By Pamela Nandi | May 10, 2018
A Parsi Treat popup event was organized on 6-May-2018 at Mancherjis Parsi Food, 14 Kyd Street, Kolkata – the initiative was taken by the Founder and Owner of one of the renowned Food & Travel community ‘Kolkata Food Trotters’ – Mr Somek Choudhury.
The purpose of this event was not only focused on indulging into authentic Parsi delicacies but also meeting fellow food connoisseurs and noted bloggers who come from different areas of the professional world, possessing one common thing ‘Passion and Love for Food’.
The dishes were finely curated – fully enriched with authentic Parsi flavours and the first time my palette fully indulged into the essence of Parsi cuisines cooked by – Mrs Supriya Mancherji, the star of the evening. A Bong lady who tied the knot with a Parsi – Mr Mancherji. This the only restaurant in the City Of Joy that claims to serve ‘Parsi Food‘.
Just going back to give a background, on the Parsi food and its community – Parsi cuisine is a mix of vegetarian Gujarati cuisine and non-vegetarian Iranian cuisine and mostly meat oriented that reflects their distinctive Persian culture and tradition by blending universal ingredients and exotic flavours to create delicious dishes which is unique in nature. The community originating from Persia (now known as Iran) finally settled on the coast of Gujarat, India. Parsis love eggs, potatoes, dry fruits and nuts – that draws an Iranian influence.
Persi Menu for the evening
Now coming to the food –
The cooler – Nimboo Masala (perfectly balanced with sugar and soda) was served as the welcome drink.
Nimboo Masala
This was followed by the signature Parsi delicacies
APPETIZERS –
Appetizers
Chutney Patties – Signature starter, green chutney paste ( mix of pudina, green chillis, coriander, mint) and grated coconut paste enveloped with mashed potatoes and deep fried in oil. Tasted just incredible.
Chutney Patties
Patrani Machhi – Most popular Parsi dish. Bhetki Fish coated with green coconut chutney wrapped in Banana Leaves and steamed.
Patrani Machhi
MAIN COURSE –
Salli Murgi – A delicious Parsi chicken curry preparation. The term ‘Sali’ comes from the deeply fried potato straws garnished with the spicy curry with a chicken leg piece. Served with white bread slices.
Salli Murgi
Mutton Dhansak – The most popular Indian dish among the Parsi Zoroastrian community made by cooking mutton with a mixture of lentils, vegetables and rich spices served with caramelized brown rice (staple food of Parsis) topped with fried onions. The traditional way of eating this dish is to mix rice with a generous amount of thick gravy and finely chopped with onion, tomato salad, chillies and lemon. The dish just tasted heaven.
Mutton Dhansak
Dhansak Gravy and Finely Chopped Salad
Brown Rice
DESSERT
Lagaan Nu Custard – An iconic Parsi sweet treat. It means ‘wedding custard’, made especially during Parsi weddings. Rich, a yummy dessert made from milk, eggs, butter and lots of nuts with a crusty caramelised top.
Lagaan Nu Custard
A BIG THANKS to Mrs Supriya Mancherji and Mr Mancherji – for the great food and warm hospitality.
A note of THANKS from ‘Kolkata Food Trotters’ for the guests
Thank you so much ‘Kolkata Food Trotters’ for taking this initiative.
Looking forward to attending some more pop-ups in near future.
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Note: To enjoy the Parsi Food at Mancherji’s, please place an order 24 hours in advance. Mancherji’s is a regular restaurant that serves Bengali cuisine daily for the office goers and as well as packed working lunches.
Working Lunch Box
Cheers !!!
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