With the temperature soaring, what’s cooking at Ozora in Acropolis mall? A brand new summer menu that boasts of local ingredients and seasonal fruits. “Our focus was to have a menu that is not too heavy or spicy but something nice and light with lots of seasonal fruits like litchi, pumpkin, peaches and greens,” said chef Tania Ghosh as we sat down for a tasting session. The next hour was all about polishing off yum salads, soups and wholesome dishes.
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Published 19.05.18, 12:00 AM
With the temperature soaring, what’s cooking at Ozora in Acropolis mall? A brand new summer menu that boasts of local ingredients and seasonal fruits. “Our focus was to have a menu that is not too heavy or spicy but something nice and light with lots of seasonal fruits like litchi, pumpkin, peaches and greens,” said chef Tania Ghosh as we sat down for a tasting session. The next hour was all about polishing off yum salads, soups and wholesome dishes.
Gazpacho: Cold and tangy to beat the heat, this tomato-based cold soup traces its origin to Spain. The soup has a bed of chopped cucumber, coriander, tomatoes and bell peppers. Extra virgin olive oil is drizzled from the top and the soup is served with toasted bread. Rs 180
Salmon Radish Orange Rucola Salad: If you like your salads flavourful, then try this. Radish slices, oranges, arugula leaves and fresh smoked salmon are tossed in olive oil, orange juice and white wine vinegar, seasoned with salt and pepper, and garnished with blanched almonds. The result? A light, tangy salad thanks to the orange in it with the smoky aroma of salmon. Rs 500
Khichri Risotto: Cooked with Arborio rice, this fusion dish is prepared like khichri with potatoes, carrots, beans and finished with cream to lend it a thick texture. Enjoy the meal with papad.Rs 425 (vegetarian) and Rs 475 (non-vegetarian)
Grilled Shrimp and Peach with Lemon: A little sweet and juicy, this fruit-based delicacy is just yum! Shrimps and peaches are marinated with chimichurri sauce and then grilled till tender. A portion comes with six pieces. Rs 600
