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Grand Mercure Bengaluru’s ‘Legend of Sindh’ is a week-long culinary ode to Sindhi heritage

Curated by Suresh Hinduja, the Sindhi Food Festival will celebrate the rich culinary heritage of the cuisine until 3 December.

BySF Features Desk

Published Nov 28, 2023 | 1:12 PM ⚊UpdatedNov 28, 2023 | 1:12 PM

'Legend of Sindh' will be hosted at Grand Mercure Bengaluru until December 3. (Supplied)

The Sindhi cuisine bears the influences of ancient and modern cultures from Central Asia, Iran, and Northwest India. Rooted in the Indus Valley Civilisation, this culinary heritage boasts a harmonious fusion of diverse flavours.

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Sindhi food festival

Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall will bring this heritage to the plate by hosting a meticulously curated Sindhi Food Festival, Legend of Sindh – Past, Present, and Future, until 3 December at La Utsav.

Culinary expert Suresh Hinduja, founder of the social media platform gourmetindia.com, has overseen the arrangement.

: ‘Legend of Sindh – Past, Present, and Future,’ has been curated by culinary expert Suresh Hinduja. (Supplied)

: Dishes such as Sindhi Kadhi, Sai Bhaji, Sindhi Biryani, and Koki will be part of the experience. (Supplied)

: Seyal murghi roulad. (Supplied)

: The curations will be accompanied by a signature cocktail, ‘Sheila Kijwani’. (Supplied)

: The food festival will be held till 3 December.

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Culinary heritage

The festival will showcase iconic Sindhi dishes such as Sindhi Kadhi, Sai Bhaji, Sindhi Biryani, and Koki, offering patrons an authentic and delightful gastronomic adventure.

“Sindhi cuisine is a celebration of life, tradition, and community. It is a forgotten cuisine that deserves more recognition and appreciation. Through this festival, we aim to offer a surprising take on Sindhi cuisine. It will be an experience that will leave a lasting impression on your culinary perception,” shared Hinduja.

Sachin Maheshwary, general manager of Grand Mercure Bengaluru, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Our hotel is delighted to bring forth the distinctive Sindhi cuisine, generating an unprecedented level of interest. The food festival, curated by food connoisseur Suresh Hinduja, is a celebration of this culinary heritage, tracing the journey of Sindhi cuisine from its ancient roots on the banks of the Indus River to its contemporary and innovative forms.”

A signature cocktail, Sheila Kijwani, featuring notes of sandalwood and jasmine, will complement the flavours from the cuisine

For reservations, contact La Utsav Restaurant, Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall, Old Madras Rd, Bengaluru, at +91 9513289926/806843 0000. Price for two: ₹3,200 plus taxes.