Sunday Supper #6

The highlight of these past few days was my sold-out in record time, five-course, raw gourmet Sunday Supper event held at 105degrees. The theme was East-Indian cuisine, and with recorded tabla and sitar music playing softly in the background and my hand-crafted vetiver-scented menu presented to establish the mood, the guest diners (which included well-wishers plus Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips with his entourage) were led across a trans-Atlantic journey.  Recommended listening:  “Bridges: The Best of Ravi Shankar” and for incense:  Nag Champa.

Helen Castillo's Hand-crafted East-Indian "Sunday Supper" Menu

1st course: Pakora with Three Chutneys — Mango, Green, Tamarind

Pakora with Three Chutneys: Mango, Green, Tamarind

2nd course: Curry Vegetables, Biriyani, Black Pepper Poppadom, Cucumber Raita

Curry Vegetables, Biriyani, Black Pepper Poppadam, Cucumber Raita

3rd course: Creme Brulee, Candied Pistachios, Cardamom Syrup

Creme Brulee, Candied Pistachios, Cardamom Syrup

4th course: Terrine Trio with Citrus-Saffron Glaze — Coconut, Pistachio, Ginger

Terrine Trio with Citrus-Saffron Glaze

5th course: Ginger Tea with a Hint of Cardamom

Ginger Tea with a Hint of Cardamom