With the FnB industry bouncing back after the pandemic and lockdown, many places are opening up with experiences of sorts for the culinary enthusiast of the city and one such is Anardana- that’s all about an elevated dining experience, serving traditional heritage food with modern design and smart share ability. The brand gets its name Anardana from the Persian influence just like a lot of dishes on the menu along with Anardana being a prominent Indian spice that is used in Indian cooking giving a much sour-sweet taste to dishes.
DECOR
Located in Sangam Courtyard, this place pretty catches the attention with it’s big logo that’s strategically placed. The moment you step inside, life size posters of Rekha, Meena Kumari and more make heads turn. The motifs and patterns of the restaurant are distinguished and graceful. The space offers a destination for intimate dinners & parties with customized menus and experiences. The island bar makes a distinct presence as you can see your drink been tossed and stirred Infront of you. This urban lounge bar, that is the brainchild of Shruti Malik and Dr Ritesh Malik, the space is well spread across even for private dinners.
FOOD
Along with the attraction, the Wood – Fire pizza station garners special attention. For the sweet craving you have to surrender to their signature Double Ka Mitha that’s sees crispy bread, rasmalai, malayo, sweet malayo and a 24-carat gold leaf. Utterly sweet it sounds right!
Raising a toast to the good times the bar is fully loaded and the inhouse signatures like Citrus Flower Gem Gin that sees elder flower, tonic water, pineapple juice or the Moonlight Sour which is an infusion of bourbun whiskey, fresh grapefruit juice, martini bianco, cherry liqeur and more.
Fun, food, and flavours and happy nostalgia that’s Anardana all about.
Here is one recipe specially for out readers
RICOTTA KABAB
INGREDIENTS
• 0.6 gms Ricotta Cheese
• 0.3gms Curd
• 0.2 gms Penko Crumb
• 4 gms Black Pepper
• 0.004 gms Green Cardamom Powder
• 0.2 gm Ginger
• 0.1 gm Green Chilly
• 0.2 gms Corriander Leaves
• 0.1 gms Milk Powder
• 0.1 gms Sweet Mango Pickle
• 0.1 ml Oil
• 0.1 gms Mint Chutney
• 0.05 gms Roasted Channa
• 0.05 gms Amul Cheese
PREPARATION
• Take a mixing bowl add Chena and hung curd add chop chilly ginger and green cardamom powder
• Milk powder roasted channa cheese add salt and other ingredients make rounds coat with penko bread
• crumbles and deep fry to golden colour served with mint and mango chutney.