Crispy, crunchy and lip-smacking kebabs are a must-have

When: September 24 to October14

Time: Lunch and dinner

Where: Pind Baluchi

What: A sumptuous spread of delectable Nawabi flavours are set to tickle your taste buds at the extravagant Awadhi food festival being organised at Pind Baluchi, popularly known as the Revolving Restaurant. Keeping the theme in mind, the restaurant has been given a vibrant and traditional look with the waiters donning Pathani outfit and the food is being served in aluminium utensils.

Manager speak:

“On the request of our customers, we decided to host the food festival. The menu is also been decided by the customers,” said Amar, general manager, Pind Baluchi. “The most-liked dishes of the festival will be added to the main menu,” he added.

Chef speak:

“It’s a regular Sunday meal for the most non-vegetarian Patnites and I am happy that foodies are willing to experiment. We will even come to know what kind of delicacies they expect us to prepare,” said Ravindar Mishra, senior chef,Pind Baluchi.

On the platter:

There are three categories on the menu — Shuruwat for starters, Chowpal for the main course, Shahi Andaz for kebabs, Meetha for sweets and desserts. The main attraction of the festival were —

Murg Wajid Ali

Paneer kurkure

Mushroom kurkure

Dahi kebabs

Dal maharani

While the tangy taste of dahi kebabs made everyone crave for more, kids loved paneer kurkure and mushroom kurkure.

However, the customers seemed curious about the tongue-tickling murg Wajid Ali. Apparently, people showed more interest towards the name of the item, than the cuisine. Wajid Ali Shah was the fifth king of Awadh dynasty and was famous for his hospitality. The cuisine was popular during his reign with the guests being served chicken prepared in shahi way.

Pocket pinch:

Starters: Rs 150- Rs 365

Kebabs: Rs 150-Rs 350

Main course: Rs 195-Rs 375

Desserts: Rs 60-Rs 200

Customer speak:

“Spending some time with family having delicious Indian cuisine is our way of enjoying special moments. We often come here to spend quality time together,” said Nilab, who was celebrating his daughter’s birthday. “For my son the name kurkure is enough. What he always wants beside him is not me, but kurkure,” said Meena Jha, who was enjoying the festival with her son.