Spoonbill : Global food available at your vicinity

My second visit to Spoonbill and it was the CFG review group . I look forward to such reviews as it is very relaxing and completely fun filled with lots of yummy food. 

A lovely bright orange Spoonbill will welcome you as you enter the restaurant

The various pictures on the walls reminded me of the movie title " Eat , Pray and Love "

Since it was Holi time, we got to see a lot of Sweets and savories related to the festival . As we sat chatting and clicking snaps, we were served fresh fruit juices Owing to my previous visit, I knew when they say fresh fruit juice , it is fresh juice and not the flavored ones. My choice is always the cool watermelon. 

Cooking is definitely an art on its own. Is there anyone who does not agree to this fact. If you disagree, please visit Spoonbill once and see the way they make, no .. create a crepe. It absolutely artistic. The way the batter is made into a huge circle. Then filled with stuffing and rolled into a cone. Oh my. I was completed taken away by the way it was done. 

Crepes being created, yes it looked like an art 

Soft crepe filled with chicken and cheese, ready to be devoured

Steaks in the making 

Grochen : The most soft pav I have ever tasted. This

pav was served along with the non vegetarian dish ,

but was devoured by the vegetarians, It was too soft

.. as in it would melt in your mouth

Falafel Salad , had the perfect blend of spices, onions

and tomatoes

Falafel Sandwich

Empanada , looked more like sweet somasi to me , 

but here again filled with cheese. We tried to stretch 

the cheese to check its strength. Check the picture to 

see how long we had stretched it . This deep fried 

snack is delicious but sinful at the same time. 

Piadina reminded me more of Quesedilla to me, as it

had veggies,cheese and sauce what more it was cut

into wedges exactly like the ones you get in any

mexican restuarant. I liked the taste of it  , who would

not like veggies with melted cheese

Hara Bara Kebab and Paneer kebab tasted very nice. I 

guess they should be the favorites of mine when I 

visit them next. 

Nanchos and burritos tasted good , expecially the sauce on top of it. was yumm

I did not stay back for desserts. But I have had the strawberry fresh cream crepe and has literally fallen in love with it. Cant wait to go there and have it again.

Spoonbil has a cool offer. 

Happy hours 3 to 6 pm weekday 

You get 1 on 1 free. 

It is located on TTK Road Alwarpet

Just above Samsung Showroom

Traditional Chidambaram : Kathrikai Gothsu

Gothsu is one of the authentic, traditional dishes of Chidambaram which is served in Natarajar temple along with Samba Sadham. This is made by the people in the temple and offered to Lord Nataraj. People who have tasted it say it is very nice. Wish I get a chance soon to taste it. 

Gothsu is a very old recipe, made mostly by Tam Brams. It is a must at some of their weddings. My grandmom used to roast the Brinjal over charcoal fire , remove the skin of Brinjal and then make Gothsu  In this method, there is a wonderful smoky flavor that the brinjal acquires in the process. Paati s Gothsu is always the best. These days we sometimes roast it over gas, but the flavor is not to be felt. 

Gothsu can be made with or without onions, based on your taste and preference. I have always prepared it with onions. And the best combination for Gothsu is Ven Pongal. Its a heavenly combination. But be careful when you have it on a weekday, you are bound to fall asleep. 

Ingredients

1/2 cup of moong dal

2 onions, chopped

2-3 green chillies

1 cup of chopped kathirikai

1 chopped tomato

Coriander leaves for flavor

Salt to taste

Mustard seeds and curry leaves for tempering

Oil as required

For Gothsu powder

1 tbsp - Channa Dal
1 tbsp - coriander seeds
2 tsp - Jeera
4 - red chilies

Method

Boil the Moong Dal and keep it aside

Roast Kathrikai over flame and de skin it 

Mash it well

Cut onions and tomato into small pieces

Blend the ingredients under Gothsu powder and keep separately

In a wide skillet add a little oil 

When the oil is hot add mustard seeds and let it sputter

Add the curry leaves, sliced onions and tomato

Saute for about 2 minutes time

Add the mashed Kathrikai and Moong Dal

Followed by the Gothsu Powder

Adjust salt and add water for consistency

Let the mixture boil well and get into a gravy consistency. 

Serve hot with Ghee Ven Pongal