BRIGITTE TRATTNER, area general manager Philippines, of Inter Continental Hotels group welcoming the Press during its launch.

From Sept.24 to Oct.31, chefs Chandan Das,Shamashad Ahmad and Rameshwar Kharol will whip up authentic Indian dishes at the seven interactive stations at seven corners restaurant in Crowne Plaza Hotel. Seven Corners invited Indian curry specialist chef Shamashad Ahmad to share the different varieties of Indian curry. Other popular dishes such as Papad (the Indian version of tortilla), Paneer (Indian version of tofu) and Tandoori (Indian barbecue) will also be available at seven corners. Start your meal with the Rogan josh (curried lamb), an aromatic dish that is popular in North India. It goes well with Briyani; the orange colored rice flavored with sugar and rose water. Freshly made and readily available for lunch or dinner are Tandoori dishes such as chicken Tikka, Beef Seekh Kebab, Chicken Seekh Kebab, Sarson fish Tikka, Curry Prawn Tikka, and Bread varieties like Tandoori Roti and Naan. Eat this with Raita, a special condiment made from yogurt, mint and cucumber.

For snacks, choose from Pakora (battered and deep fried assorted vegetables, chicken, fish and shrimp); Papdi chat (crispy flat bread); Dahi Samosa (stuffed potatoes), and Kachori chat, among others. Award winning chef Kharol Rameshawar offers the different flavored Moong Dal Halwa (made of milk and yellow lentils); Kala Jamun (a rich dessert made of cheese and milk), rice Kheer (which is similar to rice pudding flavored with spices); and Shrikhand (a yogurt-based dessert).

Embassy of India officials Mr. Giani and Mr. Amrit Lugun are pictured with the three cooks.

Seven Corners Restaurant is located at the 3rd floor, Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila. For inquiries, call Seven Corners at 633-7222 or e-mail f&b.reservations@ihg.com.

Suman Gogna explains about the importance of Diwali and the food importance that goes with it.
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