A Culinary Tribute to the Mughlai Legacy
BY PAYEL KAR
The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata is all set to launch ‘Kabul to Kolkata,’ an
extraordinary culinary experience with a bespoke set of Mughlai dishes served at Alfresco. This royal
feast, curated by our gifted Executive Chef Sunayan Pramanik will be served from March 10 to June
- The Lalit believes in unifying people and cultures through its food, and with this festival we
attempt to make our patrons experience the legacy of Mughlai cuisine tracing its journey from
Kabul, Peshawar, Lahore, and Delhi, to Kolkata.
Mughlai cuisine, widely celebrated for its rich, aromatic gravies, succulent meats, slow-cooked
delicacies, and fragrant rice preparations, has been shaped by centuries of Persian, Turkic, and
Indian influences that charts a legacy of emperors. The cuisine is infused with the grandeur of
Awadhi kitchens and the robust flavours of frontier regions. Understanding this sophisticated history
and reinterpreting it through a contemporary lens is the essence of ‘Kabul to Kolkata’.
Guests can savour exquisite dishes from this special menu, that is inspired by the distinct culinary
styles of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, reflecting the deep-rooted connections between these
regions. From Kabuli Pulao, Qorma e Nadru of Kabul to Lahori Nihari, Sindh Ke Choleyfrom
Peshawar, Jama Masjid’s Tandoori Chicken from Delhi, and Metiabruz Gosht Biryani of Kolkata,
each delicacy is prepared with meticulous attention to traditional cooking techniques and tells a tale
of gastronomy that have transcended borders and eras.
Speaking about the special menu, Executive Chef Sunayan Pramanik, said,“Kabul to Kolkata is an
immersive experience where you indulge in age old recipes of Persian flavours and witness how
delicacies evolve over decades and regions they travel. I am excited to present a meal befitting the
kings and queens to my guests, with a contemporary twist and warm settings of Alfresco.”
Come for this treat as Lalit pays a culinary tribute to the Mughlai Legacy!
