We are in October right now (man, 2019 has been flying at Godspeed!) and that means the festive season has officially begun! With autumn in the offing, the nine-day long Hindu festival of Navratri is being celebrated in different parts of the country. Navratras are all about elaborate stage decorations, dandiya and garba nights, fancy clothes and, of course, yummy food. Oh, the food!
Navratri celebrates the battle and victory of good over evil, depending on the region. In the east, for example, these nine days are synonymous with Durga Pujo, whereas, in the north and west, the tenth day after Navratri is celebrated as Dusshera in light of Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana. Likewise, in the south, Lord Rama or Goddess Saraswati are celebrated. In other words–regional delicacies from different parts of the country are what we feast on.
But, in some houses, these nine days call for certain restrictions on food choices such as no alcohol, no meat and a long list of other no-nos, besides fasting. Therefore, restaurants have started coming up with a special menu offering Navratri-friendly food so people can enjoy bahar ka khana without any guilt.
7 Restaurants With Navratri Menu In Delhi
There’s no reason to hold your palette back because these seven restaurants in Delhi are serving the best Navratri menu for foodies like you and me. Here they are:
Punjab Grill
Punjab Grill
Known for amazing North Indian cuisine, Punjab Grill has come up with a delectable Navratri thali including dishes like Khasta Arvi Chat, Chironji ki Dal, Dahi wale Aloo, Kaddu ki Sabji, Aloo Singhara, Dahi Vada, Samak ke Rice, Sabudana Papad, Rajgira ki Puri amongst others. The menu also has delicious desserts like Kesari Rasmalai and Sabudana Kheer.
Date: 29 September to 7 October
Cost for one: Starting at Rs 495 +taxes
Venue: Punjab Grill outlets at Ambience Mall – Gurugram, Select City Walk – Saket, The Starling Retail – Noida, Pacific Mall – Subhash Nagar and Janpath
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Zambar
Zambar
The authentic South Indian restaurant has curated a special thali abiding by the no-onion, no-garlic and all vegetarian rule. With dishes like Sabudana Vada, Pumpkin Erissery, Tomato Rasam, Paneer Masala, Samak Appam and salads, Zambar will not let your taste buds suffer these nine days.
Date: 30 September to 7 October
Cost for one: Rs 395 +taxes
Venue: 3rd Floor, Ambience Mall, Gurugram
Caterspoint
Caterspoint
The healthy fast-food delivery-only restaurant has not one thali but 56 mouth-watering varieties of Navratri feast to spoil you nuts. There are nine types of Sabudana Khichdi, nine custards, nine shakes, nine kheers and much more to choose from to put the ‘nav’ back in Navratri. All items are carefully prepared with vrat-friendly oil, seasonings and toppings, rock salt, and without onion and garlic. No second thoughts now.
Date: 29 September to 8 October
Cost for two: Rs 499 +taxes
Venue: Delhi and Gurugram
Gulati
Zomato
You must be thinking of how a restaurant that makes the best butter chicken in the city possibly be on this list. That’s because Gulati is hosting a Navratri food festival for these nine days of the month! Dishes like Navratra Khas Thali, Navratra Khas Platter, Chaats and Bhel Puri are there to choose from. There’s also a Veg Buffet Lunch apart from their regular A’la carte menu.
Date: 29 September to 7 October
Cost for one: Rs 819 +taxes,
Venue: 6, Pandara Road Market, New Delhi
Imly
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Known for their train coach-theme ambience and street food from different Indian cities, Imly is a name already established among pure-veg foodies. It’s no surprise that they’re offering a Navratri special menu now, is it? With unique dishes like Aloo Shakarkandi Ki Chaat, Kuttu Ki Poori, Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte and Papaya Halwa, they are set to celebrate Navratri Imly style. They also have combos and a special thali.
Date: 29 September to 6 October
Cost for one: Starting at Rs 99
Venue: Rajendra Place, Jail Road, Rajouri Garden, Karol Bagh – New Delhi, One Horizon Center – Golf Course Road, Sector-18 – Noida
Rajdhani Thali Restaurant
Zomato
Rajdhani Thali Restaurant needs no introduction for thali lovers. For Navratri, they have introduced a special ‘Upwas Thali’ with unlimited services of fast-friendly delicacies such as Farali Pattice, Kattu Ke Pakode, Sweet Lassi and Sweet Potato Halwa to name a few. What’s more? These will be served on a rotational basis so that no matter how many days you indulge, there’s always something new!
Date: 29 September to 7 October
Cost for two: Rs 950 +taxes
Venue: 9-A, Atmaram Mansion, Scindia House, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Drums Of Heaven
Zomato
How does an Asian restaurant make food without onion and garlic? Famous for Chinese cuisine, Drums of Heaven has curated a special Navratri menu with soups, appetizers, main course dishes, fried rice and noodles all made Navratri-friendly. For someone like me who loves to eat Chinese food, it doesn’t get better than this. Or does it? That’s right, the restaurant is also giving 33% off on food bill during Navratri!
Date: 29 September to 7 October
Cost for two: Starting at Rs 245 +taxes
Venue: S-14, Green Park Extension, Green Park, New Delhi
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