Uniform Appetite

But as for the food, it was full regalia every evening with a speciality banquet recreated from the services dining halls. Roast Lamb with mint sauce, the Admiral’s favourite from the Varuna Officer’s Mess, Macchi Curry loved by the Artillery Brigade in the RS Pura Sector, Jammu, Paneer Khurchan, a tri-services choice and Chaawal, a staple of all soldiers.

From the Army, Air Force and Navy flags, a display of memorabilia at wait tables and the sweet final servings of Trifle Pudding and Baked Alaska done a la Saichen, this was one delectable taste of Independence that had civilians and soldiers trooping in for the feast.