Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport Amping Up Puja Revelry With A Special Menu Featuring Dishes From Both The Bengals

Kolkata, 10^th October 2023: As the season changes to welcome the short but unmistakable Autumn, the city gears up for the biggest extravaganza of the year - Durga Puja. Joining the gaiety is Social Kitchen at Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport, with a sumptuous thematic buffet named Bhalobasar Epar Opar, that seamlessly blends the best of Bangladeshi and Bangali cuisine. Specially curated by the chef, the hotel welcomes everyone to partake in this Melbandhan of Foodology.

“Durga Puja is not simply another Puja or Celebration in Bengal. It is an emotion that all Bengalis hold close in their hearts and wait an entire year to welcome into their lives. The celebration of Good over Evil always proves to be a wonderful occasion for a get-together with family and friends. We cordially invite the patrons to Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport to celebrate the Melbandhan of Foodology of the two neighbours - West Bengal and Bangladesh. It is a delectable fusion of spices, select vegetables and meats to create this memorable gourmet journey. We promise you that this Puja will remain in your memory for a lifetime when you become our guest”, said Mr Gaurav Sharma, Operations Manager, Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport.

It will be a lavish feast for diners wherein they will be treated to an unforgettable journey of food including the hot favourite dishes of Ghotis and Bangals, both. Bangalir Epar Opar has a range of delicacies starting with traditional welcome drinks like Gandhoraj Lebu Diye Doier Ghol and Aam Pora Bhaja Mourir Shorbot, leading on to soups like Badamtalar Murgir Surua and Ada Kuchi Aar Tomator Vindeshi Soup, following up with starters like Posto Narkeler Bora, Badam Diye Vegetable Chop and Cox Bazarer Musoor Daler Bora. There is more to choose from - Gandhoraj Murghi Bhajja, Loitta Kumillar Pituli and Macher Paturi.

No Bengali meal can miss out on crispies. So, here we have Beguni, Kumro Phool Bhaja, the Pat Pata Bhaja and Aloo Jhur Jhure Bhaja. Next up, there is a range of Bhorta, mashed to perfection, which includes Ilisher Dhakai Lej Bhorta, Sutki Macher Bhorta, Kumro Bhate Makha, Noakhalir Aloor Moricher Bhorta & Tel Beguner Bhorta.

Innovatively named Dimer Kalakari, this section has Macher Dimer Jal Bora and Haser Dimer Narkel Bhapa of Sirajgaunj, the specialities from Bangladesh. In Saak Subji segment, Chatgayer - Lal Saak Narkel Diye and Pui Saak Data Chocchori, will be worth looking forward to while Halka Amez er Khabar will give you a taste of Green Salad, Aam Ada Kasundi, Ankurit Moonger Salad, Kachumber Salad, and the ubiquitous Lebu, Lonka, and Piyaz.

There’s also the hugely popular Dharmotolar Doi Vada and a Live Counter offering Kolkata Maidaner Chat with Phuchka, Jhalmoori, Bhelmoori, Raj Kachouri Chat and Ghughni. Wait! Let’s not forget to mention the Kolkata Roll-er Dokan, yet another Live Counter for Egg Roll and Chicken Roll.

While Bengali cuisine is heavy on non-vegetarian preparations, vegetarians need not lose heart for there is the Niramish Rasoi Theke with plenty to choose from like Chennar Mahima, Mochar Ghanto, Gachh Pathar Syleti Tarkari, Borishaler Bora Bori Sukto, Rongpurer Dhokar Dalna and Bhaja Masala Aloor Dum, along with Cholar Dal Narkel Diye, Sona Muger Dal Khulna Style to be polished off with Basanti Pulao and Sada Garam Bhat. The breads include Luchi, Koraishutir Kachouri, Trikona Paratha and Petai Paratha.

The Amisher Bhuri bhoj er Dala has Non Veg Main Courses like Dhonepata Kancha Lonka Bata Murgi, Sorshe Bhappe Dhakar Parshe, Rangamatir Mangsher Jhol, Narkel Chingri Malai Curry & Morog Pulao.

Finish off with Papad and some lip-smacking varieties of chutneys like Jolpaier Chutney, Khejur Aamsatter Chutney, Kancha Aamer Chutney, Anaras Narkeler Chutney, Plastic Chutney and Lebu Aamrar Chutney.

The desserts spread aptly named Sesh Pate Misti Mukh. It includes Nodiar Lal Misti Doi, Monohora Sandesh, Bardhomaner Sitabhog, Daab Rasmalai, Kheer Gurer Patisapta, Labonga Latika, Purvora Pantua, Baked Rasogolla, Malai Chum Chum and Gurer Ice Cream.

Bhalobasar Epar Opar will be on from 20^th October - 24^th October, 2023 (starting with dinner on the opening day and ending with Lunch on the closing).

Apart from this, there will be Pujor Adda O Mahabhoj at Onyx & Dandiya Nights during Puja Days.

Lunch: 12.30 pm - 4 pm

Dinner: 7.30 pm - 11.30 pm

Venue: Social Kitchen – Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport

The extensive menu can be availed at 1300 INR + taxes per person.

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