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Nothing mingles with the Puja mood quite like the Mughlai menu. Kebabs fly off the seekh and biryanis disappear off the table.
GoodLife digs into some northern nuggets for the eastern festival...
Where: Tamarind on Sarat Bose Road (picture by Rashbehari Das shows actress Aparajita Auddy at the eatery)
What: Dawat-e-Nizam, a Hyderabadi food festival complete with a replica of Charminar at the entrance and a Meena Bazaar. Chefs Moin Mia and Jehangir Mia have been brought down from Hyderabad House, no less
Highlights: Leg Roast (whole leg of lamb cooked in Hyderabadi masala), Shikampur ke Kebab (made with mincemeat), Chicken Boti Kebab, Murg Malai Korma (chicken in creamy smooth gravy) and a range of Hyderabadi biryanis and pulaos. Desserts include Qubani ka Meetha and Badam ka Kund
Prices: Rs 80 to Rs 350
From: October 6 to 17
Where: Pakwan at 70B, Purna Das Road
What: Express Thali lunch for the Pujas, besides the regular multi-cuisine menu
Highlights: Lobster Thali, Tandoori Thali, Biryani Thali, Chinese Thali
Price: Rs 125 to Rs 170
?Where: D Fire N Ice at 52 A, Sarat Bose Road
What: First anniversary and festive menu makeover
Highlights: The Tandoori section has Punjabi Aloo Kebab, and Chicken Peshawari and Amritsari Fish. The Indian section has Steak Paneer and Mirch Murg, Fish Tikka Masala and Mutton Kolhapuri. Plus, biryani for vegetarians and non-vegetarians
Prices: Rs 45 to Rs 200
Where: B.E.D. on Ballygunge Circular Road
What: Puja Special North Indian food festival at the Indian restaurant, only for dinner
Highlights: Awadhi Kebab, Jehangiri Kebab, Peshawari Kebab, Kasundi Pomfret, Stuffed Sikandari Fish, Khatta Meetha Prawn, Charcoal Crab, Mutton Babli...
Price: Rs 100 to Rs 500
From: October 9 to 13
Where: Tangerine on Outram Street
What: Durgotsav Special Buffet
Highlights: Mutton Biryani, Chicken Chaap, Vilayati Subz Takatin, Crispy Chilli Babycorn, Mutton Rogan Josh, Chicken Paanch Phoron, Pot Roasted Chilli Prawns, Machh Paturi, Kadhai Jhinga and Vegetable Cutlet
Price: Rs 300
From: October 8 to 12
Where: Zaranj at 26, JL Nehru Road.
What: Special Menu
Highlights: Murgh Chargha, Murgh Omar Khayyam, Jugalbandi Seekh Kebab, Tandoori Pomfret, Jheenga Malai Kebab, Khumb Ke Kebab and Gobi Kesari.
Price: Rs 255 to Rs 575.
From: October 8 to 15
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Where: Crystals Coffee Shop and The Marble Room at The Kenilworth
What: Puja Buffet
Highlights: Special Biryani and Chaap delicacies
Price: Rs 450 to Rs 500
From: October 10 to 13
Where: Trincas on Park Street
What: Utsaver Bhoj
Highlights: Tandoori Chingri, Tandoori Bhetki, Murgi Lasooni Kebab and Cheese Malai Kofta
Price: Rs 220 (approx)
From: October 8 to 12
Where: Saffron at The Park
What: Pujoy Park
Highlights: Spicy Fish Nuggets, Tandoori Ilish, Chicken Tikha Makhan Palak,Veg Taka Tak, Mishti Polao, Bhapa Bhaat
Price: Rs 600 to Rs 1,000
From: October 7 to 16
Where: Peshawari at ITC Sonar Bangla
What: Gastronomic delights of North West Frontier Province
Highlights: Tandoori Lobster, Lahsuni Jhinga, Dal Peshawri, Barra Kebab, Sikandri Raan, Naan Peshawri, Fish Tikka and Tandoori Pomfret
Price: Rs 1,700
From: October 10 to 12
