“আনন্দিত হৃদয়ে, জানবো বিস্ময়ে”

“ঐতিহ্যে, সংস্কৃতিতে, সাহিত্যে”

“এ পহেলা বৈশাখে”

The Bengali New Year or Nobo Borsho is celebrated on April 14 each year. As we near the Bengali New Year eve, many many Bengalis around the world will be planning and preparing a delicious feast to share with family and friends. It is the first day in the traditional Hindu Bengali Calendar.

The people clean and decorate their houses and make elaborate preparation to welcome the coming Year. They paint patterns on the ground (rangoli) in front of their houses. They usually use flour to make the design on the middle of which they place an earthenware pot, decorated with a red and white swastika considered an auspicious sign. This vessal is filled with holy water and a number of mango leaves to symbolise a prosperous year for the family.

That morning they worship Lakshmi, goddess of wealth. They wear garlands of different types of flowers, like the red orleanders, daisies, roses, hibiscus and marigolds.

Wishing all my Bengali and non-Bengali friends Shuvo Nobo Borsho (Happy Bengali New Year) in advance.

Countdown has already begun and only few days are left before Nobo Borsho or Poila Boisakh! I know many of my Bengali friends have already finalized their ‘especial’ menu to celebrate the 1^stday of Bengali New Year with complete ‘Bangaliana’ (Bengali tradition). But I’m sure there are still few who haven’t even thought of it yet just like me or still searching for the suitable menu for that special day.

Poila Baisakh marks the 14th Anniversary of The Stadel! The Stadel is celebrating the Bengali New Year with a lavish lunch and dinner spread at First Innings – the Multi-cuisine restaurant, Mirage  – The Poolside! Mouth watering, pure and authentic, the Bengali cuisine sees a mix of food from West Bengal and Bangladesh. The menu will be an ode to the Eastern land with the traditional river fish taking center stage cooked with Bengali spices. Savour favourites like Mochar Chop, Panthar Mangsho Do Piyazi, Chingri Malai Curry with Luchis and endless items and round off the meal with Rosogollas and Mishti Doi among other sweets! The wide variety in the menu could make gourmands spoilt for choice. 

CELEBRATE  BAISAKHI PARBAN 

@ First Innings, Multicuisine Restaurant
Saturday, 15th April 2017

Bengali Sit Down Thali Non Veg Lunch / Dinner

Lunch
First Session : 12:30 p.m.
Second Session : 2:30 p.m.

Dinner
First Session : 7:30 p.m.
Second Session : 9:30 p.m.

Non Veg Lunch or Dinner priced at : Rs. 850/- AI per person

WELCOME DRINKS: Aampora Sorbat
STARTER : Mochar Chop & Dimer Devil
SALAD: Green Salad
BHAJA : Bori Bhaja, Jhurjhure Aloo Bhaja & Beguni
LUCHI/RICE: Luchi(2 pcs),Dhakai Pulao & Sada Bhaat
DAL: Aam Aada Diye Masoor Dal
TORKARI: Chanar Kofta & Aloo Jhinge Posto
MAACH: Doi Pona (1 pc.) & Prawn Malai Curry (2pcs.)
MANGSHO: Panthar Mangsho Do Piyazi (2 Pcs.) & Sukhno Jeerar Murgir Jhol (1 pc.)
CHUTNEY: Aamsatto Khejurer Chutney
PAPAD: Papad Bhaja
MISTIMUKH: Misti Doi & Rajbhog (1pc.)

Extra portion will be charged as follows:

Doi Pona (1 pc.) – Rs 50/-
Chingri Malai Curry (2 pcs.) – Rs.150/-
Sukhno Jeerar Murgir Jhol ( 1Pc.) – Rs 50/-
Panthar Mangsho Do Piyazi (2 Pcs.) – Rs.150/-
Bengali Sit Down Thali – Veg Lunch / Dinner

Lunch
First Session : 12:30 p.m.
Second Session : 2:30 p.m.

Dinner
First Session : 7:30 p.m.
Second Session : 9:30 p.m.

Veg Lunch or Dinner priced at : Rs. 650/- AI per person

WELCOME DRINKS: Aampora Sorbat
STARTER : Mochar Chop & Piyazi
SALAD: Green Salad
BHAJA : Bori Bhaja, Beguni & Jhurjhure Aloo Bhaja
LUCHI/RICE: Luchi(2pcs.),Dhakai Pulao & Sada Bhaat
DAL: Aam Aada Diye Masoor Dal
TORKARI: Aloo Phulkopir Dalna, Mochar Ghonto & Potoler Dorma
CHUTNEY: Aamsatto Khejurer Chutney
PAPAD: Papad Bhaja
MISTI: Misti Doi, Rajbhog(1pc.)

@Mirage , Poolside Restaurant

A-la-carte Bengali Fusion food on 15th April & 16th April

12 noon to 12 midnight

Cheese Baked Chicken Paturi with Kalmi Saag Kebab 350/-
(Chicken breast marinated in Bengali spices, wrapped and steamed and served with Dhakai pulao and potato posto)

Rosemary Scented Chingri Malai Curry 450/-
(Served with sweet mango pulao and paanchphoran begun)

Jasmine Tea Flavored Topse Bhaja 400/-
(With aam and kasundi chutney and Chili onion)

Rum Soaked Mutton Dackbanglow 450/-
(with Kasundi scallop potato and Sada Bhaat and chocolate Gulab jamun)

Chicken Braised with Sukhno Lanka and Palang Saag with Sarsoo and Jeere Tempering 350/-
(Served with poha and kacha aam chili chutney)

Pesto Chhanar Subzi 320/-                                                                                            (Served with cous cous pulao and baton vegetable salads and luchi and aamsatto custard)

BBQ Paneer Kebab with kachha Aam and Caramelized Orange  320/-
(Served with dhaniya patta pulao and baked strawberry rosogolla)

Crepe Filled with Ricotta Cheese and Asparagus and Vegetables Cooked in Coconut Malai Gravy  350/-
(Served with dhaniya pulao and posto potato)

Brussels Sprout and White Beans Confit with Kacha Aam Gravy 300/-
(Served with kesar pulao and kasundi tossed potato and cucumber salad)

Spinach and Govindo Bhog Risotto  300/-                                                                           (Served with garlic bread and posto bora)

Taxes Extra

@ The Stadel, Banquets on Sunday, 16th April 2017, 7 p.m. onwards

Ethnic Fashion Show & Bengali Buffet Dinner @ Rs. 1236/- AI per person

Menu
WELCOME DRINKS: Aam Pora Shorbat & Assorted Soft drinks
SNACKS: Chili Chicken, Fish Finger with Tartar Sauce, Veg Cutlet & Paneer Ajwaini Tikka
SALAD: Green Salad, Aloo Chole Chaat & Dahi Papri Chaat
BREAD: Green Peas Kachori, Masala Kulcha & Butter Naan
RICE: Dhakai Pulao & Sada Bhaat
DAL: Moong Dal Subzi Diye
BHAJA BHUJI : Bori Bhaja, Aloo Bhaja, Potol Bhaja, Begun Bhaja & Utchhe Bhaja
VEGETARIAN: Chhanar Kofta, Jhinge Aloo Posto, Dhokar Dalna & Aloo Phulkopir Jhol
NON-VEG.: Katla Jhal, Chingri Malai Curry, Chittagong Murgi & Murshidabadi Kosha Mangsho
CHUTNEY: Aamsatto Khejurer Chutney
PAPAD: Papad Bhaja
DESSERT: Rajbhog, Misti Doi & Gulab Jamun

We were recently invited to try out the offerings of Poila Baisakh special menu at The Stadel.

The Dishes We Had : 

Bengali Sit Down Thali Non Veg 

Aampora Sorbat – Aam pora shorbot is a Bengali classic drink made from the pulp of raw mango. A tangy refreshing soft drink can often make a difference. 

Mochar Chop – Mochar Chop or Banana Flower Cutlet is another famous street food of Kolkata.     Dimer Devil – Dimer devil or deviled egg is boiled egg coated by spicy minced meat.Green Salad – Cucumber, Onion and Tomato Bori Bhaja, Jhurjhure Aloo Bhaja & Beguni – 

Indigenous Bengali delicacy of crunchy sun-dried lentil dumplings, thinly sliced/grated fried potato & mouth-watering fried snack of eggplant Luchi  –   Traditional Bengali style puffed pooris made form All Purpose FlourDhakai Pulao –  This is a very traditional rich item in Bengali cuisine. It is not spicy, and has a light and yummy taste sprinkled with cashewnuts and raisins. Sada Bhaat – Plain cooked Basmati Rice
Aam Aada Diye Masoor Dal – Aamer Dal is a Bengali style Green Mango Lentil soup perfect for summer with a hint of Ginger.
Chanar Kofta –  It is an age old Bengali vegetarian delicacy. Soft, melt in mouth cottage cheese balls dipped in a finger licking good lightly spiced curry. One of my favourite vegan Bengali dishes.Aloo Jhinge Posto – This is a classic dish from the Bengali Cuisine, that is made from potaoes and ridge gourd, simmered in a poppy seeds curry. My most favourite posto, i love it in any form. 
Doi Pona – Katla in a yogurt gravy. It  is a very authentic Bengali preparation served typically at lunch with pulao or white rice on a festive occasion. Prawn Malai Curry – Chingri Macher Malaikari is one of the best Bengali Fish recipes. Undoubtedly it is among the mouth watering ones. A classical preparation with Prawns and flavoured with coconut milk based gravy.
Panthar Mangsho Do Piyazi  – Looks genuinely appetizing with extra supplement of onions used lavishly in the dish. It brings out an authentic flavour of mutton, ghee & onion.Sukhno Jeerar Murgir Jhol – A delicious preparation served as a Side Dish. It is a yummy, flavorful and spicy dry gravy masala dish. All masala is very nicely coated to the chicken to make it spicy, flavorful and highly aromatic in taste.
Aamsatto Khejurer Chutney – This is a sweet thick chutney which serves in special Bengali occasions. Sweet Chutney made with Dried Mango pulp and dates. Finger licking, tempting gravy.

Papad Bhaja –  We Bengalis really love our papad deep fried and goes best with chutney. 
Misti Doi  – A Bengali never ends without at least a spoonful of mishti doi. This dessert prepared from milk and caramelized sugar is a heaven for us. Rajbhog – A delicious sweet prepared with chenna stuffed with mixture of khoya, pista and almonds. But for us, its never required any introduction. 

And Few different dishes from Veg Thali 

Aloo Phulkopir Dalna – Aloo Phulkopir Dalna is a very simple cauliflower curry with potatoes. I adore cauliflower – one of the most underrated veggies – and these spices are of course a wonderful way to make it sing!

Mochar Ghonto –   It is one the most tasty vegetarian dish. A very traditional Bengali recipe famous all over Bengal made out of banana blossom, which is basically a banana flower.

Potoler Dorma – Vegetarian stuffed pointed gourd. A traditional Bengali dish, no onion, no garlic.

This was a Marathon Run at First innings !!

With a sudden nip in the air, and the soft balmy sun caressing everything under it, one can tell that Nobo Borsho is just around the corner. And for us foodies, Nobo Borsho is the one of much awaited feast of the year where gorging on Bengali food comes with no judgement or sin.

To kick-start the Nobo Borsho, check in at The Stadel for lavish Bengali Food spread. It would definitely provide you the feeling of enjoyment and celebrations to enhance the festive spirit.

Keep walking with fascinatingfoodie.

Special Thanks to – 

○ Milee Banerjee,Sr.  Manager P.R., The Stadel,  for the invitation and amazing hospitality.
○ Chef for providing us such a lovely experience of Bong Food

○ Rajdeep Bhattacharjee for leading us.

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