Lucknowi treat

Winter sets in and our palate and bodies crave for food which keeps us warm. The non vegetarian delicacies are consumed the most in the season. To cater to the winter cravings of people from Chandigarh, JB’s Kitchen, Curries, Grill and Bar of Hotel Zodiac -Mohali has welcomed renowned name in Lucknow cuisine, Chef Aqil Qureishi for Royal Kebab and Curries Festival.

In chef Aquil’s words, “This 10-day festival will be a delight for Lucknowi cuisine lovers and there are vegetarian dishes as well.” The menu includes his signature kebabs like Kakori, Galwati, Stuffed Chicken Sunehri and Paneer Chapli.

Coming from the family of chefs, Aqil says, “I knew from childhood that I want to become a chef. I have stayed in Chandigarh as well and have worked in Taj.” Ask him what his go-to spices for cooking any dish are and Aqil answers, “I use my own spices that go by the name Adan. It would not be wrong to call them homemade spices since some of them are grown in our own garden.”

Aqil’s other stunning recipes include Lagan Murg, Khasta Keema Kebab and Murge ke Parche. Dessert made from figs and paan will be the icing on cake. Aqil confesses his plan to have an outlet in Lucknow soon. His favourite is a recipe that revolves in his family of that of Dum Pukht Biryani and Galoti Kebab.

On till December 22, JB’s Kitchen — TNS