Velvet Clarks Exotica in Zirakpur-Chandigarh has unveiled its annual ‘Go Man-Go Festival’, enticing food enthusiasts with a month-long celebration of organic mangoes from June 14th to July 14th, 2024. Promising a fusion of creativity and healthiness, the festival features a delectable menu where mangoes take center stage in both starters and main courses.
The festival menu boasts innovative dishes such as Mango Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tikka with Mango Dips, Mango Shahi Kofta, and Mango Chicken Curry, catering to diverse palates. For those seeking lighter options, Spiced Mango Soup and Mango Chicken Tikka Chaat provide refreshing choices. Desserts include tempting treats like Mango Souffle and Fresh Mango with Vanilla Ice Cream, perfectly complemented by traditional favorites such as Mango Lassi and Aam Panna.
Maninderjit Singh, General Manager of Velvet Clarks Exotica, highlighted the festival’s commitment to quality, sourcing mangoes directly from a pesticide-free farm, ensuring both taste and health benefits for patrons. This ‘farm to fork’ approach underscores their dedication to offering an authentic culinary experience.
Executive Chef Madan Singh expressed enthusiasm about pushing the boundaries of mango-inspired cuisine beyond beverages, incorporating mangoes into salads like Mango Mint Bruschetta and main courses like Mango Curry Chicken. The festival also features unique presentations such as Mango Paneer Tikka served as sizzlers, enhancing the sensory experience for diners.
With a meal for two priced at approximately Rs 1200 inclusive of taxes, the festival promises affordability alongside gastronomic delight, making it a must-visit for mango aficionados in the tricity area.
Since its inception in 2015, the ‘Go Man-Go Festival’ has become a hallmark event eagerly awaited by Chandigarh’s food connoisseurs, celebrating the versatility and richness of mangoes in a vibrant culinary setting. As visitors indulge in these exquisite mango-infused creations, the festival continues to be a testament to the enduring appeal of this tropical fruit in Northern India’s culinary landscape.
