THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Travancore mutton pirattu, Kayal poomeen curry, Riz bi Shariya, Vendakka ullitheeyal...The luncheon hosted by Governor P Sathasivam in honour of Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the visiting Sharjah ruler, and his delegation on Monday featured a mouthwatering spread of traditional Kerala cuisine with a smattering of West Asian delicacies. The luncheon, at the Raj Bhavan, followed meetings with Governor P Sathasivam and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his council of ministers. The menu was arranged by Hotel Leela Kovalam, where the Sharjah ruler has been accommodated.
The main course included flaky Kerala porotta, Travancore mutton curry, Malabar vegetable kuruma, Basmati rice and Kayal poomeen curry. There were also a number of West Asian dishes like Chicken mandi, vegetable salona and Riz bi Shariya. Dessert consisted of Mulayari payasam, tender coconut parfait and Baklava mini bites. And to round it all off, there was tea and coffee. Al Qasimi, who is member, UAE Supreme Council, presented the Governor with a pair of Arab daggers as a memento. In return the Arab leader was gifted an ornate ‘Aamadapetti.’