Ganesh Chaturthi is a grand public festival (Bombay’s most celebrated, in fact) honouring beloved Hindu deity, Lord Ganesh: remover of obstacles and maker of fortunes.
During Indian Independence, Ganesh also came to be the ‘god for everyman’. Thus, previously humble Ganesh Chaturthi festivities swelled to become a symbol of unity and oneness among all people. In that spirit, you will spy Ganesh sitting quietly at the entrance of every Dishoom, keeping us in good stead while welcoming one and all.
Dishes to delight
Bold and bright café classics
For those planning to join us in the cafés to celebrate the festival, Dishoom chef-wallas will be cooking up café classics to celebrate and savour. Humble recommendations below:
Pau Bhaji:— A bowl of mashed vegetables with hot, buttered, home-made buns, Chowpatty style. No food is more Bombay
Bhel:— Cold and crunchy, light and lovely. Puffed rice, peanuts and Bombay Mix tossed with fresh pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, mint
Vegetable Samosas:— Crunchy Punjabi-style shortcrust pastry, pea and potato filling warmly spiced with cinnamon. Tamarind chutney for dipping
Celebrations at Dishoom