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Unveiling heirloom recipes at Ummrao with chef Sima Ahmed at Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport
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Monday, 15 July, 2024, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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The Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, in association with Gormei - curators of culinary experiences, unveils ‘Nawabs Table’ - the ultimate dining sojourn curated by the acclaimed Masterchef Season 8 ‘Top 12’ contestant chef Sima Ahmed. Ummrao, the celebrated restaurant at the hotel, invites guests on a culinary voyage, taking place from July 12 to 21, 2024. This exclusive pop-up experience will transport diners to the heart of Awadh, a historical region in North India renowned for its exquisite cuisine, steeped in rich history and culinary artistry.
Tracing her culinary roots to medieval Yemen, chef Ahmed recreates the cuisine of ancient Awadh in North India like casting a magic spell. The curated menu features a symphony of courses, from warm & comforting shorbas (soups), and melt-in-your-mouth kebabs, to Awadhi curries, chef's special treasures and desserts fit for royalty. Begin your journey with the Mutton Paya Shorba, a warm and flavourful broth simmered with mutton trotters. Experience the Do Rukha Dal Kebab, a vegetarian marvel crafted from masoor and chana dal, offering an explosion of textures. Meat lovers can indulge in the Kufal Meva Kebab, a melt-in-your-mouth Chicken kebab delicately stuffed with dry fruits and pomegranate seeds and seasoned with an aromatic spice blend. A true highlight is the Jhinga Rickaucha, chef Ahmed’s favourite, featuring succulent prawns enveloped in fragrant arbi leaves, showcasing the regional influences on Awadhi cuisine.
Immerse yourself in the rich depths of flavour with the Nukti Mutton Haleem, a slow-cooked masterpiece where mutton, lentils, and wheat are combined into a flavorful paste, infused with a symphony of aromatic spices. Craving something milder? The Murgh Chandi Kaliyan offers a delightful option – chicken cooked in a creamy cashew-based gravy, a testament to the delicate balance of Awadhi flavours. Conclude your royal experience with a touch of sweetness. Savour the exotic Seb Ki Kheer, an Ottoman Sultani dessert, or the decadent Makhandi Halwa, a rich concoction of semolina simmered with caramelized sugar, nuts, and khoya, a true indulgence for the senses.
“Awadh cuisine is a love letter to slow cooking and aromatic spices. I'm thrilled to share my family's heirloom recipes. Our Yemeni ancestry found its way into our kitchens - passed down for generations - combined with the rich culinary heritage of Awadh," said chef Ahmed.
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