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Calcutta Club Diwali Set Menu
Your Diwali experience will start with a popular indian pre-starter called Pani Puri. These are crispy bite-sized puris filled with tangy tamarind water, spiced potatoes, chickpeas and a blend of chutneys.
Starter Dishes
Pick one of the following to start your meal.
Techa Chicken (D)
Chicken breast marinated in garlic, coriander leaves, grated coconut and served with a homemade chutney.
Tabak Mass
Lamb ribs blanched with whole spices, pan-fried to crispiness, and topped with a rich homemade lamb stock sauce.
Gunpowder Calamari (G)
Crispy fried rings of tender squid, tossed in a smoky, South Indian spice mix known as gunpowder. Served with a homemade chutney.
Baaroodi Paneer (D) (G)
Marinated paneer in a light batter, coated in a honey, chilli and mayonnaise chutney for a burst of flavour.
Ram Ladoo (D)
Crispy mixed lentil fritters deep-fried to perfection. Served atop a shredded potato bed and garnished with mint chutney, yoghurt, tamarind, radish, coriander, and pomegranate.
MAIN COURSE
Pick one of the following as your main dish.
Dak Bungalow (D)
Chicken simmered in coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, and whole spices, topped with crispy potatoes. Inspired by the dishes once served at British colonial-era rest houses.
Ghee Roast (D)
Slow-roasted lamb with rich, aromatic ghee and a blend of red chilies, curry leaves, and spices. Placed on a bed of Poha.
Meen Pollichathu (G)
Fresh salmon fillets marinated in a blend of traditional south indian spices, then wrapped in banana leaves with a pharta and gently steamed to perfection.
Paneer Methi Chaman (D)
A Kashmiri-inspired delicacy made with soft paneer simmered in a rich, velvety spinach and fenugreek sauce, with aromatic spices and a touch of cream.
Daal Ki Dulhan (D) (G)
A comforting North Indian classic of hand-rolled wheat dumplings simmered in spiced lentils, enriched with ghee and spices
BREADS
All of the following breads will be placed in the centre of the table to share.
Sabzi Kulcha (D) (G) (N)
A delectable stuffed flatbread made with a blend of finely chopped seasonal vegetables
Laacha Paharta (D) (G)
A flaky, layered Indian flatbread made from whole wheat dough.
Garlic Naan (D) (G)
Indian flatbread with fresh garlic, cooked in a tandoor for a savoury, soft texture.
RICE
Both rices will be placed in the centre of the table to share
Bhagara Rice
Hyderabadi rice flavored with ghee, onions, and whole spices
Kashmiri Rice
Fragrant rice with a blend of spices and dry fruits.
DESSERTS
Pick one of the following desserts to indulge in:
Bhapa Doi Cheesecake (D) (N) (G)
Cardamom-infused steamed yoghurt set on a digestive base, creme brûléed with chai-cinnamon sugar. Topped with pistachio and a blackberry coulis. (available without nuts on request)
Pumpkin Halwa (D) (G) (N)
Slow-cooked, spiced pumpkin halwa layered over delicate soan papdi and finished with a sweet drizzle of jaggery caramel.
Mango Kulfi (D)
Homemade kulfi enriched with mango and cardamon.
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