I have serious self restraint problems.
So, if you see me looking smug with myself perched bang in the center of the table, the worst choice you could make is to sit opposite or next to me.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Poppadums & Chutney
Recently, I was invited to Moti Mahal for their Spice & Champagne Event to sample their Grand Trunk Road Menu expertly paired with Gosset Champagne.
The concept of the menu is to sample dishes from various different districts in India along the Grand Trunk Road - to explore the different types of Indian dishes all in one sitting.
Hello road trip! Hollaaa
Flutes of Gosset Champagne
Kumro Phool Bhaja - CalcuttaStuffed courgette flower with masala shrimp, with tomato jaggery chutney 
Checking out that gooey center ;]
Kumro Phool Bhaja - Calcutta
Stuffed Courgette Flower with Masala Shrimp served with Tomato Jaggery Chutney paired with Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs NV
Nothing is worse than having a mouthful of batter.
Luckily for me the courgette flower was coated with the thinnest golden crisp exterior encasing an explosion of flavor within. You can still see the shrimp peeking out of the courgette flower.
Polichathu - KeralaRed mullet baked with masala crab meat in a fragrant leaf parcel
Inspecting the secret parcel 
Undressing ;]
Polichathu - Kerala
Red Mullet Baked with Masala Crab Meat in a Fragrant Banana Leaf Parcel paired with Gosset Grand Millesime 2004
I love unwrapping any sort of parcel.
You could tell that the mullet was incredible fresh as you didn't get that stale fishy taste - that angers me, this baby just melted in my mouth with each mouthful.
Murgh Nazakar - PunjabTrio of tandoori grilled chicken
With Chicken Keema Naan 
Jackfruit Pickles
Murgh Nazakat - Punjab
Trio of Tandoori Grilled Chicken, Chicken Keema Naan & Jackfruit Pickles paired with Gosset Grande Reserve NV
I don't normally order chicken much in restaurants, as it is just so easy to over cook; and you're left with this tough piece of tasteless lump of chicken.
With Moti Mahal I need not have worried, every piece was succulent, tender and had that depth of infused flavor throughout the meat.
It was so good, that I reached out for a second skewer before anyone else notice. Eheee
The tandoori was especially good when eaten with the jackfruit pickle & the chicken keema naan.
Chilli Pepper 'Salan' Curry
Date & Mint Raita
Gosht Biriyani - Lucknow Lamb leg Biriyani
Gosht Biriyani - Lucknow
Lamb Leg Biriyani, chilli pepper 'Salan' Curry served with Date & Mint Raita paired with Gosset Grand Rose NV
You know a lamb biriyani has been made with love when the lamb is still so juicy, and soft. The rice was still moist and enriched with the flavor of the slow cooked lamb, I slathered mine with the chilli pepper 'Salan' curry to add some of that much needed heat. The date & mint raita added that lightness and coolness back into the dish. This is very dangerous, as it gives you that false sense of security that you can have a second helping.
Chocolate & Hazelnut Ganache, Caramelised Banana & Berries, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Ice cream
Chocolate Special - Moti Mahal
Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache, Caramelised Banana & Berries, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Ice cream paired with Frapin VS Cognac
The chocolate hazelnut ganache was incredible rich and indulgent, and was immediately lightened up by the caramelised banana & berries and the dark chocolate & coconut ice-cream. All desserts should come in 3's.
YEAH-O-Meter
I can't normally stomach Indian food, usually the spices are too much for me. But not at Moti Mahal, every single dish was oozing with flavor without being too overpowering.
I would definitely return, especially for that Stuffed Courgette Flower.
Yummeis?
9/10 Yummeis
Where?
Moti Mahal
5 Great Queen Street,
Covent Garden
London
WC2B 5AA
