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.
ABOVE: A statue of Ganesh, Dishoom Edinburgh
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
Celebratory dishes to honour the festivities
Families come together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, honouring the beloved remover of obstacles with devotion, music, dance and of course, food. Hearty, home-style dishes are shared in abundance, pandals are lovingly decorated and sweet offerings are lovingly prepared. This year, our chef-wallas are marking the occasion with café favourites and a joyful Ganesh Chaturthi special – made to celebrate, to share, and to finish sweetly. Humble recommendations below:
ABOVE: Delight in our creamy, crisp Sago Kheer Tart
ABOVE: Crunchy Vegetable Samosas
ABOVE: Pillowy Pau and Bhaji
ABOVE: Delight in our creamy, crisp Sago Kheer Tart
ABOVE: Crunchy Vegetable Samosas
ABOVE: Pillowy Pau and Bhaji
ABOVE: Delight in our creamy, crisp Sago Kheer Tart
ABOVE: Crunchy Vegetable Samosas
ABOVE: Pillowy Pau and Bhaji
ABOVE: Delight in our creamy, crisp Sago Kheer Tart
ABOVE: Crunchy Vegetable Samosas
ABOVE: Pillowy Pau and Bhaji
Sago Kheer Tart:— A celebration: golden pastry filled with creamy tapioca pearls (lighter than rice pudding), infused sweetly with saffron, cardamom and rose. Finished with a brûléed hat (joyful tap, delicate crack), coconut cream and a parade of fresh strawberries and toasted coconut flakes. Guaranteed delight. Available from 12pm onwards until Sunday 7th September at all cafés (excluding Glasgow).
Pau Bhaji:— A bowl of mashed vegetables with hot, buttered, home-made buns, Chowpatty style. No food is more Bombay
Vegetable Samosas:— Crunchy Punjabi-style shortcrust pastry, pea and potato filling warmly spiced with cinnamon. Tamarind chutney for dipping
Bhel:— Cold and crunchy, light and lovely. Puffed rice, peanuts and Bombay Mix tossed with fresh pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, mint
Celebrations at Dishoom
