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DINING AT URVASHI'S RETREAT

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food” - George Bernard Shaw

One amongst the founding heads of my alma mater, George Bernard Shaw aptly quotes on what is understood the greatest common human experience of all time, alongside love.

At an obvious level, food fuels our mind and body. However, when cooked with love, food has ways of reaching out directly to the soul and opening our hearts a little more every time. Hence, the art of preparing food is always carried out with love at Urvashi’s Retreat.

In the menu that you’re about to assess, I have deliberately assembled a fusion of comfort foods, popular snacks and guilty indulgences from various cuisines, such as Rajasthani, Mughlai, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several fusion dishes. While doing so, I have kept in mind those of you who seek familiar flavours, as well as those who are looking to try something different. Rest assured, each recipe has been tried and tested by me personally; and several recipes bear their roots in my very family’s kitchen.

As you set on your dining experience in my humble abode in the clouds, I extend you my sincere welcome. Please sit back and relax amidst the Himalayan panorama. Kindly allow us to nurture you through this hand-picked menu that I have prepared for you to pick and choose from.

To further enhance the occassion of you being here, a jukebox plays my personal song collection that you’re welcome to shuffle through with the help of the restaurant staff. In the playlist section, you will find everything- from Retro Bollywood hits, old school English pop, Elvis, ABBA, Boney M to more contemporary acoustic numbers of Prateek Kuhad (my all-time favourite), new-age Bollywood, English Pop, folk, instrumental and Sufi numbers. You’re welcome to pick according to your mood (or if there are very many of you), popular consensus.

Thank you once again for making your way up here and gracing my Retreat. I wish you a soul-satisfying meal and a pleasant stay ahead!!

Bon Apétit, Urvashi Singh



TOMATO SOUP...................................................................................INR 150/- Roasted tomato puree infused with fresh herbs

SOUPS

LEMON CORIANDER SOUP.............................................................INR 150/-A zesty broth of lemon with a hint of coriander-Vegan option with coconut milk available

HOT ‘N’ SOUR SOUP .....................................................INR 150/- | INR 200/-A popular Chinese broth with notes of vinegar & soy-Non-vegetarian option with chicken available

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP......................................................INR 150/-The classic mushroom broth, clotted with cream

SWEET CORN SOUP ........................................................INR 150/-|INR 200/-Chicken chunks in a sweet corn broth-Non-vegetarian option with chicken available

APPLE POTATO SOUP ................................................................INR 150/-Our signature soup recipe

SALADS

CAESAR SALAD ........................................................INR 200/-|INR 270/-Lettuce, croutons parmesan shavings & Caesar dressing-Add chicken OR bacon

SHANAG SALAD ........................................................................INR 200/-Assorted greens, apple slivers, balsamic vinegar, nuts and cheese

CUCUMBER & COCONUT SALAD.................................................INR 200/-Cucumber pieces tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds, peanuts & shredded coconut-Vegan (ghee-free) option available

DIP SALAD..........................................................................................INR 150/-Carrot batons, peppers, cucumber sticks, zesty lemon, salt, pepper & an assortment of dips

“Good soup is one of the prime ingredients of good living” -Louis P. De Gouy

“A salad is not a meal. It is a style.” -Franz Lebowitz



STARTERS

PANEER TIKKA...................................................................................INR 250/- Mint-marinated and smoked cottage cheese cubes

FRENCH FRIES....................................................................................INR 150/- Deep fried potato fingers, served with mayonnaise & ketchup

GARLIC BREAD...................................................................................INR 150/- The classic accompaniment for almost everything

VEGETABLE PAKORAS......................................................................INR 250/- Gram flour & vegetable fritters, perfect for a rainy day.-Vegan (ghee-free) option available

CHEESE PLATTER..............................................................................INR 250/- An assorted cheese selection from the Himalayan Dairy, served with nuts & preserves

CHILLY PANEER.................................................................................INR 250/- Cottage cheese zinged with a chinese twist

CHILLY CHEESE TOAST...................................................................INR 250/- Toast topped with cheese & spices

FISH FINGERS ...............................................................................INR 250/- Marinated & crumbed batons of fish served with tartar sauce

CHICKEN NUGGETS.........................................................................INR 250/- Crusted & deep-fried chicken served with ketchup

CHICKEN MALAI TIKKA.................................................................INR 250/- Yoghurt-marinated chicken, grilled in the tandoor

GHOSHT SEEKH KEBAB..................................................................INR 250/- Minced cylinders of lamb, seasoned with ground spices

MAGGI NOODLES..............................................................................INR 150/- Our old-school comfort food, with an extra dash of cheese

“The only thing better than talking about food is eating.” -John Walters



BURGERS & SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN BURGER.....................................................................INR 300/- Vegetable patty, tomato, onions & cheese-Vegan (cheese-free) option available

NON-VEGETARIAN BURGER..........................................................INR 350/- Chicken & slow-roasted peppers in garlic aioli-Dairy-free (cheese-free) option available

VEGETARIAN CLUB SANDWICH....................................................INR 300/- Toasted bread layered with crisp lettuce, fresh vegetables & cheese-Vegan (cheese-free) option available

NON- VEGETARIAN CLUB SANDWICH........................................INR 350/- Chicken, ham/bacon, fried egg, fresh vegetables & cheese in toasted layers of bread-Dairy-free (cheese-free) option available

PIZZAS

MARGHERITA.....................................................................................INR 400/- An all-time favourite with tomato sauce, basil & mozzarella

MARINARA..........................................................................................INR 350/- A low-calorie pizza option that comprises of tomato sauce, basil & garlic aioli

URVASHI’S RETREAT SPECIAL ...............................................INR 400/- Spinach, mushroom, caramelised onion, walnuts & mozzarella

BARBEQUE...........................................................................................INR 450/- Shredded & char-grilled chicken, spiced pineapple, spring onions & mozzarella

MEATIZZA...........................................................................................INR 450/- Tomato sauce, ham, sausages & cheese

DESI PIZZA...........................................................................................INR 450/- Chicken or paneer tikka topped in a spicy tomato sauce & mozzarella

“Take life like a pizza- one slice at a time.” -Unknown



PASTAS

PENNE ARABIATTA............................................................................INR 300/- Tomato sauce simmered in basil and chilly flakes, topped with parmesan cheese-Vegan (cheese-free) option available

SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO PEPERONCINO...................................INR 300/- Olive oil, garlic slivers, chilli flakes, olives & parsley, topped with parmesan cheese-Vegan (cheese-free) option available

PENNE CARBONARA........................................................................INR 300/- A rich and creamy pasta made with onions, egg yolk and cheese, -Add bacon

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE...............................................................INR 350/- The Indian renedition of the famed recipe, comprising of a tangy sauce made of minced mutton

HEARTY MAINS

THE PALEO CURRY .....................................................................INR 350/- An anti-inflammatory recipe comprising of garden fresh vegetables cooked in a garlic and coconut milk reduction. Served with a bowl of steamed rice

VEGETARIAN HAKKA NOODLES..................................................INR 350/- Stir-fried noodles in a succulent Indo-Chinese sauce

VEGETABLE MANCHURIAN............................................................INR 350/- Deep-fried vegetable dumplings served in a delicious Indo-Chinese gravy

CHICKEN IN BARBEQUE SAUCE...................................................INR 400/- Char-grilled pieces of chicken cooked an onion-based sauce and potatoes

FISH ‘n’ CHIPS......................................................................................INR 400/- Batter-fried fillets of Basa served with potato fries and tartar sauce, a British favourite!

HIMALAYAN RAINBOW TROUT.....................................................INR 400/- Choose from a fillet/ whole in a style of your choice : Garlic buttter & herbs/ Lemon butter & herbs/ Tomato & Onion/ Masala

KEEMA BATLA .............................................................................INR 400/- A grilled sandwich stuffef with minced & spiced mutton- Urvashi’s childhood favourite.

“Life is a combination of magic & pasta” -Federico Fellini



INDIAN CLASSICS

SABZ PANCHMEL...............................................................................INR 350/- Melange of local vegetables tempered with a dash of asafoetida

KER SANGRI........................................................................................INR 400/- An exotic preparation of seasonal berries &stems that grow exclusively in the arid soils of Western Rajasthan.

KADI PAKODA.....................................................................................INR 350/- Gram flour fritters in a yoghurt-based gravy, tempered with mustard, red chillies & curry leaves.

HING DHANIYE KE CHATPATE ALOO ........................................INR 350/- Potatoes that offer the earthy flavours of coriander & asafoetida

PALAK PANEER...................................................................................INR 350/- Fresh cottage cheese cubes cooked in a creamy spinach gravy

PANEER LABABDAR .....................................................................INR 350/- Fresh cubes of cottage cheese immersed in a silken tomato gravy

GATTE KI SABZI.................................................................................INR 350/- A classical Rajasthani dish that revolves around spiced gram flour dumplings.

KHATTE MEETHE BAINGAN .....................................................INR 350/- Urvashi’s maternal grandmother’s recipe- mustard-infused Brinjal with a tamarind twist.

AAJ KI DAAL.........................................................................................INR 350/- Enjoy the Chef ’s daily lentil preparation, or state your choice for him to prepare.

KHICHDI..............................................................................................INR 350/- The lightest dish made with steamed rice & lentils stirred in with boiled vegetables & mild spices.

RAI TAMATAR KI MACHHI ........................................................INR 400/- Basa fillets cooked in a succulent gravt of tomato, coconut milk & mustard seeds.

MURGH MAKHANI............................................................................INR 400/- Tandoori chicken accompanied by Punjab’s favourite buttery tomato gravy

JUNGLEE CHICKEN...........................................................................INR 400/- Juicy pieces of chicken cooked with dried red chillies & Rajasthanin garam masala.

LAAL MAAS ..................................................................................INR 400/- Tender meat cooked in Rajasthan’s most renowned style.

*Gluten-free option is available for all dishes.*Vegan/ Dairy-free (cream/ butter-free) option is available for all dishes except Kadi Pakoda, Paneer & Murgh Makhani.

“One cannot think well, love well or sleep well, if one hasn’t dined well.”

-Virginia Woolf



BIRYANI & WRAPS

SHAHI PULAO.....................................................................................INR 350/- Assorted vegetables indulged in aromatic, spice-infused rice. Served with raita & kachumbar-Vegan/ Dairy-free (cream-free & butter-free; without raita) option available

CHICKEN BIRYANI............................................................................INR 350/- Succulent pieces of chicken indulged in aromatic, spice-infused rice. Served with raita & kachumbar-Dairy-free (cream-free & butter-free; without raita) option available

PANEER KATHI ROLL ..................................................................INR 350/- Paneer bhurji wrapped in hand-rolled flour, served with mint chutney

CHICKEN KATHI ROLL....................................................................INR 350/- Tandoori chicken masala wrapped in hand-rolled flour, served with mint chutney-Dairy-free option available

RICE.................................................................................INR 100/- | INR 150/- Choose between steamed rice, jeera rice, vegetable-fried rice & egg-fried rice-Vegan/ Dairy-free (ghee-free) option available

ACCOMPANIMENTS

ROTI.................................................................................INR 100/- | INR 150/- Choose between phulka, chapati & tandoori roti-Vegan/ Dairy-free (ghee-free) option available

PARANTHA.....................................................................INR 100/- | INR 150/- Choose between plain, aloo, gobhi & lachha parantha-Vegan/ Dairy-free (ghee-free) option available

NAAN...............................................................................INR 100/- | INR 150/- Choose between plain, garlic & cheese naan-Vegan/ Dairy-free (ghee-free) option available

BREAD BASKET...................................................................................INR 100/- An assortment of freshly-basked breads, served alongside butter & olive oil -Vegan/ Dairy-free (butter-free) option available

RAITA....................................................................................................INR 100/- Choose between plain or vegetable raita

“People who love to eat are always the best kind of people.”

-Julia Child



DESSERTS

DESI MITHAAI....................................................................................INR 200/- Gulaab jaamun/ Rasgulla/ Kheer

HOME-MADE HALWA.......................................................................INR 200/- Ask the Chef for today’s special halwa preparation

NUTELLA MUG CAKE.......................................................................INR 200/- A butter-free, egg-free indulgence

BROWNIES, CHOCOLATE SAUCE & ICE CREAM......................INR 200/- Decadent brownies & vanilla ice-cream, poured over by molten chocolate

ICE CREAM SUNDAE.........................................................................INR 200/- Choose any two scoops from our daily selection of ice cream with your preference of Nutella/ caramel sauce

BANANA SPLIT.....................................................................................INR 200/- Banana fritters paired with scoops of ice-cream & caramel sauce

LAPSI ................................................................................................INR 200/- Broken wheat, jaggery, coconut & aniseed. A Rajasthani favourite!

ASSORTED FRUIT PLATTER ....................................................INR 200/- A selection of seasonal fruits

HOT BEVERAGES

HOT CHOCOLATE.............................................................................INR 200/-

GINGER LEMON HONEY WATER ...........................................INR 100/-

APPLY TODDY ...............................................................................INR 200/-

MASALA CHAI ...............................................................................INR 100/-

MINT & HONEY TEA ...................................................................INR 100/-

ASSORTMENT OF TEAS ............................................................INR 100/- Choose your pick from our premium tea-box

“Life is uncertain. So eat your dessert first.” -Ernestine Ulmer



COFFEE

CAPPUCCINO ...............................................................................INR 200/-

AMERICANO ................................................................................INR 150/-

ESPRESSO ......................................................................................INR 150/-

COLD BEVERAGES

MILKSHAKE........................................................................................INR 200/- Vanilla/ chocolate/ banana/ strawberry

COLD COFFEE....................................................................................INR 200/-

FRUIT JUICE........................................................................................INR 150/- Choose from a range of fresh/ tetra-packed fruit nectars

LEMONADE ..................................................................................INR 150/- Sweet/ salted/ mixed in still water/ soda

BURANSH KA SHERBET...................................................................INR 150/- Still water/ soda

LASSI ...............................................................................................INR 150/- Sweet/ salty

SOFT DRINKS......................................................................................INR 150/- Choose from a variety of sodas

MINERAL WATER...............................................................................INR 200/-

NOTES FOR ALL GUESTS : -

* Additional governmental taxes and charges are applicable to all prices listed above. * Your food is cooked with a lot of thought & love. Since we only use the freshest of ingredients, kindly excuse us in case of the seasonal/ temporary unavailability of certain ingredients/ food items/ beverages. * In case of any food allergens/ intolerances, please feel free to inform the Chef, who would be happy to customise your food order as per your specific dietary requirements. * We believe in serving you freshly-prepared food at all times and avoid pre-cooking/ re-heating meals. Hence, kindly allow our kitchen staff a sufficient duration of 30-40 minutes to deliver your order on the table. Should you be in a hurry, please consult the Chef on items that can be prepared in a shorter duration of time. * We at Urvashi’s Retreat follow a centralised tipping policy. Hence, should you wish to leave gratuity for any of our staff, kindly do so in the Tip Box, which is placed in our reception area.

“Good ideas start with brainstorming. Great ideas begin with coffee.”

- Unknown

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