Continuing my on-going engagement with the
beautiful Fortune Select at Sohna
road, I embarked upon another “Fortune” hunt- this time to try out their India
inspired theme of “India on my Plate”.
And to tell you the truth, this was no less than a culinary treasure or should
I say Fortune?
I have done a few India centric restaurants,
menus and themes before, but this one stood out in a few ways. First, it covers
all of India from North to Southand East to West- with an emphasis on all
things regional. Additionally, inspite of the variety and spread, there are
some interesting experiments, twists and turns in the menu which will excite
the connoisseurs among us. But do not be mistaken, the foundations are solid
Indian- food is cooked using traditional clay ovens and Tandoors mixing the
finest of ingredients with emphasis on local ones. Some of the prominent stops
in this authentically Indian Food journey are Kerala’s Nilgiri Dosai, Rajasthan’s Dahi
Bade, their signature Dal-e-Fortune
and Amritsari Badam Kheer. There’s a
lot for the carnivores as well I’m told, particularly the Purani Dili’s Mutton
Curry and the Goan Konkanii Macchi. But let us stick to all things vegetarian.
I find it most pleasing when you just enter a
place and are offered a pleasant welcome drink automatically- here it was a
traditional drink called Neer Mor. I
also loved the UlteTawe ka Khakhra
being a fan of this variety of papad for a long time now. The Indian effect was
enhanced with the use of copper utensils and some other very unique ways of
service (try the cutting chai for one). Must make a mention of the way the staff
were serving the guests- it was symbolic of the original Indian tradition of
hospitality exemplified by the Sanskrit saying- Atithi devo bhava!
As I have mentioned the “twists” earlier, the
Brand Master Chefs here believe that their offerings in Indian cuisine should
be constantly updated to step-up to the expectations of their guests. They have
attempted to use ingredients and cooking techniques in a way that treats the
palate with this fabulous layering of flavours.
A slight description of this wonderful
restaurant is a must. The ambience is just great- while it is slightly dark
near the open bar, there’s the poolside view on one side; there are some great
tables with a view of Sohna Road and adjoining buildings for “lovers of the
light” like me. There is some exceptional art-work displayed on the walls which
showcases the Indian art and again has some modern “twists” to it. Besides, the
kitchen is an open one and diners can see the chefs creating there magic like a
live show.
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