Saturday, February 18, 2012

Lebanese Terrace


Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa has recently launched Lebanese Terrace serving a wide selection of dishes from The Middle East. The Terrace has a spectacular view of the Fateh Sagar Lake with an experience al fresco dining topped with a live Charcoal Grill.
Middle Eastern Cuisine originated from various countries of the Middle East and Western Asia. Some commonly used ingredients include Olives and Olive Oil, Pitas, Honey, Sesame Seeds, Dates, Sumac, Chickpeas, Mint and Parsley. Some popular dishes include kibbeh and shawarma.
Many Middle-Eastern dishes are made with a paste called Tahini. Tahini is a sesame paste made with hulled seeds. It is used to make such popular Mezze or appetizers, as Babaghanoush and Hummus along with pungent dipping sauces served with Falafel, Keftes or Kofta and Vegetables. 






The menu especially crafted by our renowned Chef Pranab Paul, offers a selection of Cold and Hot Mezza like Hummos Beiruti (chick pea pureed with cumin and parsley), Moutabel (pureed baked aubergines with sesame oil, lemon juice and garlic), Labneh (Lebanese cream cheese and strained yoghurt), Falafel (fried chick peas and broad beans dumpling), Fatayer (spinach and pine nut pastry) and Sambousek (lamb and pine nut pastry).
The Charcoal Grill has the likes of Farrouj Mashwi (grilled baby chicken with garlic sauce) Shish Taouq (garlic flavored chicken kebabs) and Mixed Grill Platter which has a selection of kebabs from the Middle East. The vegetarians too have an array of delicacies to choose from Cottage Cheese, Mixed Vegetable Grill and Potato-Corn Patties..



Side dishes are also provided in the menu which accompaniments to the main dishes. Ending on a sweet note the dessert section has Assorted Middle Eastern Pastries specially selected by Chef Pranab.
Don’t forget to add a freshly made piping hot cup of Moroccan Tea (atay)..

Bil-hanā' wa ash-shifā' - May you have your meal with gladness and wealth.