Get the taste of new beginnings at these festive specials across the city
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Gudi Padwa
Traditional treat
The much-awaited Chaitra Thali at Aaswad includes Puri or Chapati, Fansachi Bhaji Kajuchi Usal, Batata Suki Bhaji, Aamras, Aambe Daal, Masale Bhaat, Kadhi, Kobi Pachadi, Special Bhaji, Saal Papdi, Kairi Panhe.
WHERE: Aaswad Upahar and Mithai Gruh, Dadar West
Sweet beginnings
The Girgaum Kitchen is serving festive Maharashtrian favourites, including Shrikhand Puri and Aamras Puri to celebrate the flavours of the New Year.
WHERE: The Girgaum Kitchen, Girgaon
Festive favourites
Food Exchange at Novotel Mumbai International Airport is celebrating with a special Maharashtrian New Year menu that has favourites like Kothimbir Vadi, Sabudana Vadi, Godi Batata Bhaaji, Vatana Usal and Kalya Chanyach Sambhar served with poori. There’s also Masala Bhat and Varan Dal, and Puran Poli, paired with Katachi Amti. Finish with Shrikhand and Solkadhi.
WHERE: Food Exchange, Novotel Mumbai International Airport, Marol
TO BOOK: 69258888
Ugadi
Temple flavours
ITC Grand Central’s Ugadi festive South Indian spread begins with the symbolic Ugadi Pachadi and Panagam, followed by dishes such as Bendakaya Vepudu, Muvvankaya, Puttagodugulu Jeedipappu Iguru, and classics like Sambar, Rasam, Kal Dosai, Chitrannam and Bagala Baath.
The meal concludes with Basundi, Payasam and Dakshin’s signature South Indian filter coffee.
WHERE: Dakshin, ITC Grand Central, Parel
TO BOOK: 9821922860
A tempting ritual
To mark Ugadi, Banana Leaf is serving Bella Payasam, a traditional festive dessert made with jaggery, lentils and coconut milk. The sweet, comforting dish will be available across all Banana Leaf outlets as part of the celebrations.
WHERE: All Banana Leaf Outlets
WHEN: Till March 21
Nowruz
Parsi classics
RTI’s A Taste of Navroz menu, available from March 16 to 21, features Parsi favourites such as Chicken and Cheese Russian Pattice, Chicken Farcha, Vegetable Cheese Russian Pattice, and Topli Nu Paneer, followed by mains like Patra ni Macchi, Patra ni Kolmi, Tarela Papeta Ma Gosht, and Chicken Berry Pulao with Dal. There are vegetarian options too. End on a sweet note with Lagan Nu Custard, Special Ravo with Dry Fruits, Chocolate with Nuts, and Rose Falooda.
WHERE: All RTI outlets
Mitthu rituals
For Jamshedi Nowruz, Parsi Dairy Farm is offering its classic festive treats. Look out for favourites such as khaja, jalebi and mawa boi, traditionally enjoyed during the Spring Equinox festival.
Where: Parsi Dairy Farm
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