August 2016 www.womanthismonth.com 58 showcase Joining the arsenal of gastronomic abodes within the magnificent desert oasis of the Al Areen Palace and Spa, Roti Boti will offer authentic North Indian flavours. The menu has been created by seasoned executive sous chef Janardan Das, who has more than 20 years of kitchen experience in Muscat, Dubai, Qatar and India. He gives us a sneak preview of what will be on offer. Tell us more about the concept of the menu for the new venue. The concept leans towards North Indian food, mainly dum pukht-style slow cooking, which is associated with the Awadh region. Vegetables or meat are cooked in a vessel over a very low flame, resulting in robust flavours. The classic biryani is a good example of this particular style of cooking. Why is the restaurant called Roti Boti? We wanted to let people know that this is a WTM chats with chef Das, who is heading the culinary team at a new North Indian restaurant. AL AREEN DELICACIES FROM THE NORTH Chef Janardan Das pure Indian restaurant, bringing in a blend of roti, a popular Indian bread, and boti, which translates to meat chunks, thus informing people about the cuisine simply by reading the name. Are there any dishes that will be emphasised in particular? The spotlight will be on home-made food such as seasonal vegetarian dishes, the leaf-based dish saag, and more, according to the availability of the ingredients. What do you have in store for guests in terms of dessert? I will take the unconventional route and offer items that usually can’t be found in other restaurants on the island such as mishty doi, which is a Bengali dish made of fermented sweet yogurt and jaggery, traditional Indian ice cream called kulfi and creamy rice pudding, phirni. Call 17 845-000 AWA General Meeting The American Women’s Association (AWA) held a general meeting at the Movenpick Hotel. Diana & Lia Lani & Jean Beth & Laura Faith & Ires Charmaine, Mandy & Wipa Lyn, Magie, Shirley, Chris & Maureen Irina, Habiba & Nasreen Lucie & Lisa Beverley, Nawal & Ratna Maria & Katie Janeann, Chandra & Sajni
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