A Goan Wedding Feast, Kazara Che Jeon, features at a London restaurant. Price: UK Pounds 40 per head not including service or drinks the menu is reproduced below. The restaurant is La Porte des Indes, http://www.blueelephant.com/pi/london/index.html I was there last Sunday and met the Goan chef, Francisco Marques.
The last Friday each month has a Cooking Demonstration and on 28 April it will be Pork Vindaloo, Steamed Red Rice and Goan Fish Curry. Details at http://www.blueelephant.com/pi/london/demonstration.html Another Goan restaurant event in London is listed in Time Out (London), 29 March 2006. To quote: Chowki. This 'Indian Wagamama' in central London showcases three regional cuisines every month. In April, prepare to navigate your way around Goa, Lucknow and India's north-west frontier. Chowki, 2-3 Denman St, W1D 7HA (020 7439 1330). Open Mon-Sun 12noon-11.30pm. The Bombay Brasserie has a small but superb Goan menu see http://www.bombaybrasserielondon.com/goan.htm ================================= GOAN WEDDING FEAST MENU - KAZARA CHE JEON at LA PORTE DES INDES Portuguese influence with Hindu, Muslim and Latin Catholic heritage, Goa is a storehouse of diverse culinary traditions. Toasting and dancing with platters of fish, seafood with pork, beef, poultry, tropical vegetables and mounds of coconut flavoured desserts are synonymous to Goan feasts. STARTERS SEA SCALLOPS CAFREAL Large sea scallops lightly grilled and served with green herb marinade and caramelised garlic. PEPPER CRABS Crunchy soft shell crabs generously doused with black pepper and garlic. CHICKEN RISSOLES Golden fried parcels of chicken and goan sun dried sausages fillets with a touch of spice. PRAWN BALCHAO A tangy prawn and tomatoes, served on rice crackers with fresh coriander. *** KONKAN LOBSTER Half a lobster grilled with garlic and chilli flakes, cumin and fresh dill. MAIN COURSES FISH RESHAD Grilled grey mullet fillets marinated in chillies, garlic, shallots, garam masala and malt vinegar. BADAK AMBOT TICK Tender Barbary duck breast fillets served pink with a spicy tart sauce of tomatoes and red onions. XACUTI DE GALINHA A spicy Goan curry of black leg chicken roasted coconut and exotic spices. PORK SORPOTHEL A spicy concoction of pork, liver, fenni, palm vinegar, red chillies and spices. PINTO BEANS SAMARAY Black eyed beans, red pumpkin and coconut. ACCOMPANIMENTS GOAN RED RICE PULAO Nutty and full flavour red rice sautéed with mixed peppers and onions. ODDE Leavened whole wheat flour and rice flour fried breads CARROT KUCHUMBER Tempered carrot and fresh coconut salad. DESSERT BEBINCA Warm treacle and nutmeg flavoured layered served with vanilla ice cream. DOLDOL DE FRANCIS Palm Sugar and rice flour pudding with cashew nuts. The price is £40 per person inclusive of VAT and cover charge. *** Half a grilled lobster is a supplement of £14.00. Service is discretionary. Forwarded by Eddie Fernandes _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list ([email protected]) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: %(user_optionsurl)s This email sent to %(user_address)s
