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For those looking to dine out during Navratras,here are some gourmet options in the city

The change of weather is now apparent and the air is thick with festivities. The years second set of Navratras are in full swing; from fast-food joints to fine-diners,there is always a promotion on somewhere. For most people who do not fast but choose to skip non-vegetarian meals during the period,this becomes an opportune time to treat the tastebuds to exciting vegetarian and satvik (sans onion and garlic) fare. Even for those who are fasting,there are options galore.

Cafe 17 at Taj Chandigarh has the quintessential Navratra thali on offer,put together by Executive Chef Sumant Dadhwal. Looking at the number of dishes it packs in complete with the likes of Kuttu ka pakora,phaldhari tikki aloo,kuttu and potato kadhi ,and sabudana kheer Navratras may no longer be the leanest time of the year. Its priced at Rs 800 inclusive of all taxes and will be dished out till October 24.

For most of us refraining from eating meat,a festival packing in regional vegetarian fare is welcome. At JW Marriott in Sector 35,the special temple theme brings with it a selection of regional fare as well as satvik meals. Served at Cafe@JW,the menu has been culled from different regions of the country including Punjab,Rajasthan,West Bengal,Hyderabad and Kerala. According to Naveen Handa,Executive Sous Chef,JW Marriott Chandigarh,There will be a thali for diners who want to opt only for satvik food. During this period,the whole buffet will be vegetarian and we will have a cyclic menu. The specials include south Indian vrat meals. A lunch buffet for two will cost around Rs 1,500.

Also bringing flavours of Rajasthan during the Navratas is Khandani Rajdhani at Elante Mall. The special vrat thali here includes a wide variety of dishes such as Sabudana khichdi,Singadeke pakode,Rajgire ki kadhi,Sabudana wada,Rajgire ki puri,Alu Bhaji,Sabudana Upwas Papad to lust a few. The thali is priced at Rs 315 onwards.

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