Riyasat, located at St Regis Doha, sets new standards in Indian fine dining by introducing the concept of a superfood healthy menu on June 13, in collaboration with Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine (AMNM).
Building around the impression of purity, cleansing, and supporting emotional health, the menu focuses on offering guests a selection of vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free signature dishes, it was explained in a statement.
Chef Jolly, his team at Riyasat and AMNM’S clinical dietician and health coach Ghinwa Zoubeir worked closely side by side on selecting the perfect combination of ingredients to create an outstanding and flavourful healthy menu.
Since quality plays a significant role in the development of this menu, most of the produce and ingredients used are locally sourced, sustainable and carbon-free. The menu has been carefully crafted with a whole host of micro-nutritional benefits.
“Health expertise and culinary elegance combined: The unique collaboration between AMNM and Riyasat is a new frontier that sets new standards for the dine-in world in Qatar and beyond. The foundation we have set will be a launching pad for a new trend in the dining industry,” Zoubeir said.
“Studies show that everything we eat is connected to our gut wellbeing, mental health, and overall wellness. Ayurveda practices and Indian traditions have discovered that ages ago. Vedic food is believed to heal the root causes of our health problems. Tastes and aromas of this menu will take you back in time and remind you of how your grandparents used to cook, using simple, unprocessed, and locally produced ingredients. Reality is that healthy food is tasty,” she added.
Surjan Singh, known as chef Jolly, said: “Health has become an important factor that shapes our lives these days. The deeper we dig, the more we realise people are looking for healthier dining options and an experience that matches their daily lifestyle. A lot of people have been requesting for vegan and gluten-free options. Here we are. We want our guests to know that their health and lifestyle matters to us as well. We are thrilled to be collaborating with wonderful experienced health experts in the field, such as AMNM.”
Expect vibrant colours and big electrifying flavours. Think bright plant-powered bowls, with a choice of interesting starters and hot dishes packed with goodness such as sweet potato, spinach, turmeric, ginger, omega rich seeds and much more.
The Shorba, which is the first item on the menu, is an intense burst of flavours, a perfect combination of citrus and spice with a dash of carrots. Extremely light, this dish makes an excellent starter. Another fascinating dish is the roasted sweet potatoes, which serves as a unique and interesting entrée. Its colours will remind guests of a fresh summer day blooming with a mixture of wonderful tastes. The hint of coriander gives it a pinch of freshness and savouriness.
Moving on to the main course, the Tandoori roasted Portobello mushrooms is a well-presented masterpiece. The mustard oil used in this dish gives it an exquisite aroma that fills up the room, with an intense and smoky dressing.
The steel cuts oat dish, known as the Khichdi, is another impressive dish. Pair any favourite dishes with the multigrain Tandoori Roti, made from flax seeds, makes a fulfilling well-balanced nutritious meal.
The baked veggies are a party in a bowl kind of dish. Asparagus, green beans, broccoli, skinless almonds seasoned with garlic and red chilli make it a perfect side dish.
The raw desserts use only natural, vegan sweeteners, with no extra added sugar, such as the avocado and dark chocolate mousse, berries and handmade granola, and kuffli (made with only three key ingredients). The sorbet of the season, and a selection of healthy juices and smoothies are also available on the menu. All prices are a la carte. Riyasat is open daily for lunch and dinner from 12pm until 12am.
Chef Jolly, his team at Riyasat and AMNM’S clinical dietician and health coach Ghinwa Zoubeir worked closely side by side on selecting the perfect combination of ingredients to create an outstanding and flavourful healthy menu.
Since quality plays a significant role in the development of this menu, most of the produce and ingredients used are locally sourced, sustainable and carbon-free. The menu has been carefully crafted with a whole host of micro-nutritional benefits.
“Health expertise and culinary elegance combined: The unique collaboration between AMNM and Riyasat is a new frontier that sets new standards for the dine-in world in Qatar and beyond. The foundation we have set will be a launching pad for a new trend in the dining industry,” Zoubeir said.
“Studies show that everything we eat is connected to our gut wellbeing, mental health, and overall wellness. Ayurveda practices and Indian traditions have discovered that ages ago. Vedic food is believed to heal the root causes of our health problems. Tastes and aromas of this menu will take you back in time and remind you of how your grandparents used to cook, using simple, unprocessed, and locally produced ingredients. Reality is that healthy food is tasty,” she added.
Surjan Singh, known as chef Jolly, said: “Health has become an important factor that shapes our lives these days. The deeper we dig, the more we realise people are looking for healthier dining options and an experience that matches their daily lifestyle. A lot of people have been requesting for vegan and gluten-free options. Here we are. We want our guests to know that their health and lifestyle matters to us as well. We are thrilled to be collaborating with wonderful experienced health experts in the field, such as AMNM.”
Expect vibrant colours and big electrifying flavours. Think bright plant-powered bowls, with a choice of interesting starters and hot dishes packed with goodness such as sweet potato, spinach, turmeric, ginger, omega rich seeds and much more.
The Shorba, which is the first item on the menu, is an intense burst of flavours, a perfect combination of citrus and spice with a dash of carrots. Extremely light, this dish makes an excellent starter. Another fascinating dish is the roasted sweet potatoes, which serves as a unique and interesting entrée. Its colours will remind guests of a fresh summer day blooming with a mixture of wonderful tastes. The hint of coriander gives it a pinch of freshness and savouriness.
Moving on to the main course, the Tandoori roasted Portobello mushrooms is a well-presented masterpiece. The mustard oil used in this dish gives it an exquisite aroma that fills up the room, with an intense and smoky dressing.
The steel cuts oat dish, known as the Khichdi, is another impressive dish. Pair any favourite dishes with the multigrain Tandoori Roti, made from flax seeds, makes a fulfilling well-balanced nutritious meal.
The baked veggies are a party in a bowl kind of dish. Asparagus, green beans, broccoli, skinless almonds seasoned with garlic and red chilli make it a perfect side dish.
The raw desserts use only natural, vegan sweeteners, with no extra added sugar, such as the avocado and dark chocolate mousse, berries and handmade granola, and kuffli (made with only three key ingredients). The sorbet of the season, and a selection of healthy juices and smoothies are also available on the menu. All prices are a la carte. Riyasat is open daily for lunch and dinner from 12pm until 12am.