AN IFTAR spread is a gastronomic extravaganza loaded with spectacular dishes. The recipes are varied and there is much more to offer in the traditional flavours. While most people look forward to the traditional treat in the comfort of their home, we list a few luxurious Iftari hotspots recreated in the city with meticulously prepared meat curries, kebabs, decadent desserts and more. Need a reason to step out and dine coz it’s time to satiate your taste buds…
Eclectic Iftari at All Taj Hotels across Mumbai
Relish the traditional royal food spread with mouth-watering delicacies at Taj Hotels across Mumbai. From sharbats, crudités, nuts, dates and fruits to rose falooda along with some lip-smacking kebabs and biryani, chicken tikka potli samosa, sukhi kolbi (a dry prawn’s preparation smeared in konkani spices), chicken cutlet in mapla muslim style, chicken shami kebab, baida roti, samak meshwi, this gastronomical ride would end with sumptuous desserts. On till June 16.
Karma Kismet, GK 2, Delhi
A special treat to relish the royal spread with special Iftari thali comprising angaara murg, basil tangri, kakori kebab, mutton rogan josh, butter chicken, dal karma, mutton biryani. On till June 15.
The Suryaa, New Friends Colony, Delhi
An exquisite spread of choicest curries, succulent kebabs, dum Hyderabadi biryani, Murg Khas korma, ghosht ki nihari, mutton Shammi kebab, zafrani murgh tikka, double ka meetha, fruit salad, sewiya kheer and phirni. On till June 16.
Chor Bizarre, Bikaner House, Pandara Road, Delhi
This brings authentic Indian cuisine in a setting that is unabashedly Indian. The chefs have recreated flavours associated with home-cooked food of the region. The menu boasts of recipes collected from different parts of the country. A must-try is the traditional ‘Kashmiri Tarami’ and ‘Wazwan’ - the legendary ceremonial feast of 36 courses, tandoori platters, a range of chaats and vegetarian main courses. All through June.
Delhi Pavilion, Sheraton Saket, New Delhi
Dehlnavi cuisine is a rich amalgamation of cultures and traditions and an experience to relish the rich food history of Dilli. Try the special spread of this cuisine with signature creations like Delhi nihari khas, Delhi butter chicken & seekh mirza. Gorge on some stormy summer shakes and ice-creams to beat the heat. All through June.