<p>Sharief Bhai, located in Koramangala, near Jyoti Nivas College, is ideal for those in the mood for authentic Muslim cuisine. A warm feel is a common characteristic of both the food and ambience of this eatery.</p>.<p>The first thing that we ordered was ‘Laal Mirchi Gosht ki Sukhi Phaal’, which is lamb ribs sauteed in chilli, coriander, onions with a blend of spices. It is cooked in a frying pan and has just a hint of spice. The dish is served with green chutney made from mint leaves and chillies.</p>.<p>Next came ‘Patthar Gosht’ — flattened lamb marinated in pepper and spices. It is recommended only for those who have a reasonably good tolerance level for spicy food.</p>.<p>A must-try dish is the unique and flavourful ‘Gosht Shami Kabab’. It is a shallow-fried mutton patty stuffed with a boiled egg. Other interesting starters include ‘Tangdi Kabab’ and ‘Gurda Kaleji Fry’, though they can be classified as something of an acquired taste. </p>.<p>The main course has plenty of options to choose from. We started with ‘Har-dil-Azeez Gosht Biryani’. It is a simple blend of spices with jeera rice and soft, well-cooked meat. It is served with raita and brinjal curry. </p>.<p>The ‘Nalli Nihari’ and ‘Gosht Cutt Kufte Ande’ are dishes integral to any Muslim household. ‘Nalli Nihari’ is lamb leg served in a spicy curry. The dish is best served with chapatis and can be truly called as comfort food. No wonder it is one of the fastest-moving items on the menu.</p>.<p>The ‘Gosht Cutt Kufte Ande’ is a traditional dish comprising brown gravy made with horse gram. Cooked for a long period of time, it is mixed with spices, meat, meatballs and boiled eggs. It is best served with khushka or steamed rice. </p>.<p>For dessert, the Muzaffar and Phirni are must-try dishes. The former is a simple, rich offering which resembles kheer, flavoured and<br />garnished with saffron. It has dry fruits like almonds, pistachios and chironji. The latter is semolina cooked in milk and sugar with a hint of vanilla essence. Serving these desserts in earthen pots adds a quirky touch the experience. </p>.<p>‘Sharief Bhai’ is located at 66, ground floor, near Jyoti Nivas College, Koramangala 5th Block, ground floor. </p>
<p>Sharief Bhai, located in Koramangala, near Jyoti Nivas College, is ideal for those in the mood for authentic Muslim cuisine. A warm feel is a common characteristic of both the food and ambience of this eatery.</p>.<p>The first thing that we ordered was ‘Laal Mirchi Gosht ki Sukhi Phaal’, which is lamb ribs sauteed in chilli, coriander, onions with a blend of spices. It is cooked in a frying pan and has just a hint of spice. The dish is served with green chutney made from mint leaves and chillies.</p>.<p>Next came ‘Patthar Gosht’ — flattened lamb marinated in pepper and spices. It is recommended only for those who have a reasonably good tolerance level for spicy food.</p>.<p>A must-try dish is the unique and flavourful ‘Gosht Shami Kabab’. It is a shallow-fried mutton patty stuffed with a boiled egg. Other interesting starters include ‘Tangdi Kabab’ and ‘Gurda Kaleji Fry’, though they can be classified as something of an acquired taste. </p>.<p>The main course has plenty of options to choose from. We started with ‘Har-dil-Azeez Gosht Biryani’. It is a simple blend of spices with jeera rice and soft, well-cooked meat. It is served with raita and brinjal curry. </p>.<p>The ‘Nalli Nihari’ and ‘Gosht Cutt Kufte Ande’ are dishes integral to any Muslim household. ‘Nalli Nihari’ is lamb leg served in a spicy curry. The dish is best served with chapatis and can be truly called as comfort food. No wonder it is one of the fastest-moving items on the menu.</p>.<p>The ‘Gosht Cutt Kufte Ande’ is a traditional dish comprising brown gravy made with horse gram. Cooked for a long period of time, it is mixed with spices, meat, meatballs and boiled eggs. It is best served with khushka or steamed rice. </p>.<p>For dessert, the Muzaffar and Phirni are must-try dishes. The former is a simple, rich offering which resembles kheer, flavoured and<br />garnished with saffron. It has dry fruits like almonds, pistachios and chironji. The latter is semolina cooked in milk and sugar with a hint of vanilla essence. Serving these desserts in earthen pots adds a quirky touch the experience. </p>.<p>‘Sharief Bhai’ is located at 66, ground floor, near Jyoti Nivas College, Koramangala 5th Block, ground floor. </p>