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Exquisite North Indian flavours at the Maharaja Palace

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The glamorous interiors of the Maharaja Palace adorned with beautiful golden chandeliers, distinct Moghul art, uniquely traditional Indian décor and its sophisticated Lucknawi flavours, dons it an exceptional Moghul touch. As the latest exclusive Indian Restaurant in Colombo opened its magnificent mahogany doors at a three day gala opening held recently, a first taste of its truly North Indian flavours was ceremoniously presented to a host of distinguished invitees.

Executive Chef M. Abubakar reigns at the royal kitchen of the Maharaja Palace skillfully guiding his well trained staff of chefs with his experience spanning well over two decades at the renowned Intercontinental chain in the Holy City of Medina, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Following the distinct style used at an imperial Moghul kitchen, the Awadhi Lucknawi cuisine at Maharaja Palace ranges from very mild to spicy delicacies giving a distinctive aroma of whole and ground spices that enhance their royal savours.

“A Mughlai meal is an elaborate buffet of main course dishes with the variety of accompaniments known for its richness and exotic spices, dry fruits and nuts with plenty of milk and cream adorned with a range of selective spices, which makes it a rich and spicy meal. This, prepared with ingredients especially brought down from India is what we bring to you at Maharaja Palace,” said Chef Abu speaking about the distinct Lucknawi flavours available at Maharaja Palace.

The Moghulai ‘Dum’ style of cooking over a slow fire is also used for some of the opulent signature dishes offered at the Maharaja Palace, such as the Chicken Dum Biriyani, the Mutton Dum Biriyani and the Vegetable Dum Biriyani, all cooked in steam, in a covered pot with a blend of Indian spices to create the distinctly exquisite aroma.

Other signature delicacies include Butter Chicken, Mutton Korma, Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Prawns, Chicken Hazarwi Kabab and a host of similar mouth-watering Lucknawi specialties. “The Mutton Korma is unique and special at the Maharaja Palace. Cooked ‘Dum’ style to absorb the flavours, the saffron and the selection of other spices used gives it a fabulous aromatic taste,” added Chef Abu.
The Chicken Hazarwi Kabab made with supreme pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, and coated with mozzarella cheese gives this dish the golden colour of saffron and will be served in a unique style with a Biryani and is yet another of the Maharaja Palace specials. Tandoori Pomfret Fish marinated in the distinct Maharaja Palace style with a selection of spices and yogurt, enhanced with fresh herbs will be served as a whole fish with garnish tendering a delectable blend of flavours.

Maharaja Palace is open daily from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. – Lunch and 6.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. – dinner (last order at 11.00pm). For reservations contact 4886000/2677878.

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