dishoom loves

Issue XXII, November

Marigolds, twinkling lights, the orange burn of autumn. Festivities are in full bloom. Diwali is upon us. This Dishoom Loves, we’ve gathered everything you need to welcome in light, warmth and togetherness. And the Diwali celebrations wouldn’t be complete without a most festive special dish at Dishoom.

We’re igniting our inner spark at:—

Dishoom X Dialled In Diwali Party – our biggest and brightest Diwali party yet! Expect a magnificent array of South Asian talent and a fulsome Dishoom feast. Only a handful of tickets remain. £40 per person, at the Big Penny Social on Wednesday 30th October.

Purchase promptly!

We’re lighting up our homes:—

With Celebrate Diwali, Renu Bhardwaj’s beautifully illustrated guide to making Diwali memorable. Dip into an array of treasured recipes to bring comfort to your table. Delight your kids with arts & crafts to splash colour around the home. Enchant your loved ones with enticing edible gifts. New rituals and most-cherished traditions await. Enjoy two first-class activities from the book (download below).

Obtain your copy

We’re stepping into serenity with:—

Mahsā candles – 100% natural soy wax hand poured in Edinburgh for at-home indulgence. Each fragrance is inspired by a unique story (curiosity will be rewarded): Morning Haar, Baba’s Beans, Gentle Chai and Sweet Wisdom. Warm your home with aromas of jasmine, coffee, fragrant spice and golden mango.

Procure moments of calm

We’re racing through the pages of:—

The Forest of Enchantments, a contemporary retelling of the ancient tale The Ramayana (the epic that inspired the festival of Diwali). In this poignant page-turner, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni repositions women in the spotlight – with Sita at the centre – shedding light on her struggle for autonomy in a patriarchal world.

Be gripped

We’re nourishing bellies at Dishoom with:—

Chef Rishi’s Diwali Special: Malai Kofta with Laccha Naan. Tuck into a hearty celebration of golden-crisp paneer koftas inside a creamy-rich sauce, “very yummy” Chef grins. Generous quantities of malai, tomatoes and toasted cashews with added harmony of bay leaf, cardamom and coriander seeds. Mop up with one giant Laccha Naan, for many hands around the table. Available in café from 28th October until 10th November.

We’re looking dazzling beyond compare with:—

The Shakti Collection, Anisha Parmar's new and unapologetically bold Diwali jewellery. Layer luminous statement pieces into your look to embrace divine feminine energy, and Shakti.

Treat yourself (or a loved one)