Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat, has unveiled Aangan, a recent Indian restaurant with Chef Rohit Ghai on the helm, promising an unforgettable eating expertise. The restaurant is making waves, notably amongst Indian diners, due to its thoughtfully crafted menu. Impressed by the idea of an ‘aangan’ or courtyard, the place Indian households collect for communal meals, Aangan recreates this heat atmosphere by the shores of Oman. Chef Rohit Ghai shares his imaginative and prescient, saying, “Indian delicacies is wealthy and steeped in custom. At Aangan, I purpose to current it in a recent gentle, utilizing regionally sourced substances, genuine Indian spices, and progressive strategies. We welcome friends from India and world wide.”
Chef Rohit Ghai, globally acknowledged for his culinary finesse, performed a pivotal position in Jamavar, a London restaurant, attaining a Michelin Star inside a yr. His ardour for showcasing Indian delicacies earned him the excellence of being the primary Indian chef to attain this honour within the UK. Chef Rohit’s culinary journey started in his mom’s kitchen in Punjab. He honed his expertise in a few of the world’s best eating places, together with Gymkhana, Hoppers, Trishna, Verandah in Copenhagen, Benares in Mayfair, Kutirn, and Manthan. He just lately authored “Tarkari,” a tribute to his mother and father’ meals, that includes each traditional and lesser-known Indian recipes.
The Menu
Aangan’s menu, crafted by Chef Rohit, gives a recent twist on Indian delicacies. His signature dish, the batter-fried masala prawn, showcases the flavours of Kashmiri chilli, sesame, peanut, and tamarind, topped with a touch of desiccated coconut. The slow-cooked lamb shank, generally known as rogan josh, is accompanied by sauteed onions, inexperienced and Kashmiri chilli, and a medley of Indian spices and herbs. Even the standard aloo tikki will get a makeover with honey yogurt, tangy tamarind, lentils, and recent mint. A shocking twist comes with dhokla that includes recent apples and tempered child heritage beetroot. The dessert menu contains mango cheesecake with inexperienced pistachio and a contact of pink peppercorns. Aangan additionally gives an intensive beverage menu, together with the must-try Gin and tonic Pushpanjali.
The Decor
Aangan, opened on October twenty fifth, boasts an alfresco terrace with beautiful views of the Gulf of Oman. The inside seamlessly blends Indian and Omani cultures, with excessive ceilings, swish archways, blue drapes, delicate furnishings, and chic cutlery. As friends step by way of the grand double doorways, they’re transported to a regal setting.
René D. Egle, Space Normal Supervisor of Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa and Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa, expresses pleasure about this new addition, saying, “Collaborating with Chef Rohit Ghai for Aangan was a simple resolution. Aangan enriches our portfolio of premium eating places at Shangri-La Al Husn, and we’re thrilled to introduce it to our friends and the Muscat neighborhood. Our devoted staff is dedicated to crafting memorable experiences, and Aangan’s fragrant spices and distinctive dishes promise a one-of-a-kind eating journey.”
