16 Oct 2018 | 06:37am IST
Tantalising flavours of Hyderabad
VM Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) located at Raia delighted their guests by organising a grand gala dinner on the theme ‘Hyderabadi Tehzeeb’, which literally translates to ‘Culture of Hyderabad’
The guests were in for a treat at VM Salgaocar Institute
of International Hospitality Education
(VMSIIHE), Raia, as the students organised a grand gala dinner on the theme
‘Hyderabadi Tehzeeb’ which literally translates to ‘Culture of Hyderabad’. the
guests were taken on a culinary journey through the rich and regal culinary
history of Hyderabad at an evening hosted at Zakuro, the on-campus restaurant.
Students of VMSIIHE pulled all the stops to ensure that guests had a wonderful
evening.
The evening commenced with the student
host ushering the guests in as welcome drinks were served. The event manager
Shaughna D’Silva warmly welcomed the guests while the Head Chef, Rahil
Haldankar, briefed the guests about the menu planned for the evening which was
to follow.
The appetisers included golden, flaky mutton Lukhmi, a mince
savoury pastry similar to a samosa served in Hyderabad and succulent stuffed
shikampuri kebab. The exotic entrées gave a wonderful preview on what was to
follow.
The main course included Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, Zaffrani Pulao,
Nizami Palak Murgh among other delectable dishes. The Nizam Palak Murgh, which
is a particularly popular chicken dish cooked with cashew nuts, peanuts, sesame
seeds, coconut, yogurt and spices topped with coriander, lemons and garam
masala garnishing, was a clear favourite. The delicately spiced Paneer-Mirch ka
Saalan along with traditional accompaniments to an Indian main course of
refreshing Burani Raita, pickle and crisp pappad completed the wholesome meal.
The night ended on a sweet note with a twist on a traditional Qubani ka Meetha
roulade. The traditional Qubani ka Meetha made from dried apricots and
garnished with fragrant rose petals is a common feature at Hyderabadi weddings.
The
gala dinner is a part of the learning methodology adopted for students of the
BSc. in International Hospitality Management training program.The student team
plans the entire event from scratch, including conceptualising, menu planning,
budgeting for the event, creating the right ambience, service and execution.