What do you get when you cross a Canadian, Australian, Irish Woman, Indian, Mexican and a couple of Brits?
It sounds, like a start to a really bad racist joke, but in fact, it was the start of a wonderful evening.
I have to admit that prior to being invited to a Supper Club I had absolutely no idea what it was all about. It loosely resembles ‘Come Dine with Me’ but the biggest difference is the host is an amazing cook and the people are really nice.
As we walked up to the front door we were greeted by the most amazing smell and knew we were in for a real treat. Within minutes we were enjoying a cocktail in the garden chatting with the other guests.
Sheba had been busy all day cooking ‘A Feast through India’ for us. Check out this menu. The pictures don’t do it justice I can’t begin to tell you how amazing the food was. I wish the pictures were scratch and sniff!
The menu
Appetisers
- Parippu Vada (Kerala) – Lentil & shallot fritters served with coconut chutney
- Bonda (Kerala) – Spiced potato balls with mustard seeds & curry leaves
Mains
Rogan Josh (Kashmir)
Aromatic lamb slow cooked with cardamom, cloves & fennel seeds
Kozhi Kuruma – Home style chicken cooked with poppy seeds, coconut and cashews
- Payar Thoran (Kerala) – Green bean sautéed with a delicate combination of spices
- Coconut Rice (Andra Pradesh) tossed with garlic, red chillies & cashew nuts
- Jeera Rice (Basmati rice with cumin seeds & ghee
- Carrot & coriander raita (North India) seasoned with cumin
Dessert
- Ethakya Porichathu (Kerala)
- Caramelised plantains with lime, nutmeg & coconut milk
Masala Chai
- Sweet tea infused with cardamom and cinnamon
Verdict
I’m now a convert and will definitely go again. What a wonderful way to meet new interesting people and sample some amazing food. It’s probably the best dinner party I’ve been to in ages!
The next ‘Kerala Summer Supperclub’ is on the 21st of July inSt Albans. I’d highly recommend it. Thanks to Sheba for all her hard work.
Disclosure: Dinner was compliments of Absolute Indian Cookery