[mobike008]

Nazim, i haven't actually decided the menu but have something like this in my mind. Simple without too much frills, keeping in mind we will hit the ground after snacks

Non-Veg ( Snacks)
Pattar Ka Gosht (Meat)
Chicken Kebabs

Veg ( Snacks)
Paneer Tikka ( It's north indian but any suggestions for a hyderabadi replacement?)
Veg Kebabs

Main Course
Mutton Dum Biryani ( Hyderabad speciality)
Veg Dum Biryani

Dessert
Khubani Ka Metha
Khaddu Ka Kheer/Double Ka Meeta ( Whatever you like)

Note, there is no pepper chicken or anything remotely non-hyderabadi. Nazim, we are having a ghazal meet and you want a chinese dish? LOL

What say folks? Am i on the right path?

[hillram]

Oye...please add some vegetarian dishes to the menu,,we vegans cant be deprived:
- Nargisi Kofte
- Dal Tadka
- Vegetable Do Pyaza
- Alu Matter Kurma.

We need to get value for our money too.
Im okie with dessers. DB Meetha is my fav.

[hillram]

Not to forget some nice Veg Biryani for vegetarians.....Down South

[hillram]

Not to forget some nice Veg Biryani for vegetarians.....Down South please support our group.

[MileCruncher]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Non-Veg ( Snacks)
Pattar Ka Gosht (Meat)
Chicken Kebabs
Mutton Raan

Veg ( Snacks)
Paneer Tikka ( It's north indian but any suggestions for a hyderabadi replacement?)
Veg Kebabs
Goli Bajji
Hariyali Kebab

Main Course
Mutton Dum Biryani ( Hyderabad speciality)
Veg Dum Biryani
Bagara Baingan
Mirchi ka Salan
Dal Gosht
Dal Tadka

Dessert
Khubani Ka Metha
Khaddu Ka Kheer/Double Ka Meeta ( Whatever you like)
and last but not the least
Meetha Pan ( 2 PER HEAD)

My additions in the bold.

[Rajesh Rawal]

after having all that last mein one goli "hajmola"

@ hillram : veg biryani is already added in the menu posted by avi.

btw can we not make it chicken biryani ,not much of a mutton fan ( except the mutton seekh kebabs)

and is the shikampuri kebab only available at nizam club ,can our caterer not serve those as well?

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by hillram

Not to forget some nice Veg Biryani for vegetarians.....Down South please support our group.

Ram, how can i forget veggies. There use to be a time when i was one

Originally Posted by Rajesh Rawal

btw can we not make it chicken biryani ,not much of a mutton fan ( except the mutton seekh kebabs)

and is the shikampuri kebab only available at nizam club ,can our caterer not serve those as well?

Rajesh, Biryani means it has to be Mutton. But, if people want chicken we can make it chicken.

MC, please note only 2 snacks for veg and non-veg, 2 main course and 2 dessert. This is more or less final. Let's not make it a fiasco like our Nizam club meet where so much of good food got wasted. In any case, you will be focussed more towards something else, so you shouldn't be too bothered

[himanshugoswami]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Ram, how can i forget veggies. There use to be a time when i was one



In any case, you will be focussed more towards something else, so you shouldn't be too bothered

Ram, i am also part of the veggie club....may our tribe grow

MC- what ish you fokushshing on? "hic"!!

[nagvasireddy]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Nazim, i haven't actually decided the menu but have something like this in my mind. Simple without too much frills, keeping in mind we will hit the ground after snacks

Non-Veg ( Snacks)
Pattar Ka Gosht (Meat)
Chicken Kebabs

Avi - you mentioned Chicken Kebabs, would that mean 2 or 3 types of kebabs.

BTW, is the list of our favourite songs handed over to the Qawali singer?

[Ravveendrra]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Nazim, i haven't actually decided the menu but have something like this in my mind. Simple without too much frills, keeping in mind we will hit the ground after snacks

Non-Veg ( Snacks)
Pattar Ka Gosht (Meat)
Chicken Kebabs

Veg ( Snacks)
Paneer Tikka ( It's north indian but any suggestions for a hyderabadi replacement?)
Veg Kebabs

Main Course
Mutton Dum Biryani ( Hyderabad speciality)
Veg Dum Biryani

Dessert
Khubani Ka Metha
Khaddu Ka Kheer/Double Ka Meeta ( Whatever you like)

Note, there is no pepper chicken or anything remotely non-hyderabadi. Nazim, we are having a ghazal meet and you want a chinese dish? LOL

What say folks? Am i on the right path?

Biryani = Mutton. Nahin to biryani ki izzat ka faluda ban jayegi. Chicken = pulav. (Period)

Considering the number of ppl and the fact that it is catered exclusively - the Raan would be nice. (Whole leg of mutton marinated and grilled) It is awsome, a must have and, we do not get the opportunity often. Pathhar ka gosht is a decent alternative.

Double ka meetha / shahi tukda sounds nice, not too filling. If khubani ka meetha is a must - try to have it flavoured with fresh strawberries - it is 'zarra hatke' and tastes awesome.

Instead of paneer tikka one can have skewered vegetables (bhatti bhaji). I have had some kind of a veg. shammi kebab and it tastes nice (- daal & vegetables cooked, made into a paste, patties of the paste are fried on a tawa).

The Dalcha sounds good. Instead of the plain mirchi ka saalan one can have the baingan + mirchi ka saalan.

We must order or obtain some sheermal to go with the raan & kebabs.

Cheers,

[Rajesh Rawal]

Originally Posted by nagvasireddy

Avi - you mentioned Chicken Kebabs, would that mean 2 or 3 types of kebabs.

BTW, is the list of our favourite songs handed over to the Qawali singer?

congrats nag ,finally you are a bhpian

dont know what list has been prepared for the ghazal singer but i would like 3 of my favourites to be included:

a) aaj jaane ki zid na karo-farida khanum
b) kaash -hariharan
c) hoshwalo- jagjit singh

[nagvasireddy]

Originally Posted by Rajesh Rawal

congrats nag ,finally you are a bhpian

Rajesh, thanks for noticing it. I spent a good no. of hours in the last few days, often at the expense of my employer, to achieve this. I may not be moving out of "Shifting gears" section any more.

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by nagvasireddy

Avi - you mentioned Chicken Kebabs, would that mean 2 or 3 types of kebabs.

BTW, is the list of our favourite songs handed over to the Qawali singer?

My bad. The plural was used since its going to be unlimited. So it means only one chicken Kebab.

Originally Posted by Ravveendrra

Biryani = Mutton. Nahin to biryani ki izzat ka faluda ban jayegi. Chicken = pulav. (Period)

Exactly my point. But sadly, people out of Hyderabad relish the chicken biryani more than mutton which is quite sad. Rajesh bhai, you need to develop the taste of actual biryani pretty soon or you will have to be satisfied with Chicken Pulao all your life.... More on it this evening!!!

Originally Posted by Ravveendrra

- the Raan would be nice. (Whole leg of mutton marinated and grilled) It is awsome, a must have and, we do not get the opportunity often. Pathhar ka gosht is a decent alternative.

Double ka meetha / shahi tukda sounds nice, not too filling. If khubani ka meetha is a must - try to have it flavoured with fresh strawberries - it is 'zarra hatke' and tastes awesome.

Instead of paneer tikka one can have skewered vegetables (bhatti bhaji). I have had some kind of a veg. shammi kebab and it tastes nice (- daal & vegetables cooked, made into a paste, patties of the paste are fried on a tawa).

The Dalcha sounds good. Instead of the plain mirchi ka saalan one can have the baingan + mirchi ka saalan.

We must order or obtain some sheermal to go with the raan & kebabs.

Cheers,

Raan sounds good but it needs to be garnished with you know what.

As mentioned in my menu post, lets keep it simple and not cram too many dishes. So we can decide on any one item. I am not particular ( unless somebody are) as Patthar ka Ghosh and Raan both sound quite good

Btw, lets drop the fancy word " Caterer". The right word here is a khansama. We are getting a cook and provide him with supplies and he does the honours.

When i mentioned Veg Kebabs, i meant the same what you described. It can be either in round shape or the sheek ones.

Omigosh!!! from a drive meet this thread is turning out to be a food thread...LOL

[kkr2k2]

Originally Posted by Rajesh Rawal

oye raj why havent you confirmed dude?

and now you giving menu ke inputs ...

I could not confirm as I dont when I will be having the meetings. This uncertainty will continue for another 3 / 4 months at least.

Though Ghazals are not my type but I want to come to the meet for the meet(/meat). But I can not confirm as of now. If I am coming I will just show up. Of course I shall up for myself as well. Like to tell you all, yesterday we had a meeting at 7:30PM and I got to know about it at 6:45PM. For today, I dont know about my schedule for the evening. For tomorrow I know I have a meeting but I dont have any clue when is it!!!!

BTW, anything decided on the "mass transportation".

Another option for the desert I would like to add, Sheet korma.

Jeezz, I guess team-bhpians all over India and abroad if they are following this thread would be salivating and would be eager to join us in the meets.

Raj.

[MileCruncher]

Originally Posted by Rajesh Rawal

congrats nag ,finally you are a bhpian

+1 to that. So no more wait and missing out on events from now on.