Over the years, IRCTC’s catering system has been managing the sheer demand for food from its numerous travelers. Though the quality was a different topic altogether, people were quite bound to order from the limited menu that they had to offer. Often, we used to see that it was mostly the Indian dishes like biryani or sabzi, apart from the staple foods like rice and roti that are catered to travelers. If you are an avid train traveler too, you would concur with this as well. So, one has to leave their wish to try continental cuisines if they ever thought of the same, during their journey. As a result, most people who don’t like to be bound within the Indian cuisines, tend to pack their food which eventually adds up to their luggage, making it inconvenient.
But the scenario is changing rapidly, and wanderlust people like you in trains are availing a plethora of continental cuisines, ditching the traditional Indian ones. How? Well, since Swiggy and IRCTC have partnered up, Swiggy has ensured that their team will live up to its standards in moving trains as well. This means you can try some of the best continental dishes which are just a few clicks away!
Now, since the biggest issue has been solved, the next question you might be having is- what would be the best continental dish you should try on your upcoming train journey, right? To be quite frank, the answer to this question can be laid down in a few pointers, but continental dishes already solve a big chunk of the puzzles because almost all the European platters are lightweight and are rich in protein, making them a healthy snack on the go. Let’s venture into some of the top picks that you can try out-
Continental Breakfast
An unavoidable topic, right? And what better way to start your day in a train? You might craft your continental breakfast with some light options like pancakes, waffles, or French toast. To complement the bread items that come with the breakfast, you might opt for one among the many- butter, jam/jelly. Along with those items, you can loop in some fruits like bananas or apples to fulfill your daily potassium and fiber requirement. Or you can go with a smoother option like fruit juices. If you prefer tea and coffee over juices, you can also do that.
Moreover, there happens to be several miscellaneous items with which you can make your continental breakfast more interesting. They are-
- Oatmeal
- Bacon
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Sausage
There you go. If you want a healthy and tasty breakfast, you can just do it with a bagel with low-fat cheese, eggs, fruits, and yogurt.
Scotch Eggs
A typical continental item that is becoming very popular in Indian kitchens. This comes with some pork sausage meat, prepared with chopped onions, dried herbs, and some shelled eggs. These form the core, which is then coated with a layer of flour and breadcrumbs. Subsequently, the formation needs to be chilled for an hour or so. It is then deep-fried for about 10 minutes until a crisp texture is obtained. Subsequently, it is then drained of the excess oil and served with a salad. This can be your go-to snack during the late afternoon on your train journey.
French Toast
Another snack that is apt as a brunch item. It’s cooked by soaking bread slices in beaten eggs and butter. Subsequently, the bread is pan-fried and treated with maple syrup and berries. Some international recipes also include a bit of vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt which adds a rich flavor to the overall recipe. You can also take it as a side dish, along with scrambled eggs and bacon.
If you want to relish a more creative version of French toast, look for French toast that comes with sliced fruits as toppings or let’s say toasted walnuts.
Stuffed Jacked Potatoes
This item presents itself as a flavourful and comforting dish that best describes the rich culinary traditions of Continental cuisine. In this recipe, whole potatoes are deep-fried with optimum oil and treated with salt when cooled down. It is then mixed with onions, garlic, tomatoes and mushrooms. The resulting items are then mixed with yogurt, garlic, coriander, ginger, chilies and garam masala. Later, the potato is scooped out from within and mushroom filling is improvised in it. The potatoes are then baked for around 20 minutes. This interesting combination of a crispy potato layer with a flavourful mushroom filling should be on your list too.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
A rich, clammy cake dipped in a sticky sauce. The ingredients of the cake include chopped dates, whole milk, flour, baking powder, eggs and brown sugar. It is served warm with a glob of vanilla ice cream.
Caesar Salad
It is imperative to talk about various forms of salads if people are talking about proper Continental cuisines, right? And Caesar Salad happens to be among the most preferred ones by Indians. Its inception took place, right at the hands of a famous Italian chef, Caesar Cardini. It is considered a green salad with romaine lettuce and croutons. The dressing is crafted from olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and egg. So, if you are seeking a wholesome and nutritious item, this should be on your watch list too.
Chicken Piccata with Bread Salad
If you prefer the texture and taste of chicken on any day over other formats of meat, then this must be your go-to Continental dish. It basically serves batter-fried chicken breasts with a salad of tomatoes, olives, baked bread, and peppers. Here, the chicken breasts are seasoned with pepper and salt. The batter is prepared with Parmesan cheese, eggs, chives, and parsley. The seasoned chicken pieces are then dipped into flour and then into batter. In the end, it is then shallow fried in a combination of olive oil and butter until a golden-brown hue is obtained from the outside.
Conclusion
Gone are the days, when you had to stick to basic Indian cuisines as you plan to order food on train itineraries. Now you can savour Continental cuisines with the power of Swiggy’s app on the go. While you navigate through the Continental cuisines, Swiggy tracks your train so that they can deliver your food with fresh ingredients and flavors. Moreover, you get to cancel your order without any fines. So, if you are a travel freak and love authentic Continental cuisines, make sure you hit up the Swiggy’s app on the go while you are on your train journey. And if you have gone through the above item suggestions, then you are all set to give yourself and your dear ones, a brand new Continental treat!
