India at the Farmgate
Jaipur Restaurant Dublin came to Cork’s Farmgate for Culture
Night and their team of chefs got a surprise. “We’re doing okay but no one told
us about these queues,” one said. And they did more than alright as the punters
flocked in last night. And so too did the Farmgate team, keeping the flow going
and organising seating for everyone.
Jaipur showcased the pan-Indian way of serving a complete meal
at the local market eateries – The Thaali. Food is a very communal experience
in India and Jaipur applied their flair and expertise to recreate the flavours
of India in Cork’s historic food market, The English Market.
And, from all around me, I heard the diners praising the
essence of ‘India on a Plate’!
The Plate for a tenner:
Samosa & Chole…Punjab
Gram pearl’s Raita with Cumin & Rock Salt Simla
Old Delhi Style Railway Chicken Delhi
Yellow lentils with young garlic, tomatoes and raw mangoes
Jaipur
White Cabbage, crushed peas Foogath.....Chennai
Aged Basmati rice with Tellicherry Pepper & thyme Kerala
Kachumber Calcutta
While, for me, the
Farmgate event was the main one, there was a lot more going on in the Market
with lines of people building up at every stall that was serving food. Not to
mention drink. Bubbles Bothers reported a mad mad night. Maybe we should do it
more often!
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