Fine Indian Cuisine on Singapore Airlines from August

Passengers on Singapore Airlines flights between Singapore and India will soon be able to enjoy fine Indian cuisine.

From August 2006, First Class customers will be able to savour Shahi Thali, a unique Indian meal that features a spread of traditional Indian delicacies. Specially designed by internationally acclaimed chef Sanjeev Kapoor for Singapore Airlines, Shahi Thali showcases the best dishes in both Northern and Southern Indian cuisine.

A veritable feast in the sky, it comprises a starter, two types of chutneys (Indian relish), up to four entrees, rice, Indian rotis (bread) and a signature desert. Lassi (a yoghurt drink) and masala tea complete the authentic dining experience. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions of Shahi Thali are available.

“Shahi Thali is a unique meal service we have created to represent the diversity and depth of Indian cuisine. Each dish is prepared with the exact method and ingredients of the region from which it originates. With this smorgasbord, our customers can indulge in a flavourful gastronomic treat that embodies the best in Indian cooking,” said Mr Yap Kim Wah, Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President of Product and Services.

“In the design of Shahi Thali, we consulted many of our Indian frequent fliers through food-tasting sessions conducted in both Singapore and India. The feedback enabled our food and beverage team to fine-tune the meal to feature the authentic tastes as preferred by our customers,” added Mr Yap.

A newly appointed member of Singapore Airlines’ International Culinary Panel, Chef Sanjeev is one of the most celebrated chefs in India. Best known in India as the author of several top-selling cookbooks as well as host of a hit TV cooking series Khana Khazana, he is also a restaurant consultant who has lent his franchise to several up-market, award-winning restaurants like the Grain of Salt and The Yellow Chilli chain in India and abroad.

The latest in a series of ethnic meals created by Singapore Airlines, Shahi Thali follows the introduction of Hanagoyomi, a specialty Japanese meal set and Shi Quan Shi Mei, a spread of 10 Chinese delicacies.

Shahi Thali will be available on all Singapore Airlines flights between Singapore and New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore as well as Hyderabad.

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