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Poetic rendition of East End Hotel, Coorg in Sonnet style

The East End Hotel is a well-established hotel and restaurant located in Madikeri, Coorg, Karnataka, India. It’s known for its comfortable accommodations and a restaurant that offers a diverse menu of Indian and Chinese cuisine.

Amidst Coorg’s embrace, where nature’s sighs,
East End Hotel’s dishes, a feast for eyes,
In sonnet’s verses, their essence shall rise.

Spice-Infused Symphony: Chicken Biryani

In fragrant notes, where spices entwine,
Chicken Biryani, a dish divine,
Each grain tells tales of flavors that shine.

Tandoor’s Enigma: Seekh Kebab’s Delight

From the tandoor’s flame, where secrets ignite,
Seekh Kebab’s Delight, a savory flight,
Each bite whispers stories of the spicy night.

Garden’s Bounty: Vegetable Manchurian

In the garden’s embrace, where colors unite,
Vegetable Manchurian, a veggie’s delight,
Each ball of joy, in the sauce takes its flight.

Coastal Rhapsody: Fish Curry’s Dream

By the coastal breeze, where waves excite,
Fish Curry’s Dream, a sea’s endless sight,
Each morsel dances in the flavors so right.

Paneer’s Serenade: Paneer Butter Masala

In creamy melodies, where curdles unite,
Paneer Butter Masala, a vegetarian’s light,
Each bite in richness, brings comfort to sight.

Sweet Euphoria: Gulab Jamun’s Bliss

Under dessert’s spell, where sweetness takes flight,
Gulab Jamun’s Bliss, in syrup’s embrace so tight,
Each dumpling of joy, in the sugary night.

At East End Hotel’s table, where dining complies,
These dishes, in sonnet, their essence shall rise,
In Coorg’s heart, where nature’s beauty belies,
A poetic feast, under the open skies.

A sonnet is a structured and highly stylized form of poetry that has been used for centuries in various literary traditions, most notably in English and Italian poetry. The sonnet is a structured and versatile poetic form known for its precise structure, rhyme scheme, and meter. Its rich history and ability to convey complex themes in a concise manner have made it a beloved and enduring style of poetry in both traditional and contemporary poetry.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> News> Blogs> Lifestyle / by Food Connoisseur in Symphony of Taste, Lifestyle. TOI / September 10th, 2023

Mountain Calling: Hyatt Centric rolls out special brunch menu dedicated to Coorg cuisines

We recommend Pandi Curry, Koli Curry and Baimbale Curry.

Hyatt Centric rolls out special brunch menu
Hyatt Centric rolls out special brunch menu

Chef Gaurav Ramakrishnan introduced a special Coorg cuisine brunch at The Bengaluru Brasseri recently. The special brunch includes dishes like Pandi Curry, KadambuttuKummu Curry, Akki Roti, and more. We started off our brunch with Murgh Lasooni Tikka and Indonesian Grilled Fish. The former is a delicacy marinated in yoghurt and a few seasonings while the latter was flavourful and a bit on the spicier side. 

We then decided to check out their special brunch dishes. We started off with boiled rice and Pandi Curry. Boiled rice with pandi curry is like a staple diet in the Coorg region. The pandi curry was made using chilli powder, green chillies, masalas, and Kachumpuli (a dark-coloured vinegar). The delicacy was flavourful and complemented the rice very well. 

Kadambuttu

We went for another round of boiled rice, but this time along with the Koli Curry. This Coorgi-style chicken curry was cooked with grated coconut, tamarind paste, green chillies, and red chilli powder. The dish was more on the spicier side but we loved having it with the steamed rice. 

Next, we tried the Akki Roti with Baimbale Curry. The curry was made with bamboo shoots along with cumin and mustard. The base of the curry was cooked using coconut paste. The dish was delicious and left us craving more.

Koli Curry

Our brunch came to a close with a couple of desserts – Thambuttu and Kaavale Puttu. The former was made with mashed banana pulp and roasted broken rice along with grated coconut while the latter had ripe jackfruit pulp, ghee and cardamom. This dessert was steamed and served in banana leaves. 

If you are looking for a place to try out special Coorg delicacies, the special brunch at The Bengaluru Brasseri is one you should definitely look at. 

₹1,799++ for two. At Hyatt Centric, MG Road 

Email: alwin@newindianexpress.com
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source: http://www.indulgexpress.com / Indulge Express / Home> Food> Bengaluru / by Alwin Benjamin Soji / February 24th, 2023