Where We Are Going Today: ‘The Spice Route' in Jeddah
Appetizers like murgh tikka samosa — a crispy pastry filled with spiced chicken — and Mumbai sev puri with crispy puris and tamarind chutney — for those who prefer something a little tangier — perfectly set the tone.
The jhunga koliwada — Mumbai-style battered prawns — packs a spicy punch, while the mahi Amritsari is a crispy fried hamour fillet. There are also soups, like the murgh kesari shorba — a spiced chicken broth.
For those who prefer salads, the tilmil jhinga — prawn tikka on lettuce with a honey mustard dressing — provides a flavorful alternative to the richer dishes, while the lali hariyali — greens, strawberries and pomegranate — is vibrant and refreshing.
Among the highlights of the main menu are the lobster tandoori and nawabi jhinga, creamy tiger prawns marinated in cashews and cheese, and the Peshwari chaanp — tender lamb chops.
There is also a good selection of biryanis from around India, including the aromatic ghosht dum, Mughlai jhinga and awad hi murgh.
Three of the most popular curries are kairi jhinga — a tangy mix of prawns in a mango gravy — meen moilee — fish in a coconut milk-based sauce — and bhuna gosht — a rich lamb dish.
The vegetarian options include lasooni palak oaneer, kaju sabzi biryani and methi matar malai.
To round of the meal, desserts like rasmalai, pista kulfi falooda and rasmalai tiramisu are a great way to cleanse the palate.
For more details see @thespiceroute.jeddah on Instagram.
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