Taste Idukki with Chennai’s Yura gelato by ITC Grand Chola

Yura Artisanal Scoops
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Brightly lit and thoughtfully designed, ITC Grand Chola’s gelato bar, named Yura – Artisanal Scoops, is impressed by the Japanese phrase that actually means ‘beautiful dream’, and gives an imaginative number of gelatos, frozen yoghurt, sugar-free choices and sorbets.

Pastry cooks at ITC Grand Chola, Chef Sridhar Manickam and Chef Deepthi Joji who curated the menu, clarify that the 10 flavours had been the results of in depth experimentation, trial and error. “We wanted to create desserts that resonate with all age groups, including international guests,” says Chef Deepthi, including that they are going to be launching softies subsequent.

Blueberry yogurt
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To assist this imaginative and prescient, ITC has introduced in state-of-the-art gear from Italy. “The stages of pasteurisation, mixing, homogenisation and ageing, are completely automated and precisely controlled. We take great care to ensure we use only the best ingredients, while consciously supporting local produce wherever possible. For example, in our Idukki vanilla flavour, the vanilla is directly sourced from farmers in the Idukki region of Kerala,” says Chef Sridhar.

Sicilian pistachios
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Yura’s present providing consists of Alphonso mango sorbet, French raspberry sorbet, blueberry yogurt, filter kaapi, miso caramel, chocolate (64% darkish), Idukki vanilla gold, cookie and toffee, saffron and apricot and Sicilian pistachio. The sugar-free class options vanilla and chocolate. “We have adapted the Japanese miso flavour, which traditionally uses fermented soy bean and ensured the salty flavour lends itself well to the gelato texture and taste. Blueberries are slow-cooked for over three hours before they go into our yoghurt. All our gelatos are vegetarian and we do not use additives or preservatives,” says Chef Sridhar.

Chocolate gelato
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After sampling the vary, cookie and toffee emerged because the private favorite, immediately evoking a way of childhood nostalgia. An in depth second was the saffron and apricot, which delivered a wealthy and healthful expertise, and the filter espresso which carried a heat, acquainted enchantment. Among the sorbets, the mango stood out with its shiny, refreshing flavour.

Yura – Artisanal Scoops is at ITC Grand Chola, Guindy. Call on 9840486009. The vary of artisanal gelatos and sorbets can be found for dine-in, takeaway, and supply by way of Swiggy and Zomato.