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JUICY LUCY:The King of Burgers.

Delhi Heights.
The size of a quarter plate,the width of about two and half inch,this giant burger called the juicy Lucy, stuffed with chicken,lettuce,fresh tomatoes and with an excess amount of cheese is probably the most loaded of all burgers available in India.The serving portions at the Cafe Delhi Heights are absolutely colossal and the taste and quality undoubtedly do take every possible measure to match the stature.A must eat on any visit to Cafe Delhi heights,the juicy Lucy comes across the most mind blowing of all things on its menu .

SUGGESTION:if you do not have much of an appetite ,go empty stomach,because finishing this Goliath of a burger is not David’s play{at least not with a full stomach,one may conquer this humongous portion with an empty tummy}. For those with a really healthy appetite,you shall definitely find yourself satiated (and stuffed). Putting aside the unputdownable matter of size and huge portions,and coming to the taste,the crispy double layered chicken patty with a molten center of cheese,crispy fresh lettuce and tomatoes,doused with mayonnaise and mustard sauce(optional) and cheese slices,soft burger buns that envelopes this entire wonder served with extra veggies on the side( to tone down the cheese effect).Bursts of flavor ,oozing cheese ,crispy patty and veggies in each bite,fill your mouth and surround your tongue in a scrumptious dance of taste.Bite after bite ,it satiates your appetite and as t dissolves on your tongue it keeps on swaying you back and forth on its savory swing.They have undoubtedly named this burger in the most apt fashion, “The Juicy Lucy” .

To add to the experience here comes the Banta soda ‘bottled’ up in a vessel that actually looks like a medium sized pickle jar ,a cool and refreshing drink with lemon slices and mint leaves floating in it,providing all the more for the thirst quenching factor.Depending on whether you opt for sweet,salted or mix soda,the taste varies yet they all are equivalently refreshing and quenching.A personal favorite ,the mix Banta Soda gives you the best of both worlds,and is an ideal beverage to accompany your food.Alert!cheese lovers ,here comes the open chicken burger,the ‘cheesiest’ of all burgers you may ever see,the specialty of this burger is that the buns are inverted and the stuffing is actually the topping.The most generous and extravagant amount of cheese and chicken in the most overwhelming of all preparations is set to stuff your stomach right up .The word huge itself finds a new meaning in the open chicken and cheese burger.It is the DEVIL of all cheese burgers,and after having this,eating even a single speck of food seems to be a task,an ordeal you shall find comparable to putting back the toothpaste you squeezed back inside the tube.a competitor of Juicy Lucy,the open chicken and cheese burger gives it a tough run in matters of quantity,though the taste of Juicy Lucy is any day more preferred than such an excessive dose of cheese and butter.

A statuary warning to people with cholesterol issues,and those trying to watch their calories,DO NOT even think of having a single bite from the open chicken and cheese burger!It can severely and majorly jeopardize your calorie,fat and cholesterol intake!For those looking for a good way to pamper their tastebuds,you have chosen rightly to eat at the cafe Delhi heights.and by ordering the Juicy Lucy with the banta soda,you have opted excellently.For the cheese lovers,the open chicken and cheeseburger is the ultimate form of spoiling yourself and pampering that knack of having cheese,ideal for those who can afford it health wise.With an appreciable set up and decor,this place is indeed one of the most sought after places by many and especially by youngsters for its energetic vibe,food and booze

As far as my experience goes,I have been only to the outlet in Gurgaon,though about one thing I am really sure about is that,people do have to line up to gain entry in this trendy place.With a friendly staff and a good service this place indeed is the hub of the feel good factor with the most pampering of all dishes.They offer the most simple of all dishes easily available on the streets with a very interesting makeover that is set to please your palate.Other than that,the pastas,the Lebanese dishes and other choices from the food variants are much appreciable.

Though in the list of must haves the Juicy Lucy tops the list.The show-stopper is absolutely worth every penny that you spend.And just in case you are worried about your capacity,here is the good news,you can always share it with a friend or your better half,it shall always provide for filling both your’s and the other person’s stomach without fail.Standing true to the big heart India possesses,to the larger than life motto that drives every Dilli wala and wali,Cafe Delhi Heights puts forth the humongous portions,be it food ,be it drinks ,offering amazing quality,service and the time of our lives on a plate.BON APPETITE!

June 13, 2014
Burger Urges!!

What is it about that meaty (or veggie) patty topped with mayo, ketchup, lettuce and sandwiched between the oh-so-tasty buns that makes our tongues water? Is it the ambrosias aroma of the spice mix or the spectacular way the Burger sits in front of us neatly packed in its various layers? Or the inexplicable sensation the moment we take our first bite – the burst of flavour that hits us, the heavenly infusion of the crackle and the mayo, the melting of the chicken in our mouth…? Which one is it?

There is no one answer.

There is no answer.

One needs not a reason to love. One simply does.

All of us love our KFC Zinger Burger or McDonald Maharaja Mac. So, why not try making our own Burger at home?

Let’s start with a Burger for the vegetarian souls and then we will gradually move on to the meatier ones.

Veggie Burger with Mushrooms

Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 small red onion (shredded and squeezed dry), 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, 1 small carrot (finely diced), 1 cup plain or whole-wheat breadcrumbs, 2 scallions (white and green parts, finely chopped), 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 tsp soy sauce, Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 3 cups assorted mushrooms (sliced), 4 English muffins (split and toasted), mayonnaise and/or mustard (for garnish), baby spinach (for garnish)

Method: Smash the beans in a bowl with a potato masher or fork until slightly chunky. Add the onion, walnuts, carrot, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, scallions, parsley and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper and mix with your hands until combined. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs on a plate. Form the bean mixture into 4 patties; lightly coat with the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until golden and slightly crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the burgers to a plate. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and the remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper and cook until the mushrooms are slightly wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve the burgers on the English muffins with mayonnaise and/or mustard, baby greens and mushrooms.

Falafel Burger

Time: 16 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients: 400g can chickpeas (rinsed and drained), garlic cloves (chopped), handful of flat-leaf parsley or curly parsley, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp harissa paste or chilli powder, 2 tbsp plain flour, 2 tbsp sunflower oil, toasted pitta bread, 200g tub tomato salsa (to serve), green salad (to serve), 1 small red onion (roughly chopped)

Method: Pat the chickpeas dry with kitchen paper. Tip into a food processor along with the onion, garlic, parsley, spices, flour and a little salt. Blend until fairly smooth and then shape into four patties with your hands.Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the burgers and then quickly fry for 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden. Serve with toasted pittas, tomato salsa and a green salad.

Tuna Sweetcorn Burger

Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients: 85g white bread (torn into pieces), 198g can sweetcorn (drained), 2 x 185g cans tuna in water (drained well), 25g grated cheddar, 3 spring onions (finely chopped), 1 egg (beaten), 2 tbsp vegetable oil, wholegrain bread rolls (to serve), lettuce (to serve), salsa (to serve)

Method: Whizz the bread in a food processor to crumbs, tip into a bowl, then whizz half the sweetcorn until finely chopped. Add the chopped corn, remaining whole corn, tuna, cheese, spring onions and some seasoning into the bowl with the bread and mix well. Add the egg, bit by bit (you may not need it all), until the mixture is sticky enough to be shaped into four even-size burgers.Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, then cook the burgers for 5 minutes on each side until golden and hot through the middle. Stuff into wholemeal buns with your favourite lettuce and a good dollop of salsa.

Beef Burger

Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients: 1 small onion, 500g good-quality beef mince, 1 egg, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 burger buns, All or any of the following to serve – sliced tomato, beetroot, horseradish sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, handful iceberg lettuce, rocket, watercress

Method: Peel the onion, slice in half through the root and trim off the top. Place cut-side down on a chopping board. With your knife parallel to the board, cut 3 slices through the onion, keeping the root intact. With the knife point at root end, cut down through the onion from top to bottom, 4 times. Holding the root end, finely slice to give you small diced pieces. Tip the beef into a bowl with the onion and egg, then mix.Divide the mixture into four. Lightly wet your hands. Carefully roll the mixture into balls, each about the size of a tennis ball. Set in the palm of your hand and gently squeeze down to flatten into patties about 3cm thick. Make sure all the burgers are the same thickness so that they will cook evenly. Put on a plate, cover with cling film and leave in the fridge to firm up for at least 30 minutes.Heat the barbecue to medium hot (there will be white ash over the red hot coals – about 40 minutes after lighting). Lightly brush 1 side of each burger with oil. Place the burgers, oil-side down, on the barbecue. Cook for 5 minutes until the meat is lightly charred. Don’t move them around or they may stick. Oil the other side and then turn over using tongs. Don’t press down on the meat, as that will squeeze out the juices. Cook for 5 minutes more for medium. If you like your burgers pink in the middle, cook 1 min less each side. For well done, cook 1 min more. Take the burgers off the barbecue. Leave to rest on a plate so that all the juices can settle inside. Slice each bun in half. Place, cut-side down, on the barbecue rack and toast for 1 min until they are lightly charred. Place a burger inside each bun, then top with your choice of accompaniment.

BBQ Chicken Burger

Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (skinless, boneless), 4 rashers bacon (optional), 4 large burger buns (sliced in half), lettuce (to serve), tomato (to serve), red onion (to serve)

For the sauce and marinade: 4 tbsp tomato ketchup, 4 tbsp brown sauce, splash of chilli sauce (optional), 2 tsp clear honey, 2 garlic cloves (crushed)

Method: Make the sauce and marinade by mixing everything together in a large bowl and then put a few spoonfuls aside. Slice halfway into the thickest part of each breast and open it up like a book. Flatten down slightly with your hand and then toss in the bowlful of marinade to coat. Chill for as little, or as long, as you have time to.Barbecue the chicken for about 10 minutes until completely cooked through, turning so it doesn’t burn but is nicely charred and sticky. Cook the bacon at the same time until crisp, if using, and toast the buns. Assemble the burgers with lettuce, slices of tomato, onion and the reserved sauce on the side for dolloping on top.

Recipe and Image Courtesy – bbcgoodfood.com, foodnetwork.com

May 29, 2014

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JUICY LUCY:The King of Burgers.

Burger Urges!!