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YOU BangaloreMirror | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010 24 www.bangaloremirror.com/you A ccording to various Indian schools of philosophy, a Tattv is an element or aspect of reality conceived as an aspect of deity. Wikipedia agrees, but when a menu says that on the front- page, you wonder if the heavy, deity food for thought will overshadow the real reason for visiting the restaurant - the dietary aspect. Thankfully that elementary part of a good dining experience– great food, is completely taken care of at this new restaurant on Lavelle Road. GENESIS: Tattv belongs to AST Foods, whose Umerkot is already well known to Bangaloreans. It began its operations in mid-November and the idea is to present cuisine sam- plings from across the sub continent and Central Asia, using five culinary elements. SIGNATURE DISH: Kebab Antableh, Joojeh Mastee, Chocolate Gujia among others. COST: For Rs.1500, you could share a non veg-starter, a couple of non-veg main course dishes accompanied by a few rotis, and a dessert. When you consider the quality of food and the ambiance, the cost does seem justified. VENUE: Tattv , 1st Floor, 25/4, Lavelle Road, Bangalore – 1. Tel: 41552225 FOODIES’FEEDBACK Athithi: Deities for the day were Amit Singh, entrepreneur and activist; Krithi- ka Dutta, who works with CIS; Jais- hankar Jayaramakrishnan, cofounder of Revu.in, and his wife Rakhi, a social worker. D é c or element s: A stylised, yet under- stated ambience, using red, gold and black to good effect. The stone jaalis, the jharokhas and the menu with the golden tinge, all lend a touch of class to the place and ensure a setting that matches the richness of the food. Mo ol Ta t t v: The menu consists principal- ly of five culinary elements – Tandoor, Sigri, Tawa, Kadhai and Curries. Though there are enough choices that tempt you to consider a kebab-only meal, there are many main course dishes that will vie for your attention too. And if that’s not enough, some unique desserts compound your worries on what to focus on. Dr ool Ta t t v: The Bhutte ke kebab with its tender corn is a great start for the vegetarians. For the non vegetarians, the mutton seekh kebab, with pome- granate as the surprise element, is quite a good choice, as is the Murgh ki Chaanpan, with its dash of paprika. Among the main course dishes, the Dal Makhni, was a favourite. The Machli Dum Pukht, seer fish stuffed with salmon, and the Laal Maas with an obvi- ous red chilli base, are must-have items. The light-as-a-cloud Gilafi Kulcha, and the ghee laden heavy Warqi Paratha are both good, but the Ulta Tawa Paratha steals the show. And there’s no pardon if you haven’t left space for the sinful Chocolate Gujia, and if you’re not really a chocoholic, you could try the Gulab Ja- mun stuffed with Gulkand. Bho ol Tat t v: The Tandoori Tamatar Shor- ba was particularly bland and conspicu- ously absent was the tomato flavour. The Dum Olav, though promised as a spicy curry, turned out sweetish. The Murgh Dhaniwal paled in comparison to the non veg titans! S er vi c e: Most would agree that valet parking on Lavelle Road is a boon in it- self. Vegetarians would specially appre- ciate the different colored drinking glasses. Add to that, extremely courteous staff who ensure that customers choose the right combinations, and you have a winning mix. V er dic t: Tattv gets a high five and is defi- nitely worth a visit on all counts. Great food, classy ambience, courteous staff and some splendid music together ensure that all the elements are in place for a great experience. The writer is a brand consultant, who is always on the lookout for a restaurant that serves him right. (l to r) Krithika Dutta, Amit Singh, Jaishankar Jayaramakrishnan, Rakhi In their element F O OD AMBIEN C E SER V I CE Manu Prasad [email protected] INTHEPAN TATTV WANT TO STAY AWAY FROM THE AILMENTS OF OLD AGE? Then try thinking young. According to a research, those who think and dress in a youthful way are healthier than those who act their age. It seems mind over matter can improve everything from blood pressure to arthritis and eyesight. Even the development of heart disease and cancer may, at least to a degree, be staved off by refusing to grow old grace- fully. The intriguing claims come from researchers at Harvard University, who re- viewed a series of studies into how the mind influences the body. In one experiment, elderly men were ‘transported’ back to 1959 for a week. They lived in accommodation fitted out in the decor of the Fifties, were played TV shows and music of the time and told to talk and act as if they were living then. By the end of the week, the men were perceived to look around three years younger. Their hearing and eyesight im- proved, arthritic joints were more flexi- ble, muscles were stronger and minds sharper. Researcher Ellen Langer suggests that much of the decline of old age may be driven by negative perceptions about our later years - and breaking these down can improve health. A second study re- vealed that cutting and colouring women’s hair not only made them feel younger, but reduced their blood pressure. And when strangers we re shown pictures of the woman with their hair hid- den, they were rated as looking younger after their trip to the salon - despite their new styles not being visible. Agencies THE2-MINUTEREAD COUPLES who keep off sex before marriage have happier, more stable relationships and a more rewarding sex life, found a study. More than 2,000 married couples were questioned by the Brigham Young University’s School of Family Life in Utah in the US. Psychologists found that couples who waited until after their wedding night rated the stability of their relationships 22 per cent higher than those whose physical relationships developed earlier. Those who practised abstinence were also found to have 20 per cent increased level s of relationship satisfaction, 12 per cent better communication and 15 per cent im- proved “sexual quality”. Experts said that this may be due to im- proved communication between individu- als who were chaste before marriage, according to a Brigham Young statement. Professor Dean Busby from Brigham, who carried out the study, said: “There’s more to a relationship than sex, but we did find that those who waited longer were happier with the sexual aspect of their relationship. I think it’s because they’ve learned to talk and have the skills to work with issues that come up.” For couples that became sexually involved later in a relationship but prior to marriage, the benefits were about half as strong, according to findings published in the Journal of Family Psychology. Although vows of chastity often accompa- ny religious involveme nt, researchers claimed that faith was not a factor in the study. I ANS Lamb sheek kebab COUPLES WHO HAVE SEX ONLY AFTER MARRIAGE ARE HAPPIER MOHAN PRASAD S

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