Spring on your plate

Herb, asparagus and pea lasagna with marinated cheese flakesCalendimaggio, the festival of spring is celebrated in Italy as this is the time of the year when young men serenade their sweethearts and compete amongst themselves for the prosciutto, mortadella and cheese placed atop greased maypoles.At The Park's i-T.Alia, begin your feast with Le Sette Virtue, a soup made from seven veggies and seven meats, and follow it up with a healthy frittata. The other traditional dishes on the menu include Baked Sea Bass with Bell Peppers and Mascarpone Polenta and Porchetta, which is roast suckling pig with fresh fennel salsa and red grape relish. The menu also includes dishes that showcase the freshness of spring including salad of mint, lentil and extra virgin olive oil; fresh green pea soup with two cheese crisps; mint and prosciutto risotto; and herb, asparagus and pea lasagna with marinated cheese flakes. The melon lemon sorbet comes as a perfect summer cooler, and the baked plums with ricotta al rhum are light, tangy and sweet.u00a0 Where: On till May 17 at i-T.Alia, The Park Hotel. Ph: 2559 4666 Wallet factor: Rs 1,000 a person (all-inclusive)