Zorawar Kalra serves Unapologetic Punjabi cuisine with his new Smart-Casual restaurant brand – Made in Punjab
GURUGRAM/NEW DELHI: After the launch and resounding success of his premium Indian fine dining restaurant Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra in Mumbai, Zorawar Karla, Founder and Managing Director of Massive Restaurants, showcased the flagship property of his smart-casual dining brand Made in Punjab, located at the novel foodie destination Cyber Hub, Gurgaon, at a glittering function organised for select media, today.
Made in Punjab aims at showcasing the culinary strength of the Kingdom of Punjab under Maharaja Ranjit Singh to gourmands in the region, serving traditional cuisine from the region surrounding the Five Rivers.
Speaking on the occasion, Zorawar Kalra, said, “Indian cuisine has been widely represented on a global platform for many decades and most of what’s offered, outside of India, is versions of the great cuisine from regions in and around the State of Punjab, pre-partition.
Made in Punjab is an earnest endeavour to offer diners the true flavours of Punjab, which was a unified melting pot of cultures and culinary talent under the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, retaining the traditional flavours and authenticity of the dishes, amalgamating over 40 years of research on Indian cuisine by my father, Jiggs Kalra.
Made in Punjab intends to make Indian dining trendy with contemporary presentation and ambiance, yet serving authentic dishes.
Made in Punjab aims to make Punjabi cuisine trendy for its young audience while showcasing the traditional food from the region. The menu comprises cuisines from the regions of Amritsar, Patiala, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and many of the other metropolises with a rich culinary heritage from the erstwhile Kingdom.
It is an extraordinary culinary experience offering an exquisite spread of over 80 authentic Punjabi delicacies, perfectly balanced to cater to the needs of vegetarians and non-vegetarians. To add to the allure there is a Bhel Bar, live dal and phulka counters menu and lots more.
Made in Punjab #PunjabiNext
Punjab, the land of Five Rivers, since time immemorial, has been blessed with rich fields, farms, and a natural legacy most sought-after. It is this land with an addictive spirit of celebration, forming the erstwhile Kingdom of Punjab, that gave birth to one of the most adored cuisines in the World.
Such is the reputation of the cuisine from Punjab, that not only has it become synonymous and representative of Indian food, but no restaurant menu serving Indian cuisine is also complete without having at least a few dishes from the region. With negligible written records on early Indian food and research, thereof, on the cuisine over the past few decades, has led us to believe that somewhere during its proliferation, the real taste of Punjab became lost its essence and authenticity showcasing the vibrancy of the region.
The menus became uni-dimensional, with not much scope for change, incorporating extensive local influences to suit the palate of the region.
With the aim of showcasing the true flavours of this ancient, farm-rich land, unified under the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Made in Punjab endeavours to imbibe and present its true culinary legacy. Incorporating some lost & forgotten recipes from households and dhabas of Punjab, striking a fine balance between earthy-rustic & chic-modern, Made in Punjab endevours to offer a renewed culinary experience through its menu, taking the legacy forward as #PunjabiNext.
The culinary philosophy adopted at Made in Punjab is based on offering a balance between favourites as well as cuisine from the pind, showcasing dishes from the dining tables of Punjab, mother’s recipes and highway dhaba specialties, preserving original, traditional flavours of each dish on offer, while seamlessly amalgamating the spirit of celebration of its people.
The idea being of reconnecting with our roots, reminiscent of the rustic-earthy experience coupled with a quirky take on traditional classics, for the guests to enjoy a first-hand experience in true Punjabi style & giving a peek into this celebratory culture. It is here you will find dishes such as maa ki dal, changa burger, LOL tikki, luxury bc..!! (butter chicken), nalli hard kaur, barnala town fish curry, goushalla di kulfi, among many others.
