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2012-05-25
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We chanced upon this Indian coffee shop-style restaurant when we visited Changi Village after a long time.The restaurant was busy, with many workers who had just finished the afternoon shift dropping by.The menu was extensive and comprised many times of Indian dishes.There were also dishes that had already been prepared and displayed.We decided to try the Fried Bee Hoon or Mee Hoon Goreng (with mutton) and ''Kottu" Prata.Fried Bee Hoon is an all-time favourite at many Indian restaurants.The Bee
The restaurant was busy, with many workers who had just finished the afternoon shift dropping by.
The menu was extensive and comprised many times of Indian dishes.
There were also dishes that had already been prepared and displayed.
We decided to try the Fried Bee Hoon or Mee Hoon Goreng (with mutton) and ''Kottu" Prata.
Fried Bee Hoon is an all-time favourite at many Indian restaurants.
The Bee Hoon is fried with a tantalisng sauce, bean sprouts, egg, vegetables and generous portions of mutton chunks. Nowadays, many restaurants do not add mutton, as it is counted as an extra charge.
This is one of the few old-time restaurants that adds mutton and many other ingredients.
The result was yummy Mee Hoon Goreng!
The other dish we ordered was the ''Kottu'' Prata. What is this?
It is actually Prata that is torn into pieces and fried/sauteed together with chicken, egg, vegetables and other spices.
It is like cooking chicken curry, except that this one is dry. The ingredients are mixed and smashed; hence the word, '
''Kottu'', which means smashed into small pieces (in Tamil).
This dish is fast becoming extinct in Singapore. It is almost impossible to find it in most restaurants and hawker stalls. The last time we ate this was in Johor Bahru! The manner of preparation may sound easy, but it is impotant to have the right consistency for the prata. It should not get too soft or mushy.
The dish was fabulous! After a long time, it was really wonderful to taste it again.
The service was prompt and prices were reasonable.
Overall, the food was fantastic and I will definitely go back for more -
perhaps the Briyani next?
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