Coastal Food Festival at Asia Alive, DoubleTree by Hilton, Bengaluru (20-31 Mar'17)

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The peninsular India is known for its spectacular coastlines.The incredible 7,516.6 km long shores are also home to large diversity of inhabitants with different culture and food habits.One will be amazed to know that the nine coastal Indian states of Gujarat , Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka , Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh ,Odisha and West Bengal along with the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Puducherry has so much to offer to the India’s culinary platter.

Thanks to abundant natural rich resources,the Indian coastal cuisine is mostly known for its meats and seafood fare. But there is no dearth of dishes for the vegetarians in this region. Like any other cuisine , the coastal food in India has been influenced by the local climatic and geographical conditions , along with the cultural effect bought by the French, Portuguese and Arabs.And that’s the beauty of Indian food, as it absorbs the foreign Kitchen influences yet retaining its essence.

Some of the popular cuisines from the Indian shorelines I could recall are the Moplah Cuisine and Malabari cuisine from Kerala) , the Parsi cuisine from primarily Mumbai , the Goan & Portuguese food from Goa, the Malwani Cuisine from Goa & Maharastra , the Karavali from southern region, French cuisine in Puducherry and the Bengali & Odiya cuisine from the eastern most coast. Do let me know if you know more coastal cuisines.

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DoubleTree by Hilton , Bengaluru is hosting COASTAL FOOD FESTIVAL – Of Sand, Surf & Coastal Cravings from 20th to 31st March , 2017 in the evenings. I was invited for the Food review yesterday with some of the food celebrities of Bangalore.

“Chef Anurag Mathur, Executive Chef- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore, has decided to explore some of these scrumptious creations from India’s coastlines with a lavish dinner buffet spread featuring irresistible preparations such as Chakka Puzhukku from Kerala, Kottayam Fish Curry, Ennai Kathirikkai from Tamil Nadu, Caldin and Xacuti from Goa, Prawn Gassi, Mangalorean Fish and more, bringing together exotic aromas and flavours for a truly memorable treat.”

During the ongoing festival ,I have been witness to one of the best coastal spreads of seafood and meat starters I had in recent times.The menu changes every day.keeping in mind the resident guests.

Here is the glimpse of delectable menu we were served yesterday.

THE COASTAL MENU OPTION 3

SOUP

Seafood Saaru (Karnataka)

Elumichai Rasam (Tamilnadu)

STARTER

Kothimbir Vadi ( Maharastra)

Seviya pakoda

Koli Sukka (Mangalore)

Masala Fried Fish (Kerala)

MAIN COURSE – NON-VEG

Thalassery Chicken Dum Biryani (Kerala)

Karaikkudi Chicken Curry (Tamilnaadu)

Travancore Panni Curry (Kerala)

Mamsam Pulisu (Andrapradesh)

Daab Chingri ( West Bengal)

MAIN VEG

Mamdikaya Pappu (Andrapradesh)

Gujarati Surati Dal (Gujarath)

Aloo Bhaja (West Bengal)

Bendakaya Majjiga Pulusu (Andrapradesh)

Goan Mushroom Cafreal (Goa)

Kanchkolar Kofta (West Bengal)

Avial (Kerala)

Pholkopi Kalia ( West Bengal)

Vangibath /SteamedRice

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Mamidikaya Pachadi / Chemmen Chammanthi / Tomato Tokku / Pulincurry

DESSERTS

Chandrakala

Moongdal Halwa

Choclate Burffi

Kalajamun

Peda

Rasgula

Besan ka Ladoo

Jowlar Payasam

I would personally recommend this coastal feast to all of you. Please visit them before it gets over on March 31st , 2017. Prior reservation is always recommended. Valet Parking is also available upon request.