Vaisakhi coincides with the spring harvest, and regional new year celebrations all over India. Farming families give deep thanks for the land and its crops, and express their hopes for future abundance.
ABOVE: Dhol drummers at the Dishoom Family Mela
It also marks the birth of the Sikh brotherhood, and remembers the Panj Pyare – the Beloved Five – who were its first, most devoted followers. Vaisakhi therefore means much to many, uniting celebrants across language, faith and community. In its honour, and to express our own gratitude at being able to offer a shared space for all at Dishoom, we add a delicious, harvest-inspired special to our café menus. Simple in preparation, but wholly comforting to all who partake of it.
Dishes to delight
Bold and bright café classics
For those planning to join us in the cafés to celebrate this glorious occasion, Dishoom chef-wallas will be cooking up café classics to celebrate and savour. Humble recommendations below:
ABOVE: Chole Puri
ABOVE: House Black Daal
ABOVE: Mattar Paneer
ABOVE: Chole Puri
ABOVE: House Black Daal
ABOVE: Mattar Paneer
ABOVE: Chole Puri
ABOVE: House Black Daal
ABOVE: Mattar Paneer
ABOVE: Chole Puri
ABOVE: House Black Daal
ABOVE: Mattar Paneer
Chole Puri:— Chickpeas sing with high spice and surprise black tea, with puffed puris and sweet halwa alongside. Much drama but absolute harmony
Mattar Paneer:— A steadfast, humble and delicious vegetarian curry, beloved of Bombay families
House Black Daal:— A Dishoom signature dish – dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony
