A morsel of Kashmir in Goa

Katia Goes

LUNCHIN' AT SAIPE

Recently, a unique luncheon was witnessed at the inhouse Saipe restaurant at the Hilton Goa Resort in Saipem, Candolim.

Saipe | Hilton Goa Resort | Candolim | Kashmiri Pandit cuisine | Photo: Katia Goes

POUSHVAER

The event, titled, 'Poushvaer' - a culinary journey from Kashmir to Goa', was a showcase of Kashmiri Pandit cuisine.

Saipe | Hilton Goa Resort | Candolim | Kashmiri Pandit cuisine | Photo: Katia Goes

MAGIC IN THE KITCHEN

.. and was enthusiastically prepared by celebrated Kashmiri Pandit chefs, Rahul Wali and Sunil Mattoo.

Saipe | Hilton Goa Resort | Candolim | Kashmiri Pandit cuisine

THE GOAL

Both chefs came together to create awareness and put Kashmiri Pandit cuisine on the map.

Saipe | Hilton Goa Resort | Candolim | Kashmiri Pandit cuisine | Photo: Katia Goes

AN ESSENTIAL

Keeping up with Kashmiri tradition, the meal began with a hot glass of aromatic Kashmiri Kahwa tea.

Saipe | Hilton Goa Resort | Candolim | Kashmiri Pandit cuisine | Photo: Katia Goes

THE BIG FAT THAAL

And, as for the big meal, the thaal was a simple, yet nutritious meal, with no fancy garnish and the feeling of eating a home-cooked meal.

Saipe | Hilton Goa Resort | Candolim | Kashmiri Pandit cuisine | Photo: Katia Goes

PLENTY FOR ALL

While the Maharaaz thaal consisted of non-veg Kashmiri cuisine, the Mahariyn thaal was curated for the vegetarian lovers, of course, not forgetting the buffet spread.

Saipe | Hilton Goa Resort | Candolim | Kashmiri Pandit cuisine | Photo: Katia Goes

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