diwali mela at chai lounge - SOLD OUT

mithai - coconut ice shaped in watermelon

Diwali is usually a vegetarian affair in our home but at chai lounge we will cater for the carnivores. Come and try our spread of Diwali dishes, in a selection of veggie and locally sourced meats. 

Date : 27th October 2012
Time : 19:45
Edinburgh location

To secure a ticket book online here.
Once you've booked your tickets to confirm your space please email us on 
info(at)chai-lounge(dot)co(dot)uk

Breakfast for dinner

Who would have thought deciding on a breakfast menu would take so long to plan. I finally decided to add just some of my favorites with an intention of having another breakfast themed evening again in the future.

I tried to source most of my ingredients locally and managed to get some great vegetables and edible flowers from the Granton Community Gardens, thanks Tom. The meat was bought from George Bower in Stockbridge and fish from Welch's in Newhaven.

Unfortunately on the night I never get a chance to take any photos. Thanks to the lovely guests that came and we look forward to having you in our home again.

Look out for another date in October where we will be having an early Diwali banquet. More details soon

Turnip from the community garden

espresso martini shaken with cardamon & topped with nutmeg

parsnip & cumin parath with pineapple pickle & yogurt. Potato & powa with sev

puttu to go with lamb stew

Breakfast for dinner menu - 22 September 2012

masala egg

Our breakfast for dinner menu showcases a mix of Gujarati and South Indian dishes which we frequently eat at home. Please note that some dishes may vary depending on availability of ingredients.

Espresso martini shaken with cardamom & sprinkled with nutmeg

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potato powa

lightly spiced potato cubes and flat rice tempered with cumin, fennel and curry leaves. Served with fine sev, coriander crest & lime

parsnip & cumin stuffed paratha

parsnip & cumin paratha laced with radish yoghurt & spicy pickle

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lamb stew

Autumn lamb on the bone & squash in coconut milk seasoned with black pepper, cardamom & cinnamon 

masala egg

Sunny side up eggs cooked in red peppers, tomato and onion chutney

Sri Lankan dal

creamy dal tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds

Plantain

Lightly fried sweet plantains

Puttu

Saffron steamed rice cakes to soak up the lamb stew

Puri

Light and fluffy puris to scoop up the dal and egg masala

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Leith mess

srikhand with crushed cardamom & raspberry meringues

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sweet masala chai