Poila Boishakh
Hammer unveils fusion Bengali menu for Poila Boishakh
Kolkata/IBNS: Hammer has unveiled its fusion Bengali menu on the occasion of Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year).
The menu was launched in the presence of consuls and representatives from the consulates of US, Italy, Australia, Thailand, and Turkey, and the Director of the Alliance Française du Bengale, as well as international famous Chef Sharad Dewan and the Director of the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) Reena Dewan, with Italian artist Maurizio Boscheri accompanied by his curator Mario Liberali.
The dishes served included Arugula Salad with Kancha Lonka-Dhonepata dressing, Lime-Chili Caviar and Bengali Dal Bori on top; Dimer Devil: Soft Boiled Duck Egg coated with Togarashi Spiced Minced Meat, fried and served on a bed of herbs; Radhatilok Risotto; Potato Terrine, Potato Papad, Kuchono Sosha with butter Poached Prawn; Mishti Doi, Dulce de Leche, Sponge; Meringue among others.
Chef Ritabrata Biswas who is known for his progressive cuisine said, "The concept behind this menu was to experiment with local flavours, but curate them for a global palate.
"All the ingredients are sourced locally and I’ve tried to keep the dominant Bengali flavours intact. I hope people try it out for Poila Boishakh and like it."
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