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Taste America Catering - Marigold Events

Specialty Cocktail Options

Served with Pappadums – Lentil Chips  

Samundar
Malibu Coconut Rum, Absolut Vodka, Mango Juice

Kashmir
Absolut Vodka, Mathilde Raspberry Liqueur, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, Tonic

Mumbai Mary
Absolut Peppar, Absolut Citron, Masala Spice, Bloody Mary Mix

Apple Chaat
Belvedere Vodka, Apple Pucker, Cinnamon Schnapps

 

Non-Alcoholic

Tulsi Ka Sherbet
Iced Basil Tea

Patti Ki Chai
Lemongrass Tea 

Nimbu Paani (Sherbet)
Spicy Mint Lemonade

Saunf Ki Chai
Fennel Tea

Jal Jeera
Cumin Seed & Tamarind Cooler

Raat Ki Rani
Subja Seed & Cardamom Milk

Lassi
Yogurt & Rose Cooler

 

 

Hors d’Oeuvres Selections

Served Hot

Amritsari – Fish Tikka
Monkfish, Shallow Fried

Tikki Cakes
Purple Yam
Or Ground Lamb Tikkis, (Shallow Fried)

Boti Kabab
Tender Cubes of Lamb Leg, Marinated in Tandoori Spices and Grilled

Boneless Chicken Tikka
Boneless Cubes of Chicken Breast Marinated in Yogurt & Tandoori Masalas, Grilled

Fried Eggplant
Fried Eggplant Disks with Amchoor Aioli

Upma Cake
With Shrimp Malibar
Or Spicy Corn Compote

Samosas
Flaky Pastry Dough Filled with Spiced Potatoes & Peas
Or Spiced Ground Lamb

Pulled Lamb Vindaloo
Served on a Pappadum Chip with Grape Tomato

Tarka Daal Soup Sip
Pureed Split Yellow Lentils

Tomato Masala Bisque Soup Sip

 

Hors d’Oeuvres Selections

Served Cold

 

Salad Selections

Paneer Tikksa
Grilled Paneer, Seasonal Greens, Julienne Carrot, Shaved Radicchio
With Mint Coriander Yoghurt Dressing

Jicama Mango
Fresh Jicama, Mango, Cucumber and Shredded Red Cabbage
Atop Crisp Romaine with Indian Yogurt Dressing

Roasted Beet Salad
Garam Masala-Roasted Beets, Arugula, Garbanzo Beans & Almonds tossed in Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Dressing

Dahi Kabob Salad
Peppercorn-Laced Seared Yogurt Cake with Micro Greens, Pistachios and Figs, tossed in an Orange-Coriander Vinaigrette

Shaved Fennel and Cucumber Kachoomber
Tossed in a Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette

Naan
Plain or Garlic
Tandoori Roti
Paratha
Plain or Potato

Basmati Rice

Rice Pulao
Peas & Onions, Raisin & Almonds/Cashews

Raita

(We use only pure basmati rice in all rice selections.)

 

Vegetarian Selections

Spicy Andhra Eggplant
Baby Eggplant Spiced with Cumin, Coriander, Chaat Masala and Roasted
Served with Palak Daal & Cauliflower Crème Reduction 

Vegetable Khorma (Navrattan Khorma)
Mixed Vegetables Cooked in Cream, Indian Spices, Cashew & Almond Purée and Pineapple 

Baigan Bharta
Roasted Indian Eggplant, Mashed and Marinated in Rich Blend of Spices,
Then Shallow-Fried over Low Heat

Saag Paneer
Spinach Cooked on Slow Heat with Mild Spices and Fresh House made Paneer Cheese Cubes 

Mutter Paneer
Peas and House made Paneer cooked in a Spicy Tomato Sauce 

Aloo Methi Sabzi
Potato and Methi Cooked with Turmeric, Red Chili, Ginger & Onion 

Dal Makhani
Whole Black Lentils Simmered in a Slow Fire until Tender
Tempered with Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes & Herbs 

Chana Masala ~ Verify Regional Preference
Chickpeas Cooked in Cumin, Coriander, Amchur Powder, Onions & Tomato

 

 

Lamb Selections

Lamb Vindaloo
Whole Lamb Shank or Cubed Leg of Lamb
Marinated in Whole Red Chilies, Vinegar & Garlic
Slow Braised to Perfection

Achaari Lamb Chops
Frenched Bone-In Rack of Lamb
Marinated in Mustard Seeds, Yogurt & Paprika, Then Grilled

Lamb Korma
Whole Lamb Shank or Cubed Leg of Lamb Braised in Onion, Cream, Turmeric, Puréed Cashews & Almonds
Finished with a Rosewater and Saffron Essence

Lamb Rogan Josh
Whole Lamb Shank or Cubed Leg of Lamb Braised in Yogurt, Cumin, Cloves, Cardamom, Paprika & Cayenne Peppers

Kadhai Gosht
Cubed Leg of Lamb Marinated in Yogurt, Lemon and Garam Masala Kadhai (Wok) Stir-Fried in Tomatoes, Green Chili,
Onions, Garlic & Ginger

Palak Gosht
Slow-Braised with Onions, Black Peppercorns,
Coriander, Ginger & Garlic
Stir-Fried with Spiced Palak (Spinach) and Tomatoes to Finish

 

Poultry Selections

Chicken Kalonji
Amish Chicken Breast Marinated in Kalonji (Nigella) &
Tangy Turmeric Yogurt Sauce then Grilled

Duck Leg Dum (Confit)
Duck Leg Cured in Spices, Brown Sugar, Confit of Savory Duck Fat, Then Pan-Seared & Served with Sweet and Masala Potato Frites and Crunchy Green Beans Kadhai (Wok) Stir-Fried in Mustard Seeds

Murg Makhni
Tender Cubes of Chicken Marinated in Yogurt,
Lime Juice and Tandoori Masalas, Grilled,
Then Sautéed in the Popular Makhni (Spiced Tomato Cream) Sauce

Boneless Chicken Tikka
Boneless Cubes of Chicken Breast Marinated in
Yogurt and Tandoori Masalas, Grilled
Garnished or Served with a Shaved Fennel & Red Onion Salad Tossed in Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette

Chicken Korma
Braised in Onion, Cream, Turmeric, Garam Masala and Puréed Cashews & Almonds, Then Finished with a Rose and Saffron Essence 

Chicken Kadhai
Kadhai (Wok) Stir-Fried in Mustard Seeds, Garam Masala,
Green Bell Peppers & Onions

 

Seafood Selections

Halibut or Pomfret
Coriander-Crusted and Served on a Bed of Basmati Rice
With Black Lentil Daal and Pakora-Style Green Beans 

Fish Molee
Monkfish or Mahi Mahi with Red & White Cabbage and Fingerling
Potato Ragout and Crispy Leeks 

Mirchi Prawn
Shrimp Rubbed with Ajwain (Carom Seed), Then Grilled
Served with Coconut Chili Uttampum Bellini’s
And Spiced Tomato Cream Sauce 

Masala Scallops
Garam Masala-Dusted Scallops, Grilled
Served with Asparagus, Roasted Plum Chutney
And Caramelized Onions 

South Indian Spicy Coconut Curry
Sambhar- and Coconut-Infused Broth Style Curry
With Calamari & Mussels or Shrimp & Scallops 

Malabar Shrimp or Redfish
Cooked in Tomatoes, Onions and Spices;
Tempered with Curry Leaves

 

Dessert Selections

Ras Malai
Sweet Cheese Dumplings Served in Thickened, Sweetened Milk delicately flavored with Spices

Kheer
Rice Pudding Flavored with Cardamom and Nuts

Kulfi
Ice Cream in Plain, Pistachio, & Mango Flavors

Gajar Halwa
Dollop of Cardamom Whipped Cream

Kama Sutra Flourless Chocolate Cake
With Kasmiri Pepper and Fiery Pomegranate Sauce 

White Chocolate Mousse
Light and Fruity Raspberry Cream, Mango Gelee, White Chocolate Mousse
And Almond Cake covered with white Chocolate Glaze
Sprinkled with Fennel Candy 

Passion Fruit Tart
Passion Fruit sandwiched in-between Crispy Layers of Honey Daquoise
Topped with Passion Fruit Mousse