Indian chef serves up distinct flavours from his homeland for festive spread in Bukit Damansara DURING this festive period, diners can savour authentic Indian flavours at the “Taste of Mumbai” buffet. Guest chef Waris Qureshi from Mumbai, India, is serving a wide range of Indian dishes at Kwee Zeen Restaurant in Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara to celebrate Deepavali. He is chef de cuisine at Jyran Restaurant, Sofitel Mumbai.
At the buffet, Waris’ grilled chicken marinated in mint, coriander and olives, Hakimi Murgh, awakens taste buds with its tender meat. Another starter is the Malihabadi Tawa Paneer, a dish that features marinated paneer (soft cheese) cooked on a griddle. Hakimi Murgh (grilled chicken marinated in mint, coriander and olives).
Both these starters are accompanied by a sweet and tangy plum and mango chutney, as well as a spicy mint and coriander chutney. Some other appetisers include the sour, tingling shallots pickled in vinegar sauce (Sirka Pyaaz) as well as the spicy, tangy pickled red and green chillies (Mirch Ka Achaar). Among the diverse, colourful main courses served in the buffet are Subz Dum Biryani and Murgh Yakhni Pulao.
Both are briyani rice dishes but each has different condiments. The vegetarian-friendly Subz Dum Biryani contains softened vegetables such as carrots and green beans with the fluffy rice. (From left) Sirka Pyaaz (shallots pickled in vinegar sauce) and Mirch Ka Achaar (pickled red and green chilies).
Murgh Yakhni Pulao consists .