Exploring SATTVIC Cuisine At THE HIGHER TASTE, ISKCON TEMPLE | Food That Satisfies The Soul!

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Temple food to many isn't about mere nourishment but a blessing from the divine. And when temple fare is presented in a culinary experience that is not only rich in its depth of traditions, but also celebrates diversity to appeal to all humanity, it is elevated to food that truly satisfies the soul. In a first on Gourmet On The Road, I experience the philosophy and flavours of Sattvic cuisine at The Higher Taste, a fine dining restaurant located in the serene environment of ISKCON Temple, Bengaluru. This isn’t a typical episode, but then the experience too isn't! Hope you enjoy this very special presentation, take care and stay safe.

Please note:
As a mark of respect to this meal that is served in a temple complex, I have chosen to not rate the dishes in this episode. Thank you.

Nuggekai Rasam
The rasam is flavourful and aromatic, you can taste the sweet lilt of fennel, the warmth of pepper and the weight of the lentils and drumstick drumstick pulp. The floating drumstick kernels add to the appeal of this nourishing broth.
Rs. 165 (usd 2.2)

Multani Paneer Tikka
The paneer is stuffed with the richness of cream and nuts, marinated in yoghurt, saffron and cooked in the tandoor. The peppers provide for a pleasing crunch, and the chaat masala cuts through the dairy richness and refreshes the palate.
Rs. 325 (usd 4.4)

Potato Milagu Fry
Baby potatoes that are tossed in a sprightly spice mix, loaded with pepper, chilli flakes, cumin, crunchy, fried curry leaves and the fresh tang of lime juice.
Rs. 230 (usd 3.1)

Mango Rasgulla Chaat
Visualise a chatpata paapdi chaat where the paapdi is replaced with soft rasgullas immersed in the sweetness of mango pulp. If you want to begin your meal on a sweet and spicy note, this is the dish to try.
Rs. 250 (usd 3.4)

Raja Bhojanam
Paneer, peas and nuts cooked in a rich cashew, cream and ghee laden curry, topped with a touch of saffron, this curry is a touch of indulgence befitting a king! The spicing is mellow, barring the tingling prick of heat when one bites into a peppercorn. The soft, layered warki paratha makes for a comforting companion to the Raja Bhojanam. If you’d like to add a touch of spice, savour this gravy with the chilli cheese naan, stuffed with mozzarella that bridges to the creamy flavour of the curry, and topped with finely chopped green chillies.
Rs. 285 (usd 3.9)
Warki Paratha - Rs. 80 (usd 1.1)
Chilli Cheese Naan - Rs. 120 (usd 1.6)

Vazhaipoo Murungakai Kozhambu
A ‘coconutty’ curry with fried banana blossoms and drumstick segments. The drumstick segments are a tad fibrous, the banana blossom, deep-fried, lends a bit of a bite to this dish. The curry is thick, rich in its coconut flavours and does well to smother every grain of the rice.
Rs. 285 (usd 3.9)

Vetrilai Thakkali Satham
An unusual rice preparation that brings together the sharp flavours of betel leaves with tomatoes. Although the paan flavours are quite pronounced on the palate, the pulpy freshness of the fresh tomatoes helps cut the astringency of the former. Rs. 280 (usd 3.8)

Elaneer Payasam
A payasam of tender coconut, coconut milk, thickened milk for sweetening, this payasam makes for a pleasing end to the meal at The Higher Taste.
Rs. 210 (usd 2.9)

Paan Ice Cream
A sweet paan that’s blended into a homemade ice cream, this is a ‘beeda’ the customary sweet paan that concludes a festive meal, in a dessert!
Rs. 165 (usd 2.2)

Please note:
As a mark of respect to this meal that is served in a temple complex, I have chosen to not rate the dishes in this episode. Thank you.

Kripal Amanna,
Gourmet On The Road,
Food Lovers TV

TIMINGS: Lunch - 1130am to 3pm; Dinner - 7pm to 1030pm on all days
Note: Some of the dishes may be subject to seasonal availability.
ADDRESS - The Higher Taste, Inside ISKCON, Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010; tel: +91 94494 95440/ +91 802357 5333
LOCATION TAG - https://g.page/iskconhighertaste?share

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