The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat brings to you ‘Mappila Cuisine’

Savor the grandeur of rich flavors of Kerala from specialty Chef ‘Ummi Abdulla’

Engulf your senses with the scrumptious delicacies of Mappila, which is lesser known and holds a culinary heritage behind it. Come and celebrate ‘Taste of the Coast’, the Kerala cuisine which is unique yet delectable brought forth by the specialty Chef Ummi Abdulla at the Seasonal Tastes from 14th June till 23rd June 2019.

Take your palate for an experience as Chef Ummi unravels a plethora of flavors influenced by the centuries of overseas trade- Arab, Portuguese, Dutch, Syrian, French, British and Jewish. Chef Ummi Abdulla is popularly known as the doyenne of Mappila cuisine. She is constantly innovating, devising new recipes and has travelled around the world as a food consultant for some of the largest hotels in the business and is the first person to popularize Mappila cooking around the country and outside.

The specially curated menu will be displayed as part of the buffet, with an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options to choose from. To begin with, try out the ‘Erachi Biriyani,’ a saffron flavored rice infused with spices and alternating layers of meat (chicken, mutton or fish) curry paste and garnished with light golden onions, ‘Arikkadukka,’ mussels boiled with rice stuffing, ‘Mambazham Pulissery’ a traditional sweet-sour curry made during the peak mango season and ‘Avial’ a thick mixture of vegetables and coconut, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves ‘Nei Pathiri’ , ‘Kayipakka Mulagittuthu’, ‘Idiyappam’, ‘Kerala Parotta’ , ‘Vellappam’ , ‘Chakkara Choru‘ , ‘Puttu and Kadala curry’ and lots more.

End the culinary journey on a sweet note with signature sweet treats like ‘Kayada’, ‘Madura Ada’ a traditional Kerala delicacy, the ada is a translucent fold of white encasing a rich coconut and jaggery mixture and ‘Mutta Maala’ a signature dish served at Mappila weddings, made with just two ingredients— egg yolk and sugar syrup

Experience the authentic delicacies of the Malabar with a twist of Arabic influences. Bring in with a big appetite and join us for dinner where Chef Ummi will take you through the sole delicacies of Mappila cuisine.

Join us at:

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

Taste of the Coast

Address: Plot No. CBD/2, Action Area - II, New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal 700156

For Reservations: 033 4037 1234

Dates: 14th – 23rd June 2019

Timing: Dinner: 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Prices: INR 1499 plus taxes per person

Website: www.thewestinkolkata.com