Celebrating the Hindu festival Diwali, Dubai’s much-loved modern Indian bistro is launching a limited edition meat-free menu that shines a new light on traditional feasting flavours
Head to Farzi Cafethis Diwali for an exclusive feast elevating traditional Indian flavours to the dizzy heights of modern gastronomy. Throwing trademark theatrical flair at the festival of lights, the modern Indian Bistro will glitter from the glow ofdiyasand candles as well as wall hangings backlit by strings of fairy lights. This year Diwali takes place from 4-8thNovember.
To compliment dazzling decorations, a specially designed meat-free menu priced at 149AED per person will include all those much-loved Diwali dishes #Farzified Starting the celebrations in style, aMinestrone Shorba, takes the classic Italian soup and serves it with basil-stuffedkhariand aromatic puffs of rosemary air. Choice of second course includes a paneer tikka and trio of peppers served sizzling from the tandoori with a sharp n'sweet mint chutney; creamyDahikebab with hash browntikkiand tomatokut;and goldenarancinimade from rice and dal for a decidedly Indian twist.
A selection of sharing-style main dishes includes pillowybaobuns stuffed with chilli-laced paneer; Indias comfort food answer to risotto,khichdimade with nutty pearl barley; Rajasthani classic curry,kahdi and more culinary mash ups in the form ofDesi Chowmeinand a veg fried rice with extra spice.
Farzis Diwali feast will end on a sweet-filled high with a spectacularMithaiplatter designed-to-be passed around between loved ones. Traditionally offered to the gods then shared with friends and family, the dessert will showcase all the best Diwali sweets from cardamom-richMoti Choor Ladooto pretty-lacedJalebito diamond-shapedKajukatli.
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What is Diwali?
Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated byHindus,Jains,Sikhsand someBuddhists. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during theHindu lunisolarmonthKartikabetween mid-October and mid-November.One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is widely associated with the Goddess Lakshmi, who symbolises three virtues: wealth and prosperity, fertility and abundant crops, as well as good fortune.
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The Diwali menu at Farzi Cafewill be available from 4-8thNovember 2021 and is priced at 149AED per person
For more information on Farzi Cafe visitwww.farzicafe.ae. For reservations at City Walk 0526892012 and Mall of Emirates 0504075590
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About Farzi Cafe
From the House of Jiggs Kalra creators of acclaimed culinary destinations such asMasala Library by Jiggs Kalra, Pa Pa Ya Masala Bar and Made in Punjab Farzi Cafeis best described as a gastronomic experience amalgamating traditional global cuisine with regional influences, local flavours, contemporary presentations, culinary styles and high energy ambiance. Incorporating the use of high quality, fresh ingredients, it offers a quirky, yet chic, European bistro style experience, for patrons to enjoy the finest of modern day cuisine, offering its adaptation of some iconic dishes from around the world. Farzi Caf is now in 12 cities in India and with the launch in Dubai, London, Riyadh, Qatar and Kuwait, plus upcoming openings in Muscat, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Rome.
The two Dubai locations are Farzi Cafe Dubai City Walk Phase 2 and Farzi Cafe Mall of the Emirates located next to the cinema.
