TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016
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11.56pm 3.05pm 5.27pm 6.40pm 5.03am
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This Weekend Eat At… Where The Great Kabab Factory at Avenues Mall Must Try Galouti Kabab
CLASSICS ON THE LAVAL THANKSGIVING MENU Many additional items will be on offer, including a selection of salads, soups, cheeses, crudete, beef, chicken, salmon, and vegetarian main dishes, and spread of pastries and cakes. Below we highlight the classic Thanksgiving staples that are sure to be there. z Butter Basted Turkey with Orange Cranberry Gravy Sauce z Apple sage stuffing z Homestyle mashed potatoes with gravy z Candied yams z Roasted brussels sprouts with dried cranberries and shallots z Cranberry Sauce z Fresh-baked rolls z Pumpkin Pie
BOOK YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER Laval Ghala Golf Club Muscat +968 2450 5112 lavalrestaurant.com Thursday, November 24th, 7pm-11pm OMR19 per person for Thanksgiving buffet and soft drinks. Special two-hour unlimited hops and grapes package for an additional OMR6 per person. Kids under 12-years-old are half price, and kids under 5-years-old are free. Driving Directions: From Qurum or Ruwi: Take the Muscat Expressway heading towards Ghala; Get off on the Ansab exit (do not take the first right off at the exit, but rather the second right which is actually the Ansab exit.) Stay on your right hand side and take the flyover to get back onto the Expressway heading back toward Qurum; However, stay on your right on the service road. Take the third right, just before the large Sadolin Paint Billboard (there will be a smaller sign that reads Ghala Golf Club); then take the first left onto the Golf ClubLAVAL is located inside the Club House. From Seeb: Get on the Muscat Expressway (most likely from Ghala Industrial side). Take the first exitwhich is the Ansab exit; stay on the service road, and take your 4th right (just before the Sadolin Paint Billboard), then your first left onto the Golf Club.
These stresses, along with the high expense of travelling during the holidays, inspired a new version of the tradition in which young Americans escape the family gathering all together, instead opting for a potluck-style “friendsgiving” party with other young adults, far from the potential holiday drama of their hometowns. But the drama can be the best part, with many fond Thanksgiving memories resulting from the kitchen disasters, rather than picture perfect meals. “One particularly funny Thanksgiving memory I have, is from when I was about eightyears-old. My father decided that rather than purchase a fresh or frozen turkey, he wanted a live turkey to get the real Thanksgiving experience. My sister (who has always had a terrible phobia
of birds) and I woke up to gobbles coming from the garden, only to go out into the yard and see my father chasing after a huge turkey with an axe. Needless to say, that year neither of us ate turkey out of sheer trauma,” Cynthia laughed. Though the potential for family drama is rather low at the Laval Thanksgiving dinner, the event does provide an amazing opportunity to taste the iconic flavours of a beloved American Tradition, from mashed potatoes to pumpkin pie. No matter where you are from, taking an evening to reflect on all the things you are thankful for, in the presence of friends or family, is a wonderful way to spend a Thursday night. And, if that’s not enough of a reason to go, just remember, there’s going to be turkey. –felicia@timesofoman.com
Price OMR4.900 What’s It? Galouti Kebab is made of minced lamb meat in which the lamb meat is cooked in butter, ground roasted chana dal, and spices. The keema is then shaped into patties and shallow fried in oil or ghee, and served with mint or coriander chutney. This kebab originates from Lucknow and it has a historical significance too as these were said to be made for Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Lucknow. It has a little history attached to it too. The Nawab had lost all his teeth and to make it easier for him to taste
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kebabs this melt-in-the-mouth kebab was prepared in his royal kitchens to satisfy the Nawab’s love for meat. Also Eat Chicken tikka, malai kabab, mutton seekh kabab and fish fry. While all the kababs are juicy and succulent, each one bringing out a new flavour, the fried fish is a winner all the way. It is crunchy on the out-
side and soft and juicy inside and deep fried to perfection. The malai murgh is also a must try and the smoked flavours accentuates the taste. But however delectable the kebabs are, do keep room for the biryani. What’s Special? After a tiresome shopping spree, this is the perfect place to dig into unlimited kebabs be-
ing strategically located at the Avenues Mall. And since it’s a la carte, you can always take your pick. Open from lunch through dinner, they have plenty of vegetarian options too. -swati@timesofoman.com Location The Great Kabab Factory Oman Avenues Mall @GreatKababFactory Call + 968 2206 0324