Best of Rajashtan cuisine at Handi

The two weeks Best of Rajashtan food festival from April 14-29th offers an insight into Rajashtani cuisine derived from the regions of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Bikaner, Pokhran and Jaisalmer.

"In association with Indian Airlines as co-sponsor, Handi has flown-in two chefs: Chef Gyan Singh and Chef Kailash Chand from our sister Taj property in Jaipur, from The Rambagh Palace. Our visiting chefs will introduce to Dubai what are perhaps the best cuisine specials from their home state of Rajashtan. Dal, Bati and Churma are just some of the popular Rajashtani meals that will be served during this festival, nonetheless, it will come with a unique twist specialized only by our Taj Chefs," says Michael Kasch, the hotel's Director of Food and Beverage.

The fact that a large community of Indians coming from various regions inhabits Dubai, Rajashtan known for its desert plains and rugged hills always stands out because of its distinct culture and cuisine. The desert climate, lifestyle of its tribes, and the availability of ingredients in this region influences Rajasthani cooking. A great degree of cooking involves the frequent use of buttermilk and ghee as alternative for water. Spices like turmeric, coriander, mint and garlic, which is bountiful in Rajashtan, livens up any flavorful Rajashtani dish.

Guests' dining during the food festival stands a chance to win special surprise courtesy of Indian Airlines, the co-sponsor and from the Taj Palace Dubai. Reservation and other queries can be made through telephone 04-2113020. Handi was voted this year as UAE's Best Indian restaurant. It is open for lunch and dinner daily.

The Taj Palace Hotel with 249 executive rooms and apartments located at the city center in Deira, is home to the best mouthwatering cuisines in town offering the best of Japanese delicacies at Sakura, Italian delights at Verdi, sumptuous Turkish-Arabic dishes at Topkapi and the award winning UAE Best Indian Restaurant - HANDI.