What: Grains of Earth — Eat Good, Feel Good
Where: Threesixtythree°
On till: May 31, 12.30pm to 3pm and 7pm to 11.30pm
Meal for two: Rs 3,500-plus
Did you know that sorghum, or what is commonly known as millet, has more antioxidants than blueberries and pomegranates? Or that amaranth was a staple of the Aztecs? Now you can also have your share of these grains at the Grains of Earth — Eat Good, Feel Good menu at Threesixtythree° at The Oberoi Grand. With items ranging from salads to risottos, the menu has been specially curated by chef Kezang Rai, senior sous chef at The Oberoi Grand, with grains such as quinoa, sorghum, buckwheat, finger millet, amaranth, pearl millet, oats and organic black rice.
“The present trend is to go back to our roots and consume healthy grains that were part of the regular diet, years ago. The general perception is that healthy food cooked with these grains is not tasty but we have given the Threesixtythree° twist to each of these dishes on the Grains of Earth menu and packed them with nutrients and lots of taste,” said chef Kezang.
THREESIXTYTHREE°
Amaranth: Looking for a healthy burger? Then this burger patty made of amaranth and green apple slaw is your answer. What’s more? It’s served with a side of sweet potato chips.
Rs 1,100-plus
Quinoa: This is a plate packed with proteins and nutrients with roasted beetroot, quinoa salad, edamame, carrot, baby spinach, pine nut and feta cheese with a delish dressing comprising soy sauce, Thai herbs and a hint of galangal or Thai ginger. Rs 675-plus
Organic black rice: Organic black rice from Manipur is paired with Parmesan risotto, lamb loin and garlic jus in this dish that looks as good as it tastes. Rs 2,250-plus
Buckwheat: A delicious pancake made of buckwheat or kuttu is balanced with a base of sour cream made of hung curd, with a hint of gondhoraj lemon. Smoked salmon, avocado and a sprinkle of tobiko are added to complete the dish. Rs 1,100-plus
Sorghum: This salad is loaded with sorghum, commonly known as millet, roasted cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, arugula mushrooms, avocado and cheese. Harissa-spiced prawns with truffled vinaigrette add some pungence to the dish. Rs 1,100-plus
Grains of Earth is an elegantly curated promotion that presents some of the most ancient grains of the world, Threesixtythree°-style, while The Ori-Gin Story menu is the perfect way to welcome the city’s season of unlimited sizzle.
— Sumit Joshi, general manager, The Oberoi Grand
THE BAR
What: The Ori-Gin Story
Where: The Bar
When: Till May 31, 11am to midnight
Pocket pinch: Rs 750-plus onwards
The Ori-Gin Story at The Bar at The Oberoi Grand is a tale best told to the accompaniment of, well, gin cocktails. On the menu are seven inventive gin-based cocktails with ingredients ranging from camomile to coriander, keeping in mind the soaring temperature.
Mixologist Madhuja Dey, who curated the gin menu, said, “Gin has become a favourite recently and we wanted to bring in summer tastes to the cocktails, so we added a number of refreshing ingredients to come up with this menu.”
Gin and Twist: Adding a summer twist to the classic gin and tonic, this cocktail is refreshing due to the addition of curacao and cucumber and is topped off with a spritz of coriander. Rs 750-plus
Kaffir Lime and Gin Spritzer: Gin with Kaffir lime from Thailand and Angostura bitters — a special alcoholic infusion made of herbs and spices. Rs 750-plus
Elixir: Green tea meets gin, lemon and floral bitters, with a hint of honey in this pretty cocktail that sits on a bed of dry ice and flowers. Rs 900-plus
Atraxia: Banana bitters meet camomile and pistachio syrup in this sweet and tangy cocktail, garnished with camomile flowers. Rs 750-plus
Text: Anannya Sarkar. Pictures: Rashbehari Das
