Ranchi, 3rd April: Ranchi’s food lovers have much to celebrate, thanks to the visionary leadership of Binay Prakash, MD of popular hotel Le Lac Sarovar Portico. A passionate food connoisseur, Prakash has been curating authentic regional food festivals, transforming the hotel into a cultural and culinary hotspot. Kashmir’s rich flavors to Kerala’s coastal zest and Rajasthan’s royal spreads, each festival celebrates India’s diverse gastronomic heritage.
A South Indian Feast: Dosa to Payasam
Le Lac recently hosted a grand South Indian Food Festival, bringing the delicacies of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana to Ranchi. The menu featured:
•Tamil Nadu: Chettinad Chicken, Kothu Parotta, Madras Curry and crispy Dosas with chutneys.
•Kerala: Appam with Stew, Malabar Prawn Curry, MeenPollichathu and Ada Pradhaman.
•Karnataka: BisiBele Bath, RagiMudde with SoppuSaaru, Mysore Pak and NeerDosa.
•Andhra & Telangana: Gongura Mutton, PesarattuDosa, Tamarind Rice and Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha.
This festival recreated the South Indian experience with traditional decor, Carnatic Music & staff in ethnic attire, making it an immersive cultural affair!
A Journey through Kashmiri & Rajasthani Delicacies
Earlier, the hotel hosted a Kashmiri Food Festival, featuring Rogan Josh, Yakhni Pulao, Gushtaba and Noon Chai, with traditional Kashmiri décor and staff in Pherans. Before that, a Rajasthani festival brought Dal BaatiChurma, Laal Maas, Gatte Ki Sabzi, Ker Sangri and Ghewar to Ranchi, offering a taste of Rajasthan’s regal dining culture.
A North-East Indian Food Festival
The next culinary adventure at Le Lac Sarovar Portico will highlight the underrepresented flavors of North-East India, featuring:
•Nagaland: Smoked Pork with Bamboo Shoot
•Manipur: Eromba (fermented fish and vegetable stew)
•Assam: MasorTenga (sour fish curry)
•Sikkim: Momos and Thukpa
•Meghalaya: Jadoh (Khasi-style rice and meat dish)
Beyond Food: An Unforgettable Experience
At Le Lac Sarovar Portico, food festivals go beyond taste – they celebrate culture. Thematic décor, authentic regional music, and traditionally dressed staff create an immersive experience, making each festival a journey through India’s culinary diversity.
For Ranchi’s food lovers, Le Lac Sarovar Portico has become the city’s gateway to India’s rich culinary heritage. With the North-East festival on the horizon, Ranchi’s next gastronomic adventure awaits!
