Savour the Most Popular Dishes from the Cuisine of Kashmiri Pandits Only at Diya, The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

Gurugram, November 2nd, 2023: The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences, best known for its luxury and excellence, is hosting a ‘Kashmiri food pop-up’ at Diya from November 17th to 26th, 2023. The signature Indian restaurant, Diya collaborated with Chef Rajni to bring to you, depth full cooking from Kashmiri Pandit Cuisine for over two weeks.

The special menu is prepared by home chef Rajni Jinsi, a homemaker who grew up in Anantnag and learned the art of cooking from her mother. Chef Rajni cooking and dishes are close to her heart, and she is excited to dish out traditional Kashmiri Pandit cuisine delicacies during this exclusive pop-up at Diya, The Leela Ambience Gurugram.

The land of Kashmir is celebrated for its stunning beauty, but the true essence of Kashmiri cuisine remains shrouded in mystery for most. Enjoy the valley’s most delicious dishes as well as a one-of-a-kind experience with Kashmiri delights. Diya, The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences, every month brings different cuisines from the different states of India. This November, for two weeks, the exquisite traditional Kashmiri Pandit cuisine is curated at Diya in collaboration with Chef Rajni. Experience the Indian classical instrumental music and indulge in soulful food with impeccable service in an elegant ambience, only at Diya. The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences.

Kashmiri pandit cuisine uses spices like saffron, fennel, ginger and asafetida, while dairy products like curd (yoghurt) and ghee (clarified butter) are used as well. Traditionally Kashmiri Pandit cuisine does not use onion and garlic, instead they use hing (asafetida) to impart flavour. Fresh vegetables & fruits like lotus stem, turnip, dried fruits like apricots, figs are often used to add sweetness or textures to the dishes. Some well-known dishes from Kashmiri Pandit cuisine include Dum Aloo, Nadur Monje, Nadur Yakhni and more. The cuisine is known for its emphasis on saffron, giving many dishes a vibrant and aromatic quality. It is a unique and delicious

aspect of Kashmiri culture. The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences aims to bring authentic food of the Kashmiri pandits to its guests.

The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences is honored to partner with Chef Rajni Jinis, showcasing her culinary brilliance. "Kashmiri food pop-up" offers a regal journey through Kashmir’s rich traditions and flavors. Chef Rajni’s mastery of Kashmiri cuisine and dedication to preserving the Kashmiri heritage close to her heart promise an unforgettable dining experience.

With fresh ingredients paired with the chef’s knife and culinary skill, it is a treat for the city. At Diya, The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences, one of the most established fine dining icons, two menus will go live to the customers: the set menu and an ala carte menu. In addition, the Kashmiri food pop-up organized by the experiential destination will serve some of the most popular delicacies from Kashmir expertly paired with 1+1 on the house wines.

Talented Chef Rajni Jinsi, hailing from Anantnag and honed her cooking skills under the guidance of her mother, brings forth her signature flavour combinations that have whipped up a range of Kashmiri Pandit dishes using traditional techniques and the highest quality ingredients from the local markets. If you want to savor authentic Kashmiri cuisine, try the freshest prime seasonal ingredients coupled with an outstanding chorus of Chef Rajni’s offerings only at Diya, The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences.

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About The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

Located on Ambience Island, at the Delhi-Gurugram border, with the capital city on one side and established Gurugram’s business district on the other. This hotel is a part of a lifestyle complex, offering 412 rooms, suites, and apartments with contemporary and true Indian luxury feature, that is at a convenient 15 minutes’ drive from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The hotel features three restaurants and a bar: Spectra – 24 hours, multi-cuisine restaurant with 7 show kitchens; Diya – Pan-Indian Specialty Restaurant and Zanotta, an authentic Italian Specialty Restaurant, Rubicon Bar & Cigar lounge - stylish & contemporary bar with cigar lounge. Situated in a business hub, the hotel offers banqueting space of 35,000 sq ft including pillar-less ballrooms, board rooms and meeting rooms. The hotel offers also include 20,000 sq ft of space at The Leela Spa and Salon and a state-of-the-art gymnasium.

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