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 DIWALI

CELEBRATE THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WITH US

    31st October to 3rd November 
 
    

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12 COURSE DIWALI TASTING MENU

£79.99 per person | £109.99 with matched wines
PRIVILEGE CARD HOLDERS PRICE  £59.95 per person  | £89.99 with matched wines

 

Limited Edition. Pre Order Only 

 

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most cherished festivals in India. It celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Families and friends come together to light lamps, enjoy festive meals, and share in the joy of the season.

At The Cooks Tale, we invite you to join us in celebrating this vibrant festival. Our chefs have prepared a special 12-course tasting menu featuring handpicked traditional Diwali dishes, offering you a true taste of this joyful occasion.

Come and celebrate Diwali with us, and let’s make it a memorable experience filled with delicious food, warmth, and light!

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Rum, mango and cardamom lassi 

 

Cocktail mushroom gujiyas, mint and coriander chutney

Gujiyas are fried dough pockets that are filled with sweet and savoury fillings.

 

Vegetable Cutlet with chickpea chaat

Street Food dish with chickpea flour crisps, fresh herbs and chutneys.

 

Grilled paneer wrap with a spicy tomato and garlic chutney

Chargrilled brochettes of paneer in a tandoori style marinade.

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Coconut Idli, assorted seafood in a coconut sauce

Idli is a soft, steamed South Indian savory cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, often enjoyed with chutney and sambar

 

 

Patrani mackerel, sauce of red lentil and tomato

Wild mackerel steamed in a banana leaf

 

Smoked brochette of chicken, cocktail naan, red radish, pomegranate raita

 

 

Grilled Wild Duck Terrine, diced fruit salad, mango chutney

 

 

Cutlet of lamb, stir fried vegetables, kashmiri style sauce, Fondant potatoes

 

 

Cardamon Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian dessert made of deep-fried milk solids soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup flavored with cardamom, rose water, or saffron.

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Mango kulfi

Served with  mango puree and fresh fruit  
It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months.
Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Egg

 

Masala chai tea with Indian petit fours

All our dishes may contain traces of celery, gluten,  crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, soya and sulphur dioxide. 

 

Due to the large number of products that we use and the rate of change of allergen traces found in these products it is not possible to specify which products contain traces of allergens as they are constantly being updated without notice. Therefore, please be aware that it is possible that any dish could contain traces of all allergens.

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Diwali Delights

Experience a Mesmerizing Sitar Performance, Henna Art, and Festive Gifts at Cook’s Tale Restaurant!

Please note: The enchanting sitar performance and henna art experience are available only on 1st of November. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique cultural celebration!

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