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News Topical, Digital Desk : Sometimes, the pages of history reveal such unbelievable treasures. A renowned historian has discovered one such food menu, dating back approximately 128 years. Let's understand for whom this royal dinner was held?
Neha Vermani, an expert historian on Mughal South Asia, recently shared a rare photo of a 128-year-old food menu.
While searching the archives, he found a menu dated January 31, 1897, which was organised by the Maharaja of Baroda in honour of Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior.
128- year-old royal dinner menu revealed
The event was held at the British-era Laxmi Vilas Palace in Gujarat. The menu was a blend of French haute cuisine, offering a unique glimpse into Indian royalty.
Vermani captioned it, " A 19th-century dinner hosted by the Maharaja of Baroda for the Maharaja of Gwalior. Not as you'd expect, with truffles, artichokes, and lots of fancy French names and accessories." He's absolutely right. This menu reveals what guests were served that evening.
What was on the food menu?
Iotage d'Amandes: Almond custard or flan
Poisson Braise Sauce Mayonnaise: Braised fish with a rich mayonnaise sauce
Crème de Vole Truffles : Chicken cream soup infused with truffles
Côtelettes de mouton à l'Italienne: Lamb cutlets prepared in the Italian style, with herbs and spices
Roasted pheasant with fresh peas
Fonds d'artichots à la demi-glace : the bottom part of the artichokes simmered in a French brown sauce
Curry de Macedoine de Legumes et Ris : Vegetable and rice curry
Pommes à la crème : creamy apples, boiled or baked
Glace de Pistachio : Pistachio Ice Cream
Funny reactions of users went viral
After the food menu was revealed, social media users reacted with a variety of reactions. One user said, "After visiting Palazzo Pitti in Florence, I realized that Indian princes lived like Western aficionados.
Because it reminded me of the palaces in Rajasthan that I visited growing up. Plus, some of the items are Indian items described in French."
Another wrote, "The purpose of such feasts was to dazzle." Someone wrote, "31-1-97 always meant 1997 to me. 1897 is beyond my imagination."
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