Savour these unique festive food spreads in Mumbai this October

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A satvik feast

The Navam Utsav at ITC hotels celebrates the simplicity and richness of festive Indian cuisine through a selection of sattvik preparations made without onion and garlic and with Sendha Namak..
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WHERE: Across all ITC luxury hotels and through the ITC app, Swiggy and Zomato
WHEN: Till October 19

Nine days, nine fasting foods

Chef Virendra Rawat at Good Food Concept (GFC) is serving a different fasting-friendly dish each day. Expect Sabudana and Potato Grilled Pancake, Singhara and Fruit Chaat, Falahari Paneer Tikka, Kuttu Cheela, Roasted Shakarkandi Chaat and Quinoa and Aloo Tikki, followed by Singhare ka Paratha with Aloo ki Sabji, a Makhana Green Bowl and a Kuttu Paneer Wrap.
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TO ORDER: 9821005063

A thali with a contemporary edge

Comorin brings a festive vegetarian thali to the table, with Subz Shikampuri Kebab, Kashmiri Dum Aloo, Khatte Meethe Kaddu, Suran Pepper Fry, Paneer Khurchan, Kathal & Makhana Qorma, Quinoa and Cashew Pulao and Kuttu Poori. End with Kesar Badam Milk Cake and Pear Murabba.
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WHERE: Comorin, Mumbai and Gurugram
WHEN: Till October 18

A Gujarati festive spread

Kamat's Legacy marks Navratri with a festive spread of 20-plus dishes, bringing together traditional Gujarati flavours and comforting favourites for a wholesome seasonal feast.
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WHERE: Kamat's Legacy, all outlets
WHEN: Till October 20

Pandal and beyond

This two-day Bengali pop-up by food storyteller Pranav Joshi of Floydian Cookery and Chef Sohini Bhattacharyya at Public - Beerhall & Snackbar explores lesser-known Bengali dishes, seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques. Beyond the Pandal brings 15-plus vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to the table, from Shapla Chingri and Chitol Machher Muitha to Shapla Posto, Chaal Potol and the painstakingly prepared Shor Bhaja.
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WHERE: Public - Beerhall & Snackbar, Versova
WHEN: October 17 and 18

Maharashtrian-inspired fasting

Via Bombay gives familiar vrat favourites a festive, Maharashtrian-inspired twist. The Navratri Vrat Thali brings together Sabudana Vada, Farali Misal, Jeera Aloo, Kuttu Ki Puri, curd, seasonal fruit and Makhana Kheer. À la carte options include Sabudana Khichdi, Farali Batata Wada and Kuttu Dosa with Aloo Sabzi.
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WHERE: Via Bombay
WHEN: Till October 20

Vrat favourites

Social brings a vrat-friendly festive thali featuring aloo jeera, paneer in tomato gravy, makhana, samak rice, falahari pooris, sabudana kheer, sabudana vada and papad. The spread brings fasting favourites for a comforting festive meal.
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WHERE: SOCIAL, all outlets
WHEN: Till October 20

Festive bakes and savouries

Kookie Cake Crumble has millet-based creations, traditional fasting ingredients and signature eggless bakes with a menu that moves between savoury and sweet. Think Methi Malai Palak Vol-au-Vents, Corn and Water Chestnuts in Tamatar Ki Launji, and Pineapple Parfait among others.
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WHERE: Kookie Cake Crumble
TO ORDER: 9819844013

South Indian spin

Banana Leaf gives fasting a South Indian spin this Navratri, with Sabudana Idli with Sweet Curd, Rajgira Sada Dosa, Rajgira Masala Dosa and Rajgira Masala Uttapam leading the spread. The menu also includes Sabudana Vada, Sabudana Khichdi, Varai Upma, Varai Khichdi, and Rajgira Puri Bhaji.
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WHERE: Banana Leaf, all outlets
WHEN: Till October 20