While visiting Bhopal earlier this year I had an excellent Chicken Biryani at a restaurant opposite the entrance to the Taj-ul-Masjid. Last week I visited Bhopal again and went to the same restaurant around lunch time.
A tough looking Afghan with a lathi in his hand opened the door for me.
When a waiter came to take my order, I asked him first to explain the meaning of 'Tabbakh'. He explained that it was an arabic word meaning 'cook'. I accepted that and placed order for 'Chicken Stew' and tandoori roti.
Th very first bite showed the excellent quality of the dish. It had a liberal presence of garlic, ginger and oil, besides well cooked chicken pieces and other masalas (spices). The quantity served was generous.
A tough looking Afghan with a lathi in his hand opened the door for me.
Chicken Stew did not find a place in their menu, but was served after a wait of about 15 minutes.
Chicken Stew
Tandoori roti was good but made of 'maida' and not atta.
And thn I ordered 'Phirni'. It tasted very good and was not too sweet.
And then the bill arrived- Rs.180 for the Chicken Stew, Rs.24 for two rotis and Rs.40 for the 'Phirni'. I added 10% as tip and left the restaurant in a happy mood.
P.S. Those who are fussy about their cholestorol levels, may better avoid....
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