Chak De Punjab - A Lohri Food Festival at Cafe Treat

[RajdeepB]

The folk festival of Lohri embodies community, abundance and the vivacious culture of the state of Punjab. Cafe Treat, The Pride Hotel Kolkata celebrating this with a unique food festival Chak De Punjab that showcases the choicest local North Indian flavours and Punjabi delicacies that are sure to make everyone sway.

I went there to enjoy their Chak De Punjab Buffet - in Lohri Food Festival. There is no better way to enjoy a lovely Friday afternoon, than by ringing in the harvest festival with amazing Lohri food and chilled drink.

Chak De Punjab Buffet Menu :

Dal Makhani

Sarson Ka Saag

Veg Lohri Specials - Sarson Ka Saag, Punjabi Rajma, Dal Makhani, Battiwali Paneer, Paneer Tikka Butter Masala, Punjabi Kadi Pakoda, Paneer Makani, Kasturi Paneer, Bhutta Da Kebab and Pind De Chole

Non Veg Lohri Specials - Kukkad De Dhabe, Amritsari Mahi Masala, Rara Gosht, Dhabewali Murgh Masala, Palak Da Murgh, Amrirsari Fish, Patiwala Murgh Tikka, Badami Murgh, Murgh Makhani and Patiwala Sahi Gosht

Kukkad De Dhabe

Like any meat lovers, I went straight for the Kukkad De Dhabe that miraculously fills me up with no ‘guilty’ aftermath, thankfully. For the more spicy daredevils they can tryout the Rara Gosht, an addictive combination that will leave you scraping the bowl.

Amritsari Mahi Masala

Next I tasted Amritsari Mahi Masala, super spicy flavourful traditional Punjabi fish curry. I paired steamed rice with Amritsari Mahi Masala and thoroughly enjoyed. Also, I enjoy the uber juicy Patiwala Murgh Tikka that’s done perfect while sporting a crisp outer layer, and balanced with marinated spices and coriander dip — the perfect partner for a Beer or two.

Dhabewali Murgh Masala

Next dish I tried Dhabewali Murgh Masala surrounded with bright and earthy flavors: garam masala, ginger, and lemon accented sauce of puréed dehydrated tomatoes. The star of the plate, though flavourful, juicy and soft chicken leg pieces; the taste was incredibly fresh and spicy.

I finally end meal with Patiwala Sahi Gosht which was soft, spicy and smoky, prepared with blend of aromatic spices and herbs, and then slow cooked in onion and tomato gravy for an umami punch. Patiwala Sahi Gosht, might require a temporary break from that diet of yours. The incredibly tender chunks of meat with a slight melt-in-your-mouth fat will leave you helpless!

[ShafiulB]

@RajdeepB WOW!

Another mouth-watering post share. I like your food photography. It looks professional. Thanks for sharing this awesome food photography with details information here.

Keep sharing!

Happy Guiding!

[RajdeepB]

Thank you so much @ShafiulB

[RajdeepB]

@Ant_Bad_Yogi and @Austinelewex what you guys will choose?

[Ant_Bad_Yogi]

@RajdeepB Your photos are amazing. This time I would go for Kukkad De Dhabe. Which one do you like most?

[RajdeepB]

Thank you so much @Ant_Bad_Yogi … My favorites are Kukkad De Dhabe, Dhabewali Murgh Masala and Patiwala Sahi Gosht … where are you from Thailand I have been to Thailand more than 22 times for tasting different food and will visit next year again. Is @Austinelewex sleeping today?

[Ant_Bad_Yogi]

@RajdeepB Wow, my gosh more than 22 times. I think you now know about Thai food more than me. Wait for @Austinelewex , he will see this post soon.

[RajdeepB]

Knowledge of food endless so I can’t say I know more than you but I am learning everyday for last 12 years. @Ant_Bad_Yogi … I think @Austinelewex is taking a nap.

[Austinelewex]

Hello @RajdeepB

I was having my siesta.

But now I’m back.

Okay… Wow cool food post.

Lemme tag @SabbirShawon the foodie himself. Also @fafaguru she loves to eat. And my friend @To_paul to come and make a choice. Remember Paul you’re still owing me a picture of the food I chose on your Gryos post.

My dear friend @Ant_Bad_Yogi has already made a choice for both of us.

Regarding to her choice, I would also like to take a small, I mean very small bite of sarson ka saag I.e the yellowish stuff there not the green one after taken kukkad.

I like the pictures @RajdeepB .

Have you eaten all of this before? @RajdeepB .

Thanks for tagging me to this post.

[RajdeepB]

Welcome back @Austinelewex … yes I have eaten all of these several times before as Lohri festival happens every year in January …

[To_paul]

@RajdeepB

I could choose Murgh Makhani

Thanks

[fafaguru]

Hey Helo @Austinelewex thanks for taging me on the @RajdeepB 's post. And wow full with various menus from India, make watering my mouth. Those are similar to our menu from Padang, full curry and spicy. @RajdeepB I’m curious with Some of the menu. What is the green one made from? And how the taste? Don’t you need some of vegetables beside all of them? and are there special drink served with all menus?

[RajdeepB]

Wah … Murgh Makhani with Butter Garlic Nan … nice choice @To_paul

[RajdeepB]

Thank you so much @fafaguru The Green one is called Sarson Ka Saag made from mustard Green leafs paste with ginger and garlic… Special drink of this festival is Lassi

[fafaguru]

woww great, thankyou @RajdeepB I think, this one make fresh combine with all those curry?is the taste similar with kimchi from South Korea?

Lassi, hmmm… before I googling about this one, would you like to explain what made from, and how taste is it? cold or hot serve?

[RajdeepB]

@fafaguru Sarson Da Saag Aur Makki Ki Roti are the most popular vegetarian combo from the Punjabi cuisine, made from mustard greens leafs and spices such as ginger and garlic then traditionally served warm with makki di roti.

[SabbirShawon]

So delicious and yummy brother @RajdeepB
Thanks man @Austinelewex

[RajdeepB]

Thank you @SabbirShawon @Austinelewex

[MoniDi]

Hey @RajdeepB ,

Thanks for sharing your photos. Everything looks appetising. You’ve shared some of the ingredients in previous comments but I am more curious about the camera that you used. The photos look very professional and the lighting is perfect. Would you mind sharing more about your technique of taking food photos?

[RajdeepB]

Thank you so much @MoniDi … I use Nikon D750 with 50mm prime