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RNI No. HARENG/2011/39319 VOL.–1 No.–14 25 Nov–1 Dec 2011
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Kingdom Of Dreams Keeps You “Delhi Belly” Safe
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ingdom of Dreams, the magical and mystical live entertainment destination, houses the iconic Culture Gully an exciting entertainment boulevard of culture, arts, crafts and cuisine—under India’s first ever skydome. The grandeur of Culture Gully is enhanced by over 20 amazing food and beverage destinations, where you can savour authentic cuisine from various regions and states of India. Six restaurants and six show kitchens serve over 250 regional dishes, cooked by over 140 chefs brought in from various culinary destinations across India. Certified under ISO 22000:2005, Kingdom of Dreams presents the visitor with an unforgettable cuisine experience. To ensure this memorable culinary experience, Culture Gully follows a scientific discipline in handling, preparation and storage of food—to prevent food borne illness. Kingdom of Dreams is equipped with a dedicated microbiology lab—high on technology— operated by a team of highly-qualified and trained professionals. Food samples are checked on a daily basis. All Chefs involved in the production of food follow the process of washing hands with soap, and sanitizing to avoid bacterial growth. They wear gloves, masks and headgear to restrict transfer of bacteria, as well as crosscontamination of the food. The gloves worn by the chefs are changed every 30 minutes. In-house RO plant supplies clean water for the preparation of food, and for use in the bar. In the kitchens, the hygiene standards are stringent. An internal and external hygiene audit is undertaken every month, to check the compliance with the international standards. Standard auditing formats, followed by all outlets, ensure that food is kept safe through measures like temperature regulation, cleanliness, hand swab, equipment swab, water testing and linen swab. Day tagging system is used to check the freshness of food. The required storage condition and temperature of food undergoes a constant check. Since the launch in 2010, Culture Gully has become synonymous with delightful dishes and mouthwatering cuisines. Unlike other modern day eateries and restaurants, which use ‘Dalda’ as a cooking medium, food at Kingdom of Dreams is cooked in the healthier option of pure ‘Desi Ghee’ sourced from local villages. Free of essence, preservative, stabilizer and emulsifier, the purity of this cooking medium helps rustle up delicious, mouthwatering, crisp and tempting snacks and dishes. The Delhi counter uses semolina for the fried food items, as it soaks very less oil and ghee. A few of the famous Delhi street food items are Chaat Papri, Dahi Bhalla, Khatte Mithi Tikki, Ram Ladoo, Jalebi with Rabri and Matka Kulfi. High quality of raw material is procured for preparation of food. Vegetables and eggs used are organic.
There is no use of any kind of stabilizing agent, food colours and preservatives, in any of the food preparations. Curd used is pure, and measures are undertaken to ensure a thick consistency—which makes the dish more palatable, and preserves the taste. Double bull lentils are used, which give the best texture and smoothness to the final food product. The Mumbai pavilion uses authentic homemade Maharashtrian spices for Vada Pao, Pao Bhaji and Kachi Dhabeli, which retains the authentic taste. Fresh Pao is made in the in-house bakery every 4 hours. No expense is spared in the procurement of authentic and quality ingredients for food. Food served in the Rajasthan pavilion is made in pure ghee, with ingredients like Ker, Sangri, Tithe, Gwarfalli, Rajasthani Papad, Jow Atta, Jodhpuri Mirch, Rajasthani Hing etc procured from the local markets of Jaipur. Indeed a haven for the vegetarians, all the food prepared is No Onion No Garlic. A few of the famous dishes served are the Jodhpuri Gatta Curry, Aloo Methi Lipatma, Bedmi,
Bikaneri Parantha, Khichadi, Chene Ka alpua. The delicious Dosa and Idli, made with self fermented batter, and the heady aroma of homemade spices in Sambhar, beckon and tempt the visitor at the ever popular Karnataka and Chennai pavilions. Different and interesting varieties of Dosa, suited to the taste of the local palate, are served. Gun powder, Idli, Avial, Coconut Payasam, Rasam, handmade coconut chutney, Dosa House special chutney, Khorma with Dosa are a few special choices in the menu. The mouthwatering dessert section has a healthy choice of a honey flavoured dessert Dosa, for the health-conscious. All the South Indian ingredients are specially procured from their own region, to give the authentic flavour to the dish. The Goa pavilion dishes out the local coastal flavour cuisine. A few of the famous dishes are Rawa Fired Prawns, Komdi Masala, Goan Prawn Curry, Gawti Komdi Curry with Steamed Rice or Goan Parantha. The Hyderabad kitchen uses authentic ingredients procured from the local market of the erstwhile region, in all the dishes—which gives a unique flavour to the delicacies. A few popular dishes of Hyderabad section are Haleem and Kache Gosht Ki Biryani. For the dessert, a must is Khubani ka Meetha and Double ka Meetha. The authentic and unique flavour of Awadh is presented in the Lucknow pavilion. Ingredients are procured from the local villages of Lucknow. Giving the regular medium of ‘Dalda’ a pass, dishes are prepared in pure ghee and vegetable oil. A few popular dishes from Lucknow are Galouti Kebab, Rajma ki Shammi, Nihari, Daal Sultani with Ulte Tawe ka Parantha—and not to be missed Khamiri Roti, finished by mouth watering Phirni. Luscious Bengali cuisine is served cooked in mustard oil. A few of the popular Bengali dishes are Laal Murgi, Machar Jhol, and the not to miss, Luchhi. The Assam Tea Lounge is manna from heaven for tea lovers. Flavours and aroma of different varieties of tea from Assam tempt the visitor, who can choose from 11 flavours on offer in the tea selection. Not to forget the famous Filter Coffee at the Madras Cafe. The authentic flavour of Filter Coffee can be enjoyed with the local munchies of South India. An alluring and complete Bollywood experience, the IIFA Buzz Café adds to the excitement of this distinctive destination. Interesting props, music, special effects and décor add to the Bollywood experience. An extensive bar menu, with a choice of continental starters, is served to the dining guests. The Maikhana bar and lounge, with its stunning ambience, off-set by soft lilting Indian Ghazals, completes the Indian experience at Kingdom of Dreams. Maikhana has an extensive bar menu, with a wide variety of alchoholic beverages and Indian Starters on offer.