
 
Thanking you,
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Kanwal Wali
Secretary
           
 
MENU
 
SOUP
Cream of Tomato
 
SALAD
Tossed salad (dressing separate)
Appetizer
Vegetable al-kiev
Onion flan
 
MAIN COURSE
Fish cardinal (N.Veg)
Chicken ala-king (N.Veg)
Rataouille crepes
Legumes au paprika
Mushroom in red pepper sauce
Green rice
Dinner rolls/bread slices
 
     
DESSERT
Carrot cake
Coconut meringue pie
 
 
(Non-Vegetarian - Rs.  850/-- All Inclusive)
 
(Vegetarian - Rs 750/- All Inclusive)
 
 

EUROPEAN DELIGHT

EUROPEAN DELIGHT
Start Date
20 January 2021, 12:00 am

INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE


EUROPEAN DELIGHT



The classic flavours of winter warming European food take you on a gastronomic tour of the Continent this weekend at IIC. Curated from the best of our menus are perennial favourites Stuffed lamb leg, Fish cardinal, Chicken ala-king, Ratatouille crepes, among many other traditional recipes, accompanied by hearty flans and a variety of vegetable dishes and warm, fresh breads. IIC is serving the “European Delight” for its member from 22nd January (Friday) to 24th January (Sunday) 2021. In addition our bakery chef will also be presenting special “Bread & Pastry” at the confectionary counter for food lovers. These items shall be served in addition to the regular menu in the Dining Hall and Lounge and also can be booked on prior demand as “Take Away” items.

FOOD ITEMS SELLING PRICE (Excluding Taxes)
Vegetable ala-kiev (2 pcs) 85.00
Onion flan 85.00
Chicken maryland 250.00
Fish cardinal 300.00
Chicken ala-king 265.00
Stuffed lamb leg with red wine sauce 550.00
Ratatouille crepes 110.00
Legumes au paprika 100.00
Aubergine provancale 85.00
Mushroom in red pepper sauce 135.00
Green rice 85.00
 Dinner rolls/ breads (brown/white/multigrain/ragi) As per main menu
Dessert  
Dark chocolate mousse 100.00
Carrot cake 75.00
Coconut meringue pie 90.00
BAKERY SPECIAL ITEMS
Spinach bread 85.00
Nougat praline pastry 80.00
Fudgy lemon brownie 80.00
 
Take away services with prior booking will be available from 1030 hrs to 2100 hrs. Kindly Place order at: 011-24609359, 24609373, 24609374, 24609375, 24609472
The last order for “European Delight” can be placed at:                            
                                                                    Dining Hall – up to 2100 hrs
                                                                    Lounge- up to 2000 hrs
     

Kanwal Wali
Secretary
 
 
 
 
 
 

GUJRATI RASOI BUFFET

GUJRATI RASOI BUFFET
Start Date
15 January 2021, 12:00 am
Day & Date:  Saturday & Sunday, 16th and 17th January 2021
Member’s Lunch:  “GUJRATI RASOI BUFFET”

 
Dear Member,
 
 
To enjoy the “Gujrati Rasoi Buffet” with winter sunshine, India International Centre is organizing  special lunch on Saturday and Sunday, 16th and 17th January 2021 in Fountain Lawn from 1300hrs onwards.
 
Members who are interested are requested to make advance bookings with the Centralized Booking Office on 011-24609377,24609378, 24609379, 24609472,24609359 or send an email to cbo.iic@nic.in and ama@iicdelhi.in Please note, reservation will be made on first-come-first served basis. Restrictions on the number of guests accompanying a member have been eased. For large groups special arrangements have been made to accommodate them. All necessary arrangements for social distancing and sanitization will be strictly adhered to.
 
Special bakery items are also available on cash payment from the bakery counter.
 
Chocolate Mocca Pastry (Eggless)   Rs  90.00
Cinnamon Raisin Bread                      Rs 115.00
Cheese corn stuffed croissant           Rs   70.00    
 
 
The catering bills need to be settled by members with their smart/ Debit/ Credit card after the meal.
 
 
    Thanking you,
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Kanwal Wali
Secretary
           
 
MENU
 
 
Appetizer
Lilva kachori
Sev roll
Patra na bhajiya
 
Salad and Chutney
Khazoor imli chutney
Green chutney
Kachumber salad
Khichiya papad
Kakdi ka mattha
 
 
Main Course
Gujrati dal
Gujrati kadi
Makai paneer with capsicum
Undhiyu
Glorda bataka nu shak (aloo dish)
Bhaat
Palak Poori
Methi ka thepla
 
Dessert
Angoori basundi
Mohanthal
Churma ladoo
 
 
(Vegetarian - Rs 700/- All Inclusive)
 

Gujrati Rasoi

Gujrati Rasoi
Start Date
14 January 2021, 12:00 am
Gujarati cuisine is a potent mixture that is a little spicy, a little salty, and more than anything else, carries strong undertones of sweetness.  An exquisite and innovative blend of flavours from Kathiyawad, Kutch, Surat and Amdavad, this diverse yet appealing cuisine offers a wide variety of primarily vegetarian dishes, each with its unique cooking style, with different kinds of pickles, farsans and chutneys. IIC has made special arrangements to serve “Gujrati Rasoi” from 15th January (Friday) to 17th January 2021 (Sunday) (03 days) for its members. These items shall be served in addition to the regular menu in the Dining Hall, Lounge & Lotus Lounge and also can be booked on prior demand as “Take Away” items.

FOOD ITEMS SELLING PRICE EXCUSIVE OF TAXES
Lilva kachori (2 pcs) 100.00
Sev roll (4 pcs) 85.00
Patra na bhajiya (2 pcs) 65.00
Methi na bhajiya (4 pcs) 55.00
Mini moong dal samosa (3 pcs) 65.00
Gujrati dal 50.00
Gujrati kadi 85.00
Makai paneer with capsicum 100.00
Bhaat 30.00
Plain khichdi 85.00
Undhiyu (veg) 85.00
Glorda bataka nu shak ( aloo dish veg) 50.00
Dahi saragva nu shaak (drumstick veg) 75.00
Palak poori (2 pcs) 25.00
Roti 25.00
Methi ka thepla 45.00
Dessert  
Angoori basundi 100.00
Mohanthal 85.00
Makke ka halwa 100.00
Churma ladoo 85.00
 
Take away services with prior booking will be available from 1030 hrs to 2100 hrs.

Kindly Place order at: 011-24609373, 24609374, 24609375, 24609472

The last order for “Gujrati Rasoi” can be placed at: Dining Hall – up to 2100 hrs and Lounge- up to 2000 hrs

(None of the above mentioned items contain chicken or egg)

Kanwal Wali
Secretary

Lahori Buffet Special

Lahori Buffet Special
Start Date
08 January 2021, 12:00 am
Day & Date:  Saturday & Sunday, 09th and 10th January 2021
Member’s Lunch:  “Lahori Buffet Special”
Dear Member,

From Lahore, the city with an extremely rich food culture created by a people who love to eat, IIC Kitchen brings you a cuisine that integrates Central Asian, North Indian and Middle Eastern influences.  Popular around the world, its palatable and mild flavours are a gourmet’s delight.  IIC has made special arrangements to serve “Lahori Food Buffet” during Lunch on Saturday 09th  and Sunday 10th January 2021 at the Fountain Lawns of the Centre.
Members who are interested are requested to make advance bookings with the Centralized Booking Office on 011-24609377, 24609378, 24609379, 24609472 or send an email to cbo.iic@nic.in and ama@iicdelhi.in Please note, reservation will be made on first-come-first served basis. Restrictions on the number of guests accompanying a member have been eased. For large groups special arrangements have been made to accommodate them. All necessary arrangements for social distancing and sanitization will be strictly adhered to.
 
The catering bill will be raised in advance for confirmation of bookings and the bill to be settled by members with their smart/ Debit/ Credit card after the meal.

Thanking you,


Yours sincerely,


Kanwal Wali
Secretary IIC
 
  Menu
 
 
Starter
 
Lahori Fried Fish
Paneer Dahi Kabab
Pyazi Kabab
 
Main Course
 
Murgh Lahori
Paneer Reshmi Handi
Chikkad Chole
Takatak Vegetable
Shahi Dal
Kabuli Pulao
Sheermal Roti
Til Walli Khamiri Roti
 
Dessert
 
Shahi Tukda
Khopra Pak
 
 
(Non-Vegetarian Rs.825/-)


(Vegetarian – Rs. 725/-)
(All inclusive)
 

LAHORI FOOD FESTIVAL

LAHORI FOOD FESTIVAL
Start Date
07 January 2021, 12:00 am
INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

 

LAHORI FOOD FESTIVAL
 
From Lahore, the city with an extremely rich food culture created by a people who love to eat, IIC Kitchen brings you a cuisine that integrates Central Asian, North Indian and Middle Eastern influences.  Popular around the world, its palatable and mild flavours are a gourmet’s delight.  Savour Lahore’s famed Fort Road Street recipes that feature lamb, chicken, fish, lentils and vegetables as well as traditional dairy preparations.

IIC has made special arrangements to serve Lahori Food Festival from 08th January (Friday) to 10th January 2021 (Sunday) (03 days) for its members. These items shall be served in addition to the regular menu in the Dining Hall and Lounge and also can be booked on prior demand as “Take Away” items.

Food Items Selling Price
Lahore Fried Fish (2 pcs)
(Deep fried fish in gram flour batter)
290.00
Mutton Chapli Kebab (4 pcs)
(Shallow fried mince mutton)
395.00
Murgh Chargha (4 pcs)
(Marinated chicken deep fried in oil)
345.00
Paneer Dahi Ke Kebab (4 pcs) 215.00
Pyazi Kebab (4 pcs)
(Kebabs made from onion, mint, lemon grass and herbs)
110.00
Murgh Lahori
(Chicken cooked in spicy tomato gravy)
360.00
Aloo Gosht Ka Salan
(Mutton cooked with aloo in an aromatic gravy)
480.00
Paneer Reshmi Handi (Veg)
(Paneer cooked in curd and coconut based gravy)
150.00
Chikkad Chole (veg.)
(Chickpeas cooked in tomato gravy)
100.00
Shahi Dal 85.00
Kabuli Pulao 85.00
Sheermal Roti (2 pc) 100.00
Til Waali Khamiri Roti (2 pcs) 100.00
                                Dessert
Shahi Tukda (2 pcs) 115.00
Khopra Pak (Barfi – 2 pcs) 85.00
Take away services with prior booking will be available from 1030 hrs to 2100 hrs.
Kindly Place order at: 011-24609359, 24609373, 24609374, 24609375, 24609472
 
The last order for Lahori Food Festival can be placed at:    

                                  Dining Hall   -  up to 21 00 hrs.
                                  Lounge         -  up to 20 00 hrs.


Kanwal Wali
Secretary IIC
 

NIZAMI FOOD FESTIVAL

NIZAMI FOOD FESTIVAL
Start Date
01 January 2021, 12:00 am

INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

 
01st January 2021
 
NIZAMI FOOD FESTIVAL
 
Take home the flamboyant flavours of Nizami cuisine this weekend.  Inspired by the royal kitchens of the Nizams of Hyderabad, the dishes on our menu in the `Nizami Food Festival’ are richly flavoured by the skilled use of various spices, herbs and natural edibles.  In this amalgamation of Mughal, Turkish and Arabic cuisines, along with the influence of the native Telugu and Marathwada cuisines, are perennial favourites baghara baingan, mirch ka salan, nargasi kofta and kachhe gost ki biryani.  Enjoy the complete range of dishes from our `Take Away Menu’ from 02nd January (Saturday) to 4th January 2021 (Monday) (03 days) for its members. These items shall be served in addition to the regular menu in the Dining Hall and Lounge and also can be booked on prior demand as “Take Away” items.

Food Items Selling Price Without Taxes
Meen Godavari (Andhra fish fry) 290.00
Vegetable nizami handi 85.00
Kadu ka dalcha 80.00
Bagara baingan 48.00
Mirchi ka salan 50.00
Nargasi Kofta 290.00
Murgh harra masala 185.00
Kacche gosht ki biryani with raita 440.00
Vegetable biryani with raita 85.00
Nizami munshi nan (1 pc) 35.00
Khubani ka meetha 200.00
Hyderabadi lauki kheer 115.00
 
Take away services with prior booking will be available from 1030 hrs to 2100 hrs.
Kindly Place order at: 011-24609359, 24609373, 24609374, 24609375, 24609472
The last order for Nizami Food Festival can be placed at:    
                   
Dining Hall   -  up to 21 00 hrs.
Lounge         -  up to 20 00 hrs.
 
Kanwal Wali          
Secretary
 
 
 

NEW YEAR EVE LUNCH

NEW YEAR EVE LUNCH
Start Date
28 December 2020, 12:00 am

 

 
 
 
 
New Year Eve Lunch
Thursday, 31st December 2020

 

 

Dear Member,


Celebrate 31st December, the last day of the year 2020 and of this decade, with a special New Year’s Eve Lunch (1300 hrs onwards) in the tranquil environs of the IIC Fountain Lawn. Dine al fresco, surrounded by the cheerful colors of the gardens in full bloom, on an assortment of continental and Mughlai cuisine to tempt all palates, specially curated by IIC kitchens.


Members who are interested are requested to make advance bookings with the Centralized Booking Office on 011-24609369, 24609377,24609378,24609379 or send an email to cbo.iic@nic.in and ama@iicdelhi.in Please note, reservation will be made on first-come-first served basis. Restrictions on the number of guests accompanying a member have been eased. For large groups special arrangements have been made to accommodate them. All necessary arrangements for social distancing and sanitization will be strictly adhered to.


Please note that the cancellation of booking after 30th December 2020 will not be entertained.
 
“Wishing you a Happy New Year”.
 
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
 
Kanwal Wali
Secretary
 

 
M E N U
 
Soup
Tomato and orange soup


Salads
Assortment of salads & cold cuts            (Vegetarian + Non-Vegetarian)


Non-Vegetarian
Fish Veronique
Apricot and rosemary spit roast leg of lamb
Murg kali mirch


Vegetarian
Paneer Peshawari
Lauki mussallam
Mushroom in lemon- herb and butter sauce
Corn and broccoli in mornay sauce
Assorted vegetarian kebab
Dal maharani.


Rice/Bread
Kali moti biryani
Assortments of Rotis & Breads


Dessert
Plum Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Badam ka halwa
Fruit seviran

Vegetarian: Rs 850
all inclusive

Non-Vegetarian: Rs 950
all inclusive
 

 
 

NEW YEARS LUNCH “BARBEQUE FOOD”

NEW YEARS LUNCH “BARBEQUE FOOD”
Start Date
28 December 2020, 12:00 am

 

 
 
 
 
NEW YEARS LUNCH
“BARBEQUE FOOD”
Friday, 01st January 2021
 

 

 

Dear Member,


Usher in the New Year 2021 with friends and family at a Barbeque Food Buffet with a Live Counter amidst the verdant lushness of the IIC Fountain Lawns from 1300 hrs onwards. The bracing winter chill and mild sunshine are perfect accompaniments to a robust meal of smoky and tender kababs, tikkas and gosht, with delicately flavored dals and vegetables, rounded off by a selection of breads hot from the tandoor.

Members who are interested are requested to make advance bookings with the Centralized Booking Office on 011-24609377,24609378,24609379, 24609472 or send an email to cbo.iic@nic.in and ama@iicdelhi.in Please note, reservation will be made on first-come-first served basis. Restrictions on the number of guests accompanying a member have been eased. For large groups special arrangements have been made to accommodate them. All necessary arrangements for social distancing and sanitization will be strictly adhered to.

Cancellation of booking after 31st December 2020 evening (1700 hrs) will not be entertained. The catering bill will be raised in advance for confirmation of bookings and the bill to be settled by members with their smart/ Debit/ Credit card after the meal.


Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
 
Kanwal Wali
Secretary
 
 

 
MENU
 
Salads:
Green salad
Kachumber salad
 
Appetizer : (live Counter)
 
Murgh banno kebab
Paneer tikka gilafi kebab
Bhutte ka seekh kebab
 
Chutney/ papad
Pudhina raita
 
Main Course
Rara gosht
Paneer pakeezah
Methi matter malai
Dal bukhara
Vegetable biryani
Nan/Roti/Parantha/ Stuff Kulcha
     
DESSERT
Kesari chena malai
Gajar ka halwa
 
 
(Non-Vegetarian - Rs.  750/-
All Inclusive)
 
(Vegetarian - Rs 675/-
All Inclusive)