26/06/2026
Think you know the true story behind the legendary Rezala? It actually traces its roots back to a dish called 'Gazala'!
The real magic began in 1940 when Haji Sabir Ali introduced this highly aromatic stew in Central Kolkata, blending royal Mughlai traditions with Central Asian flavours. Named after the Urdu word Reza which means ‘royal approval’, its perfect balance of curd, cashew paste, makhana, and whole red chillies quickly became iconic.
Since 1941, Shiraz Golden Restaurant has been the proud guardian of this heritage, keeping the traditional, ghee-topped white gravy strictly unchanged through decades of traditional slow-cooking.
Have you experienced the legendary Rezala at Shiraz?
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[ShirazGoldenRestaurant, MuttonRezala, ChickenRezala, MughlaiCuisine]