Kirana Gharana: Innovations in Traditions
Delhi Dastarkhwan
Delhi’s gourmets may rejoice with this weekend’s very special offering at IIC—‘Delhi Dastarkhwan’, the cuisine of Dilli. Celebrating this rich culinary heritage, brought about by the confluence of many cultures, is a mix of royal recipes from the Shahi kitchens, roadside chaats, family recipes passed down through generations, and famed urban restaurants. Kayasth, Baniya and Jain cuisines layer and borrow from each other in this fusion of flavours, augmented by Indo-Persian culinary traits brought in by the Mughals, by the Europeans, and by waves of migrations and refugees, marking Delhi, with its cosmopolitan ethos, as the culinary capital of the nation. IIC will be serving the special menu from 19th March to 21st March 2021. 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.
S.NO |
FOOD ITEMS |
SELLING PRICE WITHOUT TAX (INR) |
|
STARTERS |
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1 |
Moong Dal Pakori (Veg) |
75.00 |
2 |
Kulle Chaat(Veg) |
75.00 |
3 |
Dahi Vada (Veg) 2pcs |
80.00 |
4 |
Tawa Shammi Kebab (Non-Veg) 3pcs |
275.00 |
|
MAIN COURSE |
|
5 |
Mutton Pasanda (Non-Veg) |
575.00 |
6 |
Mughlai Chicken Curry (Non-Veg) |
445.00 |
7 |
Paneer Dahi Waala (Veg) |
215.00 |
8 |
Chaap Ki Nihari (Veg) |
125.00 |
9 |
Matar Ka Nimuna (Veg) |
85.00 |
10 |
Dal Tadka (Veg) |
85.00 |
11 |
Sahi Sabz Kurchan (Veg) |
85.00 |
12 |
Vegetable Biryani (Veg) |
115.00 |
13 |
Meetha Yellow Rice (Veg) |
125.00 |
14 |
Matar Kulcha (1 pcs) |
40.00 |
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DESSERT |
|
15 |
Malpua with Rabri (2 pcs) Eggless |
110.00 |
16 |
Makhana Kheer (Eggless) |
65.00 |
SPECIAL BAKERY ITEMS |
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17 |
Spicy Onion Cheese Bread (Eggless) |
100.00 |
18 |
Gulab Jamun White Forest Pastry |
95.00 |
19 |
Cardamom Coconut Bar (Eggless) |
90.00 |
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 “Delhi Dastarkhwan” can be placed at: Dining Hall – up to 2100 hrs and Lounge- up to 2000 hrs
Kanwal Wali
Secretary
Book Discussion Group
PHYSICAL PROGRAMME
Thinking of krishna
By Mandira Ghosh (New Delhi: Shubhi Publications 2020)
Speakers: Prof Radha Chakravarty, poet, critic and translator; Ms Neera Misra, Chairperson, Draupadi Dream Trust; Ms Mandira Ghosh, poet and author of the book
Chair: Dr Amarendra Khatua, Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs & Former D.G. ICCR
Kindly please make a note
- Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium and Conference Room I.
- Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask
- Audiences are requested to arrive at the venues, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door
- There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit
We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations
Book Discussion Group
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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) |