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Well thats a good idea
MORE than 100 guests joined in Mint Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine’s first year celebration and enjoyed a Bollywood themed night with live music, a drinks reception and fine food. A raffle raised £200 to build a well and provide fresh water in the village of Kamar Khal in Bangladesh. Aftab Rahman, marketing manager said: “It’s important for us to support people from our country of origin. We’re planning to develop a Mint Foundation.
Birmingham Mail - 12th February 2010 http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-and-drink-news/2010/02/12/well-that-s-a-good-idea-97319-25822032/
Recipes: Meal to mark Republic Day
THIS week India, celebrated the Republic Day, marking the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence. To mark the occasion, the Birmingham Mail is giving you some expert tips on how to cook a fabulous Indian meal at home with recipes from three of the area’s best curry houses. Bishal Rasaily, head chef at Pushkar in Broad Street and top chef at this week’s Best of Broad Street awards, explains how to cook a scallop starter. Follow up with a Bangladeshi lamb main course with a recipe provided by Ataur Rahman, chef at Mint Cuisine in Yardley. And round off the meal with a festive rice dessert using a recipe supplied by Murray Sethurajapillai, chef at the Mango Tree in Stonnall, Staffordshire.
Mint Cuisine’s Lamb Haleem - Serves 4
Ingredients:
½ Kg of leg or shoulder – you can use lamb or mutton.
2 Tbsp of vegetable oil
4 cloves of garlic
A finger of ginger
4 onions
4 cloves
4 cardamom
1 stick cinnamon
2 Bay leafs
2/3 tbsp of salt
1 tsp Jeera powder
1 tsp dhaniya powder
1 tsp chillie powder
1 tsp haldi powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tomato
½ teacup of split red lentils
1 teacup of (pre-cooked) crushed chick peas
2 green chillies
1 Bangladeshi lemon
Fresh coriander
Method:
Heat a medium sized pan and add two tbs of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot add the garlic and ginger and lower the heat and wait until it is light brown and then add four chopped onions. Add 2/3 tsp of salt and stir in and cover the lid for 10 minutes, allowing the onions to melt down. Add four cloves, four cardamoms, one stick of cinnamon, two bay leaves and stir in. Then add tea spoon of jeera, dhaniya, chilli, haldi and paprika stir this in and allow it too cook for a few minutes. Add the meat and stir. Pour in three tea cups of hot water and leave it on a medium heat for 30 minutes until the meat is nearly cooked. Follow this by adding ½ tea cup of split red lentils and 1 tea cup of (pre-cooked) chick peas and one diced tomato and cook this in a medium heat for 30 minutes. Once the dish is cooked add in some finely chopped coriander. Before serving add finely chopped chillies (you may wish to de-seed to lower the heat) and finely chop Bangladeshi lemon and sprinkle on the top. This dish is ideal to eat with rice, naan and chapattis.
Birmingham Mail - 29th January 2010 http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/latest-features/2010/01/29/recipes-meal-to-mark-republic-day-97319-25714781/
City restaurant’s green credentials
INDIAN and Bangladeshi restaurant Mint Cuisine has been recognised for its green credentials in the Ethical Food Awards. The Yardley restaurant has been working closely with Birmingham City Council and other partners to reduce waste by 50 per cent as well as pioneering the use of waste to create alternative fuels. Marketing director Aftab Rahman said: “It’s great to win this award which has recognised our ethical values and it will encourage us further towards our green objectives for the coming year.”
Birmingham Mail 21st January 2010
http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/2010/01/21/food-and-drink-city-restaurant-s-green-credentials-97319-25654276/
Mint continues to support charities - Birmingham Post June 2009
The new Lord Mayor, Councillor Michael Wilkes and the Lady Mayoress joined guests at a charity fund raising event on the 8th June at Mint Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurant in Yardley. The two charities supported were Pioneers and Step-up, mentoring organisations that support young people from inner city Birmingham. After dinner a raffle and an auction helped to raise funds in excess of £1,000.00 which will be used to support young people in Birmingham.
The Mint partners been involved in charity work for over twenty years. Aftab Rahman proprietor and chair of Pioneers said that “the Mint has a deep commitment to support the local community and we have supported Heartlands neo natal unit earlier this year. We are delighted to support Pioneers and Step Up. We would be happy to work in partnership with other charities to help them raise funds”. Dr Gethin Davies representing both charities said “it was superb to see so many people from so many walks of life raising money to support young people that have done well in our charities over the year. We so often think little of ourselves and our young people; this was a win- win event for all, including the innovative restaurant. Brilliant!"
The Mint makes a mint for charity - Solihull Observer February 2009
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham joined hospital staff and grateful parents on Monday (January 26) at Yardley restaurant Mint Cuisine to host a charity fund-raiser to collecting cash for life-saving neo-natal equipment at heartlands Hospital.
The Bollywood-themed evening included a charity auction and raffle and raised over £1,000, which will be handed over to the hospital.
Lisa Dunn, hospital director at Heartlands Hospital, said: "The support of local businesses and individuals is a huge boost for us in our fundraising efforts. We are extremely grateful to staff at The Mint for their support.
Aftab Rahman, marketing manager of The Mint, said: "All the partners of the Mint Restaurant have hailed from the voluntary sector and we have established some of most successful organisations in Birmingham. We maintain a strong commitment to supporting charities and our business is ideal to continue this tradition. We hope that our support will bring lasting benefits to the neo natal unit."
Awards
Best Indian Restaurant for the West midlands - Ethical Food Award 2010.
AAA Good Food Guide in recognition of outstanding food and service 2010.
Best New Comer / runner up – British Curry Award 2007.
Best recommended dining out award – by Birmingham Mail 2006.
Best Design and Built Restaurant – by Birmingham City Council in 2005.
Awarded Distinction of Excellence by – the Good Eating Guide 2005.