{"id":1104,"date":"2020-01-06T18:35:14","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T13:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/172.105.37.82\/?p=1104"},"modified":"2020-01-06T18:35:14","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T13:05:14","slug":"indian-regional-cuisine-under-one-roof-at-dhansoo-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiacityblog.com\/food\/indian-regional-cuisine-under-one-roof-at-dhansoo-cafe-1104\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian regional cuisine under one roof at Dhansoo Cafe"},"content":{"rendered":"

From culture to traditions, India is a diverse country with different people and different lifestyles. The country has a diverse culinary culture too. Every state has a different cuisine to offer and a story behind it to tell.<\/p>\n

Dhansoo Cafe brings together the taste and stories behind the culinary specialties of almost all Indian states under a roof.<\/p>\n

Situated at Sangam Courtyard, the place offers Indian regional food with mix of exploration and experimentation, and brings to you the versatility from Indian cuisine all over the region.<\/p>\n

Located on the ground floor, the cafe gets noticed from a distance because of the fa\u00e7ade that has ‘Dhansoo’ written in four languages.<\/p>\n

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The name and food at the cafe is as Indian as you may think but the whole feel, minimalistic decor and ambience of the place gives it a European outlook. Soothing, live music is another highlight of the place.<\/p>\n

Dhansoo Cafe has an elaborate A La Carte menu which serves signatures and original food from almost all the Indian states that brings back the legacy and lost stories around it. It includes dishes like \u201cLitti Chokha\u201d, \u201cMoth Kachori\u201d, \u201cBamboo Rice\u201d and \u201cKottu Roti\u201d, which do not usually find a place in menus of upbeat cafes. However, there are a few continental dishes included in the menu in case someone craves for it.<\/p>\n

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It also has a full-fledged bar that serves exotic cocktails and fusion drinks apart from regular alcohol options. We tried \u201cPisco Sour Infusion\u201d — a cocktail of Peruvian origin with kaffir lime and lavender made in grapefruit and lemongrass flavour. The drink is best for those who like the balance of sweet and sour.<\/p>\n

Another option for those who like their drinks sweet is \u201cRasmalai Punch\u201d. The cocktail is like our very own Indian sweet \u201cRasmalai\u201d put in the form of liquid, made of Bailey Irish cream, vodka, kahlua, green fairy absinthe.<\/p>\n

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The food menu has four different categories for starters and main course \u2013 poultry, seafood, meat and vegetarian<\/p>\n

To start with, we tried from the \u201cDhansoo Bhel\u201d made with peanuts, curry leaves tempura and Thai Salsa from the vegetarian section.<\/p>\n

From poultry, we tried \u201cChicken Malai Black Pepper\u201d, served with \u2018Rumali Roti\u2019. Succulent boneless chicken pieces made in creamy sauce with distinctive taste of black pepper \u2013 the dish is worth a try.<\/p>\n

Moving to the seafood category, we ordered \u201cTandoori Jumbo Prawns\u201d, served with mint sauce and spiced onions, and \u201cKoliwada Fried Bhetki\u201d — deep fried \u2018bhetki\u2019 fish, marinated with poppy seeds and served with chilli thohcha and chips. It\u2019s an ultimate bet for fish lovers. However, the prawns left us disappointed as it was served cold.<\/p>\n

Moving to the main course, the chef chose to serve us \u201cAlleppey Fish Curry\u201d. The dish was served in a big bowl with steam rice and \u201cDal Chutney\u201d. Thick, orange curry with two succulent pieces of bhetki fish is a good option for those who want to try less spicy food but a riot of flavours.<\/p>\n

The next was \u201cBBC British Roast Butter Chicken\u201d, served with \u201cNaan\u201d. This is not to be missed. However, it is going to leave you with a guilt of cheating on your diet as the dish come with large spiced, chicken chunks dipped in lot of butter.<\/p>\n

Bringing the elaborate dinner to an end with the dessert, we tried the \u201cDelhi Belly Almond Halwa Quiche\u201d, with the very famous sweet of Delhi \u201cDaulat ki chaat\u201d topped as the mousse.<\/p>\n

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This article was first published on IANS Life<\/p>\n

Image Courtesy: IANS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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