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Thali galore
If you8217;re on a diet, stay away from the Golden Star Thali this festive season. The restaurant is celebrating Diwali by introducing its customers to the delights of Gujarati and Rajasthani cuisine featuring delightful concoctions like Malai Cham Cham, Ras Malai, Angoor Rabdi, Karela Kashmir, Dum Aloo Rajasthani, Tindola Sambharia, Jodhpuri Gutta, Mevadi Pulao, Dry Fruit Batata, Dal Bati Churma.

Meal for two Rs 600
Call 2363 1983, 2367 1952

Festive food
Sahara Star has a lot in store this Diwali. A special Diwali Thali with changing menus for Diwali days sounds promising. Make your way in to Jodhpuri Pulao, Kushk aloo ka achaar and Paneer tikka lababdar to finish with desserts like Malpua and Rabri, hot Gulab Jamuns and Saffron phirni. A special offering will be the Diwali brunch at the opening day at Earthplate, their international food theatre. Live food stations among the festive splendour of lights and rangolis are the highlights.

Meal for two Rs 3,300
Call 3989 5000

In step with tradition
Enjoy sumptuous South-Indian food at the Mudaliar Food Festival at The Orchid. Master Chef Bala has prepared special thalis for lunch and dinner. Vendiyakeerai kozhambu tender fenugreek leaves in a gravy and Mocha kottai kozhambu shelled beans in a traditional gravy are some of the dishes to watch out for. For spicy, traditional food, this is the place to be.

Meal for two Rs 2,000
Call 2616 4040