Kebab Carnival at Navratna, Taj Samudra

NAVRATNA, the city’s finest Indian restaurant lets your senses delve in the centuries-old mix of recipes for the finest kebabs.

The contours of the vast nation of India find expression in this array of delicacies – from the kebabs origins in Persia, to their intricate preparation in the royal kitchens of the Nawabs, kebabs today are an integral element of Indian cuisine. Sink your teeth into a maestro’s creations – Chef Afzal Qureshi’s kebab repertoire ranges from fish, meat and a many vegetarian items too. Galouti Kebab, a melt in the mouth lamb kebab conjured with aromatic spice which was initially created for the Nawab of Awadh. Or try Murg Tikka Mirza Hansoo in its delicate yoghurt marinade for which it is famed.

For those of you fancy vegetarian, you’ll have much to relish. The Paneer Tikka Adraki or cottage cheese cube with green bell pepper marinated with yoghurt and cooked in a tandoor is sure to delight. Do remember to taste the Khumbki Galouti wild mushroom kebabs inspired from the famous Awadhi Galouti kebabs cooked on a griddle or even the Makai Methi ke Kebab – a delicate kebab of corn kernels and fenugreek cooked on a griddle.