AWADH BIRYANI is pretty near Ankur Kala. At this restaurant, you will be offered Indian cuisine. AWADH BIRYANI offers you to try good garlic fish, spiced kebabs and fried fish. Here people can delve deep into delicious meals, and try nicely cooked pudding, mango dessert and strawberry kebabs. This place has delicious cordial, wine or strawberry mojito among its drinks. Don't miss the opportunity to drink great lemonade, fruit punch or bread drink.
This spot is well known for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. Pay affordable prices for eating at this restaurant. You will certainly like the spectacular ambiance and fancy decor. But facebook users left reviews on AWADH BIRYANI and rated it below average.
Awadhi Cuisine bears it's roots at the city of Nawabs, Lucknow. The Awadhi cuisines is a reflection of a strong confluence of several foreign invasions who have reigned India for a certain period These delicacies have been an inseparable part of our culinary heritage. Awadh has been greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques. The cuisine of Lucknow bears similarities to those of Persia, Kashmir, Punjab and Hyderabad. The bawarchis and rakabdars of Awadh gave birth to the dum style of cooking or the art of cooking over a slow fire.The richness of Awadh cuisine lies not only in the variety of cuisine but also in the ingredients used like mutton, paneer, and rich spices including cardamom and saffron. Dastarkhwan, a Persian style of dining literally means a laid-out ceremonial dining spread which has been a customary in Awadh to sit around and share the Dastarkhwan, have evolved as an integral part of Awadhi cuisine. So what would you, if you discovered a little Awadh in the City of Joy. Excited! So presenting The Awadh Restaurant, Kolkata directly from the kitchens of the rakabdaars and khansamas.
Where? The address reads 17, Circus Ave Road, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Rd, Lower Range, Elgin. This is just at the beginning of the A.J.C flyover if you are traveling from Park Circus seven point crossing.
What's available? Awadh cuisine boasts charcoal grills of earthen chulhas, the mouthwatering sizzling kebabs and the soulful Biryani speaks of a story which transforms you to the era of the Nawabs. Let's check out -
Chicken Angara Kebab
Murgh Banjara Kebab
Mutton Bhuna Gosht
Mutton Chapli Kebab
Murgh Dahiwale Tandoori
Chicken Lajawab
Fish Peshwari Kebab
Mutton Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Shahi Tukda
What you can't afford to miss?
Mutton Chapli Kebab - Chapli kebab is a Pashtun style minced kebab from Peshawar, Pakistan.Mixed together with a South Asian blend of spices, the minced mutton is flattened into circles and shallow-fried. The patty has a charred exterior for an authentic look and lip-smacking flavour.
Murgh Dahiwale Tandoori - The murgh dahiwale tandoori reigns in the palate for its mild spicy and lip-smacking flavours. Made with the goodness of a cream,yoghurt whisked eggs and lime juice, this tastes best with Naan and spicy chutney.
Chicken Angara Kebab - Murgh Angara Kebab - Tandoori chicken tikkas finished with charcoal smoke is a starter worth trying. The sizzle of the coal char adds a perfect smokiness to the tender chicken grill with brings in the burst of flavours.
Mutton Biryani -
Biryani derived from the Persian word 'Birian',which means 'roasted before cooking', biryani is a perfect confluence of rice(basmati), meat/vegetables, yogurt and spices. The mutton boti too perfect at its tenderness.
The Awadhi Biryani - Lucknow Biryani or Awadh Biryani is a form of Pukki Biryani. Pukki means 'cooked'. Both the meat and rice are cooked separately and then layered and baked with an amazing burst of flavours. The perfection is brought about by the minimalist essence of spices, although it is loaded with it. A must try!
Chicken Lajawab - The Lucknow styled chicken mains is a beautiful dish that absolutely complements the Awadhi Biryani. The flavours here are more intense as it becomes tender when cooked down with the onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes.
Shahi Tukda - The name itself is a reminiscent of its royal background, wherein it was often served after lavish meals. ‘Shahi Tukda’ also known as ‘Double ka Meetha’ is a delicious as well as indulgent delicacy. Made by deep frying the bread, soaking it in sugar syrup and then drizzling it with thick luscious rabdi,served with some roasted dry fruits.
Can't wait to dive in! Visit the royal grandeur of Lucknow at The City of Joy, visit The Awadh Restaurant, Kolkata.
Cheers!