Hyderabad|India|February'2010: In a unique initiative to reinstate the 400 year old culinary delights of Hyderabadi food, Ista Hyderabad is showcasing ‘The Lost Cuisine of the Nizams’ to relive the princely legacy of Nizams at its specialty Indian restaurant, ‘Deori’. An expansive spread of authentic Hyderabadi and Indian cuisine will be designed and served under the expert guidance of Mr. Amit Wadhawan, Executive Chef of Ista. Renowned Hyderabadi Chef Rawoof has also been roped in by Ista exclusively for this special festival.

The 12 day royal food festival will be on from 10th February to 21st February 2010 from 7:00 pm onwards.

‘The Lost Cuisine of Nizams’ is a distinctive re-collection of cuisine from the noble legacy and passed on from generations. The food fest presents the exclusive culinary style of the Hyderabadi-Nizami era. The Royal food fest will feature the traditional and most exotic dishes with special emphasis on the lost recipes of the olden days.

The Nizami Food fest has a grand a la carte menu featuring a majestic spread of recipes from the Deccani region like Biryanis, Kebabs Boti Jhammi, Kalmi, Shikampur, Sheek, Lagan-ke-kababs, Dum-ke-kababs; Pathar ke Gosht; Khormas and Lukhmi, Haleem. Also Kichri (a rice and lentil selection); Chugur Gosht; Kheema methi; Nahari; Rumali Rotis and Chukka Gosht relive the homely aromas of the erstwhile food. Bagara Baingan; Mirch-ka-salan, Tomato kut; and Shahi dahi vadas stand up to treat the delight of the Vegetarians.

Enticing the sweet senses are Double-ka-meetha; Qubani-ka-meetha;; Badam-ki-jhab and Dil-e-Firdaus for a whole-some royal experience.

Commenting on the fest, Jaideep, GM, Ista Hyderabad, said, “We always strive to live in accordance to the traditional culture of Hyderabad with our food fests. Understanding the affinity one feels towards ‘food of my native’, we at, Ista, felt that a food festival aimed at reviving the long lost cuisine of the Nizams’ would help not just to reach out to people with authentic local food but as a way of doing our bit to educate people on the same. Therefore, reviving the glorious past of the Nizams’ with their culinary delicacies for our guests has been a fulfilling experience so far”.

Deori is the Indian specialty restaurant of Ista Hyderabad and has the perfect ambience reflecting the essence of the Royal Nizami era. Live Ghazals and instrumental music will be an integral part of this festival which will help elevate all the dining guests into the immemorial era of the Hyderabadi Nizams.